Project Support Officer - Embassy - Yerevan

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

Project and Programme Management:

- Organise NGO briefings/ answer NGO enquiries (15%);
- Project financial and progress reporting (25%);
- Project appraisals (15%);
- Project monitoring and evaluation (20%);
- Maintain project database (5%);
- Programme budget analysis (10%).

Other tasks:

- Raise a high and positive profile of the Embassy (5%);
- Assist in Chevening scholarship and fellowship programme (5%).

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

- Excellent financial skills to check budget/expense reports of the grantees and report to London;
- Advanced computer skills to prepare electronic reporting and presentations;
- Excellent communication skills to handle queries about UK Government funds;
- Minimum two years of experience in project work;
- A good understanding of the political system in Armenia and the reform process underway;
- Experience in translating and interpreting in English and Armenian languages;
- Strong organisational skills and ability to work under pressure;
- Self-motivation with an ability to set and meet goals;
- Good interpersonal skills.

REMUNERATION/ SALARY:

Gross salary will be between AMD 279,830 and AMD 508,940 per month. The position also attracts an annual holiday entitlement of 20 days plus public holidays and a free medical scheme.

APPLICATION PROCEDURES:

A letter of interest and curriculum vitae should be sent by post to 34 Baghramyan Ave., Yerevan, or by email to the Communications Manager at: Maria.Sadoyan@fco.gov.uk.
Applications will only be considered from applicants fluent (written and spoken) in English and Armenian.
Only short-listed candidates will be contacted. Interviews will be held in the second week of May.