Tuesday, September 29, 2009

Journalist - Arka News Agency - Yerevan

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Communicability, creative approach;
- Ability to work in a team;
- Computer skills;
- Perfect knowledge of Russian and Armenian languages;
- Knowledge of English language is a plus.

APPLICATION PROCEDURES: Please send your CV to: arka@arminco.com mentioning the position title "Journalist" in the subject line of your message.

Java Development Team Leader - Innova Solutions LLC - Yerevan

JOB DESCRIPTION:
The successful candidate will be responsible for leading the Java team and supporting the implementation and supervision of corresponding projects of the company.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
The successful applicant will ideally possess the following qualifications and experience:
- University Bachelor's degree in Telecommunication, Information Technology;
- Minimum 3 year previous experience in Java programming;
- Minimum 1 year previous experience in a Team Leader position;
- Previous experience in analysis-design-implementation of complete server solutions in information technologies (server-side development);
- Previous experience in usage of Open Source products;
- Previous experience in usage of at least one Application Server product;
- Excellent usage of UNIX OS;
- Excellent knowledge of Armenian, Russian and English languages.

Knowledge of the below fields will be considered a supplementary asset:
- JBoss AS, Hibernate, Web Services and Linux;
- Telecommunication technologies;
- Optimization through stress-testing;
- Clustering solution implementations at Application Server level.

REMUNERATION/ SALARY:
Competitive remuneration package.

APPLICATION PROCEDURES:
Qualified and interested candidates are kindly requested to submit CV/ resume in Armenian or English languages to: info@innova.am or hard copy can be delivered to the following address: 105/1 Citadel Business Center, 6th floor, 0009 Yerevan, Armenia. Please mention the announcement code or the title of the position you are applying for in the subject line of your email.

Chief Operating Officer - Integral Design ev Engineering - Yerevan

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Be responsible for effective, secure document (paperwork, filing) management and control;
- Provide legal support to daily operations (mainly contracting);
- Manage the Human Resources (recruit, manage staff and provide administrative support);
- Manage the office (office equipment, inventory and system maintenance);
- Conduct general correspondence (with business partners and clients) within the scope of his/ her responsibilities;
- Manage and monitor operating activity of the Company;
- Provide project assistance (meetings, staff scheduling and management);
- Assist the Accountant (invoicing for rendered services and sold goods);
- Perform other day to day duties to achieve business goals of the Company (problem solving, client care, etc.);
- Manage the Company’s Web site (information support/ update and other duties for proper site operation);
- Ensure business operations' efficiency and effectiveness and proper management of resources, distribution of goods and services to customers;
- Develop and implement product/ services, marketing plans (strategies) including advertising campaigns and sales promotion;
- Perform other related duties as required.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Proficient knowledge of business and management principles;
- Proficient knowledge of laws, legal codes, government regulations (mainly legislation covering company, labor and contract law); economic and accounting principles; Human Resources management and supervision and office administration;
- Leadership, team building and decision making skills;
- Excellent interpersonal skills;
- Analytical and problem solving skills;
- Effective verbal, listening and written communications skills;
- Attention to detail and high level of accuracy;
- Effective organizational and time management skills;
- Computer skills: user of MS Office, e-mail and Internet at a highly proficient level;
- Excellent command of Armenian, English and Russian languages.

REMUNERATION/ SALARY:
Negotiable

APPLICATION PROCEDURES:
To apply for this position, please send your CV and cover letter to: jobs@ahbt.am .

Assistant Director - Translator - Agarak Copper Molybdenum Combine CJSC - Agarak

JOB DESCRIPTION:
Agarak Copper Molybdenum Combine CJSC is looking for a qualified English translator for the post of Assistant Director/ Translator.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Provide assistance to the directors;
- Translate documents, contracts, and correspondence from English into Armenian/ Russian and from Armenian/ Russian into English;
- Simultaneously translate from English into Armenian/ Russian and from Armenian/ Russian into English;
- Take part in the organization and the follow-up of meetings, conferences and events.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- University degree;
- Good knowledge of Microsoft Office tools (Excel, Word, E-mail and Internet);
- Fluent knowledge of Armenian, Russian and English languages;
- Excellent communication and presentation skills;
- Driving license.

APPLICATION PROCEDURES:
To apply for this position, please send your CV to: anoush79@mail.ru . Please mention “Assistant Director/ Translator" in the subject line of your message.

Expert of Legal Aspects - Regional Environmental Center for the Caucasus - Yerevan

Outputs:
- Overall analysis of the national legislation in the field of the community land and forest rights in Armenia, particularly:
a) Duties and the rights of the communities concerning management of the forest lands;
b) Mechanisms of transferring rights of management, usage and\ or the ownership of the forest lands;
c) Rights of the management, usage and\ or ownership with reference to the non wood forest resources;
d) Legislative and institutional problems, contradictions and the barriers preventing the creation and sustainable conduction of the community forestry, etc.;
- The Package of proposals to the current national legislation related with community forest management;
- The design of adapted regional model guideline (national instruction/ guidance) in accordance with the legal requirements of RA;
- The Package of the necessary legal documents for transferring forest lands to the community management in pilot areas;
- Training plan/ course regarding the legal aspects of the community forests management.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Participate in development of a regional model guideline for the community forest management planning;
- Develop the national instruction/ guidance for the rational planning/ creation/ usage of the community forests regarding the general legal and technical requirements in the country on the basis of a regional model guideline;
- Analyze laws and bylaws concerning forest resources management at national level, including the legislation relating to the spatial planning, self government and agriculture;
- Develop the package of the proposals to the national legislation regarding community forest management development;
- Develop and register the necessary legal documents for transferring forest lands on the community management in the pilot areas (agreements, contracts, registration of the rights and etc.);
- Assist and maintain the necessary legal consultations to the project experts’ group;
- Provide assistance to the establishment of the community forest management bodies;
- Provide assistance to the development and adoption of the pilot community forest management plans;
- Perform current assignments of the Project Team Leader;
- Conduct trainings on legal aspects of the community forests management.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Advanced university degree in law (preferably with specialization on environment, forestry and natural resources management sphere);
- At least 5 year experience in the respective field;
- Good understanding of nature protection issues, legislation, policy, concepts, approaches and principles of the sustainable forest management in Armenia;
- Good knowledge and understanding of the main aspects of the natural resources managements;
- Working experience and cooperation with the state institutions, government, local authorities, donors, NGOs and the private sector;
- Good analytical skills, ability to express idea clearly in oral and written forms;
- Good interpersonal and communicative skills. Ability to establish and maintain good relations in a team;
- Good experience of working with computer programs and office equipment;
- Ability to travel at the local and international level;
- Good knowledge of Armenian and Russian languages;
- Knowledge of English language is desirable.

REMUNERATION/ SALARY:
Negotiable

APPLICATION PROCEDURES:
Interested applicants should submit a current CV and Cover Letter explaining their motivation to the attention of REC Caucasus Armenian Branch Office by email to: tatev.zadoyan@rec-caucasus.am ,
or to the following address:
1, Charents Street, 2nd floor, 375025 Yerevan, Armenia.
Please mention in your application the position title you are applying for. Only shortlisted candidates will be interviewed.

Expert on Natural Resources Management - Regional Environmental Center for the Caucasus - Yerevan

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Integrate results of experts group's work of the project, with the aim of maintenance of the ecosystem approach in the management of natural resources and prevention of negative natural phenomenon issues;
- Provide assistance to protection and development of the natural resources management system methods in pilot areas (aimed at solving problems of land use areas, pastures, haymaking, grounds, waters and bioresources and agrobiodiversity).

Main Duties:
- Implement current assignments of Project Coordinator, and necessarily substitute him during field trips;
- Ensure permanent process of consultations with the project expert team;
- Provide assistance to definition of the areas for pilot plans development on community forest management;
- Organize meetings with local communities regarding natural resources management issues;
- Participate in development of management plans and reforestation projects of community forests;
- Participate in development of training courses and trainings for community representatives regarding rational methods of natural resources management;
- Recommend assignments on poverty reduction by means of natural resources sustainable use;
- Identify vulnerable natural resources, and also zone sites of forest and other landscapes in the light of anthropogenic impacts and global climate change;
- Participate in organization of public hearings of the forest management pilot plans;
- Assess community needs on forest non-wood production and recommendations assignment on development of management plans;
- Assess the community pasture states and haymaking and recommend assignment for raising their productivity;
- Provide assistance to activities' development for the purpose of putting into crop rotation of the uncultivated arable lands;
- Recommend assignment on integration of forest management plans with land use/ land management schemes;
- Develop the activities' plan on risks reduction of negative natural phenomena and on restoration of degraded landscapes.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Academic university degree with the specialization in the sphere of geography, agronomy, biology and forestry;
- At least 5 years of working experience in the respective field;
- Good understanding of the socio-economic situation of natural and agro resources management and also natural protection issues;
- Awareness and understanding of the main points relating to the sustainable development principles;
- Working experience and cooperation with the governmental structures, local authorities, donors, NGOs and private sector;
- Good analytical skills, ability to express idea clearly in oral and written forms;
- Ability to travel at the local and international level, to work independently;
- Good interpersonal and communicative skills. Ability to establish and maintain good relations in the team;
- Proven excellent experience of working with computer programs and office equipment;
- Good knowledge of Armenian and Russian languages;
- Knowledge of English language is desirable.

REMUNERATION/ SALARY:
Negotiable

APPLICATION PROCEDURES:
Interested applicants should submit a current
CV and Cover Letter explaining their motivation to the attention of REC Caucasus Armenian Branch Office by email to: tatev.zadoyan@rec-caucasus.am ,
or to the following address:
1, Charents Street, 2nd floor, 375025 Yerevan, Armenia. Please mention in your application the title of the position you are applying for. Only shortlisted candidates will be interviewed.

Expert on Restoration of Forest Landscapes - Regional Environmental Center for the Caucasus - Yerevan

JOB DESCRIPTION:
Under the direct supervision of the Project Team Leader the Expert on Restoration of Forest Landscapes will work in close cooperation with the Project Team.

Outputs:
- Reforestation plans for the pilot areas;
- Prevention of degradation of forest and negative impacts;
- Prevention of endangering of biodiversity in forests, including in the context of climate change prevention;
- Improvement of knowledge and potential of local communities in reforestation methods;
- Prevention of soil erosion and other negative factors;
- Increase of potential for natural regeneration of forests.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Demonstrate the best practices/ approaches on restoration of forest and forests landscapes;
- Implement works on forest rehabilitation with participation of local population;
- Realize measures in the light of adaptation to climate changes of forest areas;
- Prevent the loss and degradation of forests on the pilot sites of the community forests for prevention of landslides, mudflows, avalanches and etc., caused by influence of negative land use (e.g., soil erosion), overgrazing and harvesting;
- Raise the productivity and ability of forests self-regeneration, protection and social functions of stands.

Main Duties:
- Develop the reforestation plan, discussion, adoption and organization of the expertise (necessarily);
- Participate in sites selection for the forest landscape restoration and delimitation of the pilot areas' borders;
- Organize the working groups for the reforestation;
- Organize trainings on development of the potential for the implementation of reforestation plans;
- Guide practical works on restoration of forest landscapes;
- Compile budget and coordinate measures for maintaining of the restored sites in terms of community forest management.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Higher education in the sphere of forestry with the work experience in forest rehabilitation;
- At least 5 years of working experience in relevant area;
- Good understanding of the field and technical issues of reforestation;
- Awareness of the sustainable forest resources management principles;
- Ability to travel at the local and international level;
- Working experience and cooperation with the governmental structures, local authorities, donors, NGOs and private sector;
- Good interpersonal, communicative and organizational skills. Ability to establish and maintain good relations in the team;
- Good knowledge of Armenian and Russian languages.

REMUNERATION/ SALARY:
Negotiable

APPLICATION PROCEDURES:
Interested applicants should submit a current
CV and Cover Letter explaining their motivation to the attention of REC Caucasus Armenian Branch Office by email to: tatev.zadoyan@rec-caucasus.am ,
or to the following address:
1, Charents Street, 2nd floor, 375025 Yerevan, Armenia. Please mention in your application the title of the position you are applying for. Only shortlisted candidates will be interviewed.

Expert on Program Implementation - Regional Environmental Center for the Caucasus - Yerevan

JOB DESCRIPTION:
The Expert on Program Implementation of Raising Awareness will be working under the direct supervision of the Project Team Leader and in close cooperation with the Project Team and with teams of other countries-participants of the project.

Outputs:
- Working plan of raising awareness and communication with the public;
- Reports on meetings, consultations, interview and negotiations with the communities’ representatives and local authorities;
- Reports on the awareness and opportunities assessment of the communities on different stages of project implementation;
- Reports on national seminars with participation of the stakeholders;
- The SWOT-analysis, with participation of representatives of communities for identification, advancements and developments of practice of the sustainable conduction of the community forestry and creation of income sources in project areas;
- Prepare publications for the publishing.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Provide assistance to the selection of pilot communities and forest areas for the further transfer to the local communities rights on the forest management;
- Organize workshops and seminars with local communities and community organizations;
- Compile a working program of raising awareness and relations with the public and be responsible for its realization;
- Organize public hearings of pilot plans on the community forest management;
- Support the successful realization of the project locally and the community forest management plans;
- Analyze the communities strengths and weaknesses, opportunities and threats (SWOT) in the sphere of the community forest management;
- Provide support to the expansion of knowledge about rational methods of the community forest management at local level, with the purpose of raising awareness on direct threat of the environment and changing their relation and behavior concerning forest conservation;
- Organize meetings with communities for summarizing and estimating their awareness and opportunities;
- Prepare, edit and distribute project publications adapted to the needs and local population opportunities;
- Provide assistance to the organization of trainings on sustainable forest resources management;
- Prepare materials for REC Caucasus Armenia web-site;
- Prepare the announcements, press releases, interviews and technical assignments for the expert facilitator of the community meetings;
- Implement awareness raising program in the context of the project, raise awareness of local communities and local authorities for the sustainable management of forest resources;
- Involve local population and a community in the decision making process of the forest management;
- Foster the improvement of approaches and behavior of local authorities and the society concerning protection of natural resources;
- Foster the long-term communications between target groups of the project,
- Develop local capacities for the purpose of the sustainable uses of the natural resources and receiving of incomes.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Higher education in the human/ social sciences (preferably with experience of working with the communities);
- Good understanding of socio-economic situation and community management and nature protection. Awareness and understanding of the main points concerned with the sustainable development principles;
- Ability to travel at the local and international level. Working experience and cooperation with the governmental structures, government, local authorities, donors, NGOs, private sector and mass media;
- Good analytical skills, ability to express idea accurately in the oral and written form;
- Good interpersonal, communicative and organizational skills. Ability to establish and maintain good relations in the team;
- Good experience with computer programs and office equipment;
- Good knowledge of Armenian and Russian languages;
- Knowledge of English language is desirable.

REMUNERATION/ SALARY:
Negotiable. Contract on rendering of services (service contract).

APPLICATION PROCEDURES:
Interested applicants should submit a current
CV and Cover Letter explaining their motivation to the attention of REC Caucasus Armenian Branch Office by email to: tatev.zadoyan@rec-caucasus.am ,
or to the following address:
1, Charents Street, 2nd floor, 375025 Yerevan, Armenia. Please mention in your application the title of the position you are applying for. Only shortlisted candidates will be interviewed.

Expert on Community Forest Management - Regional Environmental Center for the Caucasus - Yerevan

JOB DESCRIPTION:
The Expert on Community Forest Management Pilot Plans Development will be working under the direct supervision of the Project Team Leader and in close cooperation with the Project Team and with teams of other countries-participants of the project.

Pilot plans will be developed with participation of stakeholders and will include (but will not be limited) the following: the current state of pilot sites, compartment based inventory and forest assessment, forest maps made up with GIS, the socio-economic and biological background information, administrative and institutional facility management, a legal status, ecologically vulnerable areas, recreational zones and an infrastructure, forest use and wood utilization schemes, plans for construction and maintenance of roads, on protection, conservation and restoration of forests, plans on use of collateral and secondary forest resources, the program of development of the small processing enterprises of forest production, actions on raising sustainability, monitoring plans and an evaluation of realization of the management plan, the equipment, the list of staff and the budget, etc. In case of need, an environmental impact assessment will be applied on plans. The plan should be made according to the requirements of legislation of RA.

Outputs:
- Selected pilot regions for community forest management planning;
- Developed management plan;
- Raised local stakeholders potential by their participation in planning process;
- Created potential for community forest management;
- Increased forest protection (conservation of biodiversity, forest resources and etc., for the local community sustainable development);
- Developed amendments to the national legislation concerning community forest management;
- Adapted model of the regional guideline (National Instructions/ guidance) in accordance with the legislative requirements of RA.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Develop management plan and actions on sustainable forest utilization;
- Be responsible for introducing and training of pilot rural areas with the components of practical forest management people;
- Organize seminars for local planning group in pilot areas;
- Provide assistance to the selection of pilot communities and forest areas, for the further transferring of forest resources management to the local communities;
- Define the pilot areas’ borders for the development of pilot plans on community forest management and for collection of the information;
- Organize working groups, prepare ToRs’ for the planning and information gathering personnel;
- Organize the field planning works, inventory and assessment of forest resources and biodiversity;
- Prepare management plan and forest maps;
- Prepare action plan on sustainable forest utilization, including the socio-economic data, collateral, secondary forest use and recreational potential;
- Participate in forest rehabilitation design development;
- Participate in the trainings on planning and development of the potential for the forest rehabilitation project implementation;
- Be responsible for public discussion, the coordination and adoption of the pilot community forest management plans;
- Be responsible for technical control of the reforestation works;
- Provide assistance to the legal expert, participate in the analysis of laws and regulatory acts concerning forest resources management at the national level;
- Participate in the development of practical guidance/ National instruction on sustainable management of the community forest’s;
- Develop the amendments to the national legislation concerning community forest management.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Advanced university degree in forestry (preferable with experience in the planning of the community forests and natural resources management);
- At least 5 years of working experience in the relevant sphere;
- Good knowledge of the sector and environmental problems;
- Knowledge and understanding of key issues on sustainable forest management;
- Ability to travel across the region and abroad when required;
- Experience of working with governmental structures, local administration, donor organizations, non-governmental organizations and private sector;
- Good organizational and interpersonal skills, high sense of responsibility;
- Ability to clearly express ideas in oral and written forms;
- Good interpersonal and communication skills. Ability to establish and maintain working relations in a team;
- Proven excellent experience of working with computer and office equipment;
- Good knowledge of Armenian and Russian languages.

REMUNERATION/ SALARY:
Negotiable. Contract on rendering of services (service contract).

APPLICATION PROCEDURES:
Interested applicants should submit a current
CV and Cover Letter explaining their motivation to the attention of REC Caucasus Armenian Branch Office by email to: tatev.zadoyan@rec-caucasus.am ,
or to the following address:
1, Charents Street, 2nd floor, 375025 Yerevan, Armenia. Please mention in your application the title of the position you are applying for. Only shortlisted candidates will be interviewed.

Secretary - West Plast Group LLC - Yerevan

JOB DESCRIPTION:
The Secretary takes overall responsibility for the internal documentation of the Company.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Gather required documents from departments;
- Enter the information in the appropriate computer program if required;
- Support the departments with documents;
- Meet the guests and organize the necessary hospitality.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Higher education;
- Work experience;
- Fluent in English, Russian and Armenian (verbal and written) languages;
- Good appearance is desirable;
- Excellent communicational skills;
- Disciplined and organized personality;
- Knowledge of MS Word, MS Excel and Internet.

REMUNERATION/ SALARY: 100 000 AMD

APPLICATION PROCEDURES: Please send your CV with photo to: komdir@westplastgroup.com mentioning the position title "Secretary" in the subject line of your message.

Saturday, September 12, 2009

Quality and Performance Engineer - Orange Armenia - Yerevan

JOB DESCRIPTION:
The incumbent will be responsible for detection, analysis and orientation of dysfunctions. S/he will ensure the network and service quality maintenance.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Detect dysfunctions with the KPIs and Tools;
- Provide parameter tuning for new and existing sites;
- Be responsible for the qualification detection;
- Correlate the incidents;
- Manage remote actions;
- Be an interlocutor for the trouble ticketing from the Customer Care;
- Fix technical problems;
- Be responsible for qualification of the various operations realized on the network;
- Perform monitoring of all Network Elements (Core, BSS, Transmission, VAS and CS and services);
- Handle customer complaints;
- Provide Network verification and fine tuning;
- Provide/ prepare reports on Network performance statistics.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Degree in Telecoms/ ICT/ Computer Science/ Computer Engineering or equivalent;
- Minimum 2 years of work experience as a Performance Engineer in Nokia Network Element;
- Competency in measurement tools, Radio Optimization and Nokia Tools, Performance Statistics, Capacity Planning and Network KPI's;
- Advanced knowledge of English Language.

REMUNERATION/ SALARY:
Based on previous salary history, experience and prevailing market rates for comparable positions.

APPLICATION PROCEDURES: To apply for this position please open (click) http://www.careerhouse.com website, register as an individual user (unless you have previously registered), fill out your Resume, then open the same announcement there, click on the "Apply" button and proceed to receive the confirmation message. Please make sure you necessarily fill out the References section in your Resume and attach any references you have.

Mystery Shopper - MysteryShopping AM - Yerevan

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Visit clients, such as banks, telecom companies, restaurants/ cafes, etc. as a regular customer and evaluate the quality of provided services according to a set of parameters;
- Evaluate the quality of call center and delivery services of client companies;
- Prepare quantitative and qualitative reports as required.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- University degree is a plus;
- Honest and diligent person, with high level of demonstrated integrity;
- Ability to work independently, under minimal supervision;
- Ability to work on an irregular schedule, evening hours and week-ends;
- Analytical skills, attentive to details;
- Basic skills in MS Word and Excel;
- Knowledge of Russian and English languages is a plus.

REMUNERATION/ SALARY:
Based on scope and research complexity.

APPLICATION PROCEDURES:
Please send a detailed resume with a recent photo to: recruiting@mysteryshopping.am . Resumes without photos will not be considered. Please mention your age in the subject line of the message.

Associate Economics Analyst - Asian Development Bank - Yerevan

JOB DESCRIPTION:
The Associate Economics Analyst will assist in updating ARRM’s economic database, provide statistical and analytical support, carry out economic, thematic and sector analysis work. S/he will be responsible for monitoring of socio-economic trends and government policy announcements; country performance assessment exercise; preparing research papers, monitoring of ADB results framework on country and sector level, technical notes, presentations and speeches, and providing technical support and assistance for workshops and conferences; liaising with key government agencies, the research community and media and translation of economic reports.

While the position advertised is for the Armenia Resident Mission (ARRM), ADB staff must be prepared to serve in any location outside the Resident Mission at the discretion of Management.

The Associate Economics Analyst will be directly reporting to the Senior Country Coordination Officer (SCCO) and/ or Designated Professional Staff (PS).

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
Economic Analysis and Forecasting:
- Assist in economic and sector work, including the preparation of notes on socio-economic trends and government policy announcements, decrees and decisions and relevant facts and figures reported in local and selected international media;
- Conduct economic research, prepare research reports and technical notes, by compiling, assimilating and analyzing and surveying relevant literature and data, and where necessary by carrying out statistical analysis and graphic presentations;
- Prepare presentation materials including PowerPoint slides, graphs and charts and assist in preparation of resident mission (RM) reports (e.g. Quarterly Economic Bulletin, Weekly News Highlights) and publications;
- Maintain economic database and prepare economic datasheets as and when needed;
- Maintain good public relations with government agencies, the research community and local media;
- Develop and maintain relations with economists, other experts and institutions;
- Assist in translation of economic reports;
- Perform other duties as may be assigned by the Senior Country Coordination Officer or immediate supervisor or specialist.

Economic and ADB Results Framework Monitoring:
- Contribute to the efficient monitoring of country’s economy and country profiles;
- Assist in monitoring and analyzing economic, political and sector policy developments and maintain and update a comprehensive database on the economy of Armenia.

Programming:
- Provide analytical support to country programming by collecting data, verifying their validity, preparing background information and reviewing the accuracy of data;
- Assist in drafting country performance assessment, obtain relevant materials on sector policy developments.

Technical Assistance:
- Supports implementation of assigned TAs by providing administrative support in the recruitment of consultants, organizing tripartite meetings and preparing relevant correspondence.

Client Orientation:
- See colleagues and other departments as clients as well as external contacts;
- Speak and act with respect towards clients;
- Make changes to help clients when their needs change.

Achieving Results:
- Manage time to ensure work is completed within deadlines and targets;
- Prioritize to ensure important deadlines are met;
- Manage obstacles to getting work done.

Working Together:
- Regularly assist others in their work;
- Build and maintain supportive and cooperative relationships with other colleagues in the team;
- Complement the work of other team members.

Learning and Knowledge Sharing:
- Learn new things and keep knowledge and skills up to date;
- Volunteer for training and development;
- Explain new methods of work to colleagues and voluntarily share useful information.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor's degree preferably in Economics or Finance, advanced level is preferred; ME/MS desirable;
- Background in applied economic theory and policy work;
- Suitability to undertake the responsibilities mentioned above at the required level;
- At least 5 year relevant experience, of which two full years in the area of statistical analysis and/ or economic research;
- Familiarity with economic and social issues in host country;
- Excellent written and oral communication skills in English language;
- Strong interpersonal competence skills; ability to work independently;
- Good computer skills are essential, especially in the use of MS Word and Excel;
- Knowledge of statistical and econometrical software is an advantage;
- Econometric skills is an advantage;
- Familiarity with local languages and institutions;
- Ability to work independently;
- Ability to recognize and correct things that are wrong;
- Ability to answer all routine queries and questions.

REMUNERATION/ SALARY:
Local remuneration package.

APPLICATION PROCEDURES:
Interested applicants should quote Ref. No. EXT-AS-09-002-ARRM and job title and submit their CV to:
Mr. Areg Barseghyan
Sr. Country Coordination Officer
Asian Development Bank – Armenia Resident Mission (ARRM)
26/1 Vazgen Sargsyan Street
Erebuni Plaza Business Center
Offices 413-416 Yerevan 0010
Republic of Armenia.
Tel: +(374 10) 54 63 70; 54 63 71; 54 63 72; 54 63 73
Fax: +(374 10) 54 63 74
Email: abarseghyan@adb.org .
An electronic application form is available at http://www.adb.org/Employment/appform.asp.
Applications lacking the job reference number and job title or using the wrong e-mail address will not be considered.

Import Manager - Generoso LLC - Yerevan

JOB DESCRIPTION: Generoso LLC is looking for a candidate for the position of an Import Manager.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Carry all current negotiations with partner companies;
- Organize the import of the required products to Armenia;
- Continuously search via Internet for new products and companies with whom the company would possibly want to start cooperation.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Higher education;
- Minimum half year experience in the field of import (please indicate the brands you imported to Armenia and contributed to their development on the local market);
- Fluency in Armenian, Russian and English languages, both written and verbal;
- Knowledge of Spanish language is a plus;
- Good command of MS Office tools. High knowledge of Excel, Internet surfing knowledge and good experience;
- Creative, resourceful and self-motivated personality;
- Excellent communication and presentation skills;
- Sense of responsibility and accuracy;
- Analytical and tactical thinking.

REMUNERATION/ SALARY:
Competitive, based on work experience.

APPLICATION PROCEDURES:
Please, send your CV and a cover letter to: generoso@list.ru . Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

Driver - Haypost CJSC - Yerevan

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Operate assigned vehicle in a safe and courteous manner;
- Read and interpret maps and driving directions;
- Follow approved transportation schedules;
- Keep the assigned vehicle(s) clean inside and outside;
- Maintain accurate, up-to-date records on trip sheets, vehicle maintenance, fuel purchases, incident reports, accident reports, vehicle condition reports and other records that are requested from the management;
- Perform minor maintenance tasks on assigned vehicle(s) as required;
- Fuel the assigned vehicle(s);
- Coordinate the schedule for major or periodic vehicle maintenance with management and staff to minimize service interruptions;
- Respond immediately to accident or medical emergencies by notifying emergency response providers and rendering First Aid until emergency personnel arrive;
- Keep confidentiality and loyalty.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Secondary education, higher specialized education is desirable;
- Minimum 2 year experience;
- Be physically healthy and trained;
- Driving license (B;C);
- Excellent driving knowledge;
- Ability to concentrate and orientate quickly;
- Ability to work under pressure.

APPLICATION PROCEDURES:
Please send your resume to: Hrmanager@haypost.am , or deliver hard copies to the following address: Haypost CJSC company, Saryan 22, Yerevan, Armenia. Please, clearly mention in your application the position you are applying for.

Head of Fuel-Oil Warehouse - Agarak Copper Molybdenum Combine CJSC - Agarak

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Organize and manage the Warehouse operation activities;
- Work to increase the Warehouse process effectiveness;
- Optimize warehouse processes to maintain labor safety, accident prevention, industrial sanitation and fire safety;
- Be responsible for budgeting and cost controlling of the Warehouse;
- Lead and manage the Warehouse team;
- Prepare and submit daily/ monthly reports;
- Co-ordinate activities with other work units or departments;
- Ensure effective communication between warehouse and operations in order to achieve the planned quality, cost and delivery objectives.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- University degree; higher technical/ engineering education;
- Good knowledge of Microsoft Office tools (Excel, Word, E-mail and Internet);
- Fluent knowledge of Armenian and Russian languages.

APPLICATION PROCEDURES:
To apply for this position, please send your CV to: anoush79@mail.ru . Please mention "Head of Fuel-Oil Warehouse" in the subject line of your message.

Accounting Department - Central Bank of Armenia - Yerevan

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Implement CBA employees’ social benefits package operations;
- Audit CBA employees’ social benefits package, deposit and loan operations’ sums, terms, accounts, as well as banking accounts available in the united accounting system;
- Audit the income taxes after each wage payment with regard to repaid loans, closed deposit accounts and social benefits package;
- Draw up and supervise CBA employees’ loan contracts and provide with necessary data;
- Draw up CBA employees’ deposits and provide with necessary data.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- In case of higher economic education – 6 months of professional work experience in the Central Bank or 1 year of professional work experience elsewhere;
- In case of higher non professional education – 1 year of professional work experience in the Central Bank or 1.5 years of professional work experience elsewhere;
- Accounting (profound), field related legislation (profound), accounting international standards knowledge (intermediate);
- Knowledge of Armenian, Russian and English languages;
- Knowledge of Russian and English languages for working with documents and reading professional literature;
- Knowledge of MS Office and accounting programs.

REMUNERATION/ SALARY:
149 500 AMD (gross)

APPLICATION PROCEDURES:
The application form, tender questionnaire and information on holding tenders at the CBA is available at: http://www.cba.am/CBA_SITE/topmenu/competitive.html?__locale=hy or can be obtained form the Central Bank.
The application form can be sent electronically to: hrm@cba.am . For further information and clarification you can call: +(374 10) 59 26 34, internal lines 26 23

Alaverdi ADP Manager - World Vision Armenia - Alaverdi

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
Program Development, Design, Planning and Management:
- Provide operational management and guidance to the ADP staff;
- Identify project staff training and development needs and promote learning environment within the program. Work with HR Department on capacity building opportunities and succession for the staff. Manage staff performance effectively;
- Ensure compliance with finance, administrative and HR regulations of WV Armenia and the donors;
- Ensure the transparent use of, and accountability for all resources, including financial and material;
- Monitor and evaluate budgeted and actual expenditures with the ADP Operations Manager with the support of Finance department on a monthly basis;
- Assure strict budget management and adherence to agreed activity timeliness, objectives and outputs to ensure proper accountability to donors and effective project implementation;
- Ensure that all sectoral programs are fully integrated in the ADP design with the technical support of the relevant technical experts from National Office;
- Provide updated information on ADP activities to ADP Operations Manager;
- Prepare all ADP related documents such as monthly, Semi Annual and annual reports, Provisional Design Document, Design Document, log frames and implementation plans as necessary and submit to the ADP Operations Manager and DME team;
- Monitor and evaluate the impact of program interventions on the targeted population;
- Manage in an inclusive, team approach manner that encourages cooperation, communication, interaction, learning, empowerment and capacity development of national staff;
- Assist with supportive supervision of collaborating partners in the implementation of the projects in the field with the view to building their capacities on the jobs.

Strengthening Internal Linkages:
- Oversee the hiring of ADP staff with the input of the ADP Operations Manager and HR Manager and provide them with proper orientation and support;
- Ensure ADP program staff regular reporting and internal information flow is sufficient to meet the needs of the ADP as requested by Senior Operations leadership and National Director.

Networking and Representation:
- Help to establish and maintain active relations between WV Armenia and local authorities, Community Based Organizations, donors, NGOs and other agencies, in order to ensure that all activities are well coordinated:
- Ensure that WV Armenia is effectively represented in all meetings relevant to the Community Development/ Empowerment programs.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
The following knowledge, skills, and abilities may be acquired through a combination of formal schooling, self-education, prior experience, or on-the-job training:
- Higher education degree;
- Strong leadership, management and organizational skills;
- At least 2 year experience in community development in the region, preferably in a former Soviet Union country;
- Proven community and development management experience;
- Strong skills in project design, implementation, monitoring, evaluation and report writing;
- Understanding of financial accountability, and budgeting skills;
- Familiarity with grant management;
- Ability to manage multiple tasks and work under pressure;
- Ability to establish and maintain relationships with local and international partners;
- Experience with international NGOs or other similar organizations;
- Excellent computer skills including: Microsoft Word, Excel and Power Point;
- Good interpersonal skills and cross-cultural sensitivity;
- Effective written and oral communication skills in English and Armenian languages;
- Good knowledge of Russian language;
- Honesty and strong commitment to World Vision core values;
- Willingness to be flexible with hours when necessary and ability to travel locally up to 40% of time.

APPLICATION PROCEDURES:
To apply for this position, please send a detailed letter of intent with a CV addressing relevant qualifications and experience to: lyusya_nalchajyan@wvi.org and CC to: kristine_mikhailidi@wvi.org . In the subject line of your e-mail message, please mention the title of the position you are applying for.
No information inquiries will be handled over the phone. Only short listed candidates will be notified for the interview.

Head of Financial Department- Chief Financial Officer - Hovnanian International - Yerevan

JOB DESCRIPTION:
Hovnanian International is looking for a Head of Financial Department/ Chief Financial Officer (CFO) with strong experience to be in charge of all financial matters of the Company. The incumbent will have a strong relationship and involvement with management, budgeting, long range strategic planning, oversight and direction of all financial strategy, accounting and Company reporting requirements as well as support the executive team in directing the Company through significant growth.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Enhance, develop and implement financial policies and procedures which affect positively the overall performance of the Company;
- Lead and direct financial planning, budgeting, financial reporting, auditing, compliance and finance operations including accounting, inventory, fixed assets and accounts payable and receivable;
- Analyze and monitor all Company’s financial statuses and operations; interpret, discuss issues and make recommendations for profit improvement;
- Advise solutions regarding portfolio financial trends, risks and opportunities;
- Coordinate the proper work of financial department;
- Review invoices and other documents submitted to or/ received from third parties;
- Review tax and other kinds of reports required by the Laws of RA;
- Prepare annual financial reports according to ASRA;
- Prepare reports required by the management;
- Perform other tasks assigned by the management.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelors degree in Accounting; Master’s degree in finance and business administration is strongly preferred;
- Graduate degree in Economics/ Finance/ Accounting (ACCA or CPA);
- Minimum 5 year successful experience in senior financial management and 3-5 years of work experience as a chief accountant (preferably in construction companies or similar experience);
- Excellent knowledge of Chart of Accounts, Accounting Standards and Tax laws of RA and international standards;
- Excellent knowledge of and work experience with Armenian Software;
- Excellent knowledge of MS Office;
- Fluency in Armenian and English languages;
- Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines;
- High sense of responsibility and professional ethics;
- Ability to work both individually and in a team;
- Availability to work in Armenia.

REMUNERATION/ SALARY:
Commensurate with skills and experience.

APPLICATION PROCEDURES:
Please email your CV with a photo and recommendation letter from previous work places, to: general@hovint.am . Only short listed candidates will be contacted. No personal visits, deliveries or phone calls, please.

Monitoring and Evaluation - Mission East Humanitarian Aid Organization - Yerevan

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
Requirements include, but are not limited to the following:
- Design and conduct training sessions for project partner organizations on M&E systems, tools, processes and reporting against outputs and quality control (in line with Mission East Project Work plans, M&E Workbook, monthly reporting templates and procedures);
- Provide individual consultations through working group discussions with each PO on M&E forms and documents;
- Jointly with partner organizations conduct monitoring visits to project sites.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- University degree in Public Health, Social Science or other related field;
- Strong background in Program/ Project Monitoring and Evaluation (systems, tools, processes, etc.), results-based reporting and quality control;
- Track record of having successfully assisted the design and implementation of M&E systems for NGOs;
- Extensive experience in conducting trainings on M&E systems, quality control and reporting procedures;
- Excellent knowledge of both verbal and written English and Armenian languages;
- Good communication skills and ability to work in a team;
- Ability to travel to the field.

REMUNERATION/ SALARY:
Based on experience.

APPLICATION PROCEDURES:
To apply, please email your CV along with a cover letter to: nona@missioneast.am and CC to: anna@missioneast.am , indicating "Monitoring & Evaluation Advisor" in the subject line of your message. No phone calls please.

Tuesday, September 1, 2009

Management Specialist - USAID Armenia - Yerevan

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
General Administrative Functions – 40%
- Coordinate and ensure that General Services Office (GSO) support services are in accordance with established ICASS policies and practices. Serve as the principle liaison with the Embassy ICASS GSO service provider to monitor work in progress, in order to ensure that the end product meets quality control standards;
- Monitor procurement and maintenance requests to ensure that costs are within Operational Expense (OE) and program budgets, and support ICASS cost reduction;
- Assist and ensure that residential and building maintenance and make-ready preparations are completed on time and within budget;
- Be responsible for the accurate receipt, distribution and inventory control of Expendable Property (EXP) upon receipt in USAID. Monitor USAID property distribution, in order to initiate procurements to meet Mission requirements for Non-Expendable Property (NXP). Prepare all required reports for submission to USAID/Washington;
- Ensure that the Mission Director Chauffeur’s vehicle is maintained in good and safe working condition, preventative maintenance procedures are followed and facilitate annual procurement/ receipt of chauffeur uniform and agency training requirement;
- Develop, draft and implement internal USAID policies, procedures and operational notices for general services related activities;
- Assist in administering the Mission safety and security program.

Human Resources – 30%
- Monitor and track due dates for timely submission of Cooperating Country National Personal Services Contract (CCNPSC) evaluation reports to ICASS Human Resources Office. Work with the Mission Director and Deputy Mission Director on the timely completion and delivery of the U.S. Direct Hire Foreign Service Annual Evaluation process;
- Administer and manage the internal USAID staff training process; serve as a non-voting member of the Mission Training Committee;
- Administer and manage the USAID internal awards review process; review nomination forms to ensure compliance with USAID procedures, ensure required approvals/ signatures are present, and ensure that all awards nominations are properly documented and submitted in a timely manner to the ICASS HRO;
- Facilitate the completion and timely submission of Emergency Locator and Information Sheets for all USAID employees ensuring onward distribution to either USAID/Washington HR or the ICASS HRO; establish and maintain individual working personnel files for U.S. Direct Hire (USDH) Foreign Service staff in accordance with Agency specific guidance;
- Prepare all required USDH and United States Personal Services Contract personnel reports for USAID/Washington as required. Maintain and update various USAID specific personnel lists;
- Monitor arrival dates, R&R, shortened or lengthened tours and home leave for USDH, USPSC and TCNPSC (Thirst Country National Personal Services Contract) employees. Prepare Agency required arrival/ departure cables for USDH employees;
- Ensure that new and departing staff receives USAID specific check-in/ check-out forms, and that staff comply with arrival/ departure requirements.

Other Management Duties – 30%
- Develop and draft internal management systems, policies and correspondence related to areas of responsibility;
- Develop the annual Mission OE budget and procurement plan with assistance from the Mission Controller;
- Supervise the Management Office's Administrative Assistant who is responsible for the Mission's Communications and Records functions;
- Perform other duties as assigned or required in direct support of the overall Mission’s goals and objectives.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- University degree in Economics, Business Management, Business Administration, Marketing, Law or Political Science;
- 6 to 10 years of progressively responsible experience in two or more areas of administrative management: Personnel, General Services, Property Management, Budget planning. At least 2 years of this experience with a USG Agency, a medium to large private company and/ or recognized international organization(s);
- At least one year of prior supervisory experience;
- Level IV (fluent) written and oral proficiency in English and Armenian languages;
- Level III (good working knowledge) written and oral proficiency in Russian language;
- Thorough knowledge of procedures involving inventory control and accountability, vehicle maintenance, physical security for building operations, budgeting and specific knowledge of USG travel regulations;
- Working knowledge of Human Resource Management and applicable Communications and Records regulations sufficient to perform the functions of the position;
- Actual experience in, and working knowledge of basic functions in the Microsoft Office portfolio, including Word, Outlook, etc.;
- Ability to analyze various reports and information generated by the ICASS provider;
- Ability to work effectively in a team environment and adapt to the existing work environment;
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, tact and diplomacy to effectively provide services to a diverse and often times demanding clientele;
- Ability to prioritize work schedules based on an evaluation of rapidly changing Mission support requirements; to recognize the full range and complexities of the overall Mission General Services (GSO) and personnel operations and make sound and prudent decisions combined with good financial management skills to forecast budgets and report on budget expenditures;
- Attention to detail, strong focus and commitment to "customer service" and good financial management skills are essential attributes;
- Demonstrated proficiency in using the latest computer technology to include, but not limited to: word-processing, spreadsheets, databases, and other computer programs such as Excel, Info Forms, PowerPoint, etc.

APPLICATION PROCEDURES:
Interested candidates must submit a complete OF 612, Optional Application for Federal Employment. In addition applicants may also attach a resume or CV. Application forms are available in the Human Resources of the U.S. Embassy. Completed application forms must be deposited in the Application Box located at the U.S. Embassy, 1 American Avenue, Yerevan, not later than close of business September 4, 2009. Alternatively, you can e-mail your OF 612, Optional Application for Federal Employment and resume to: yerevanvacancies@state.gov or apply online through www.usa.am .

Senior Software Developer - Numetrics Management Systems - Yerevan

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Develop software components that fit into layered application framework, including user interface, business logic and back-end service/ data access components;
- Participate in design discussions, code reviews and project related team meetings;
- Work with other engineers, Product Management and QA teams to develop innovative solutions that meet business needs with respect to functionality, performance, scalability, reliability and realistic implementation schedules.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or Applied Mathematics (Master's degree is preferred);
- 4+ years of hand-on experience in Java, J2EE, Design Patterns, OO concepts, Data structures and XML;
- Experience in the following Java frameworks: Struts, Spring and Hibernate;
- Experience in Database driven application development (Oracle is preferred) and SQL;
- Familiarity with HTML, CSS, JavaScript and AJAX development;
- Experience in application server administration (WebLogic is preferred), source code management (CVS is preferred) and release management;
- Good analytical and problem solving skills;
- Written communication skills in English language;
- Verbal communication skills in English language is a plus.

APPLICATION PROCEDURES:
To apply for this position, please send your resume to Vasil Barseghyan at: vasilb@numetrics.com .

Expert for Biodiversity and Rural Economy - German Technical Cooperation GTZ - Yerevan

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Plan and implement activities;
- Develop and cultivate cooperation relations;
- Ensure the provision of and access to information;
- Collect and survey information;
- Assist in programme monitoring;
- Prepare events;
- Coordinate with other team members;
- Prepare publications;
- Contribute to PR work;
- Support the programme in all organizational and management matters;
- Participate in further training sessions;
- Participate in the knowledge management and exchange of experience with staff of the programme locations in Tbilisi and Baku;
- Operate flexibly, soundly and with diplomatic skill in a context of international cooperation and possess intercultural competencies and sensitivity.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- University degree in a relevant field;
- At least two years of professional experience in the sector;
- Several years of experience in the sector and a clear concept of biodiversity and its valorization;
- Well-grounded successful expertise in cooperation, advisory services and management;
- Command of the MS-Office software package;
- Good written and spoken powers of expression in Armenian and English languages;
- Good Russian language skills;
- German language skills are an advantage.

REMUNERATION/ SALARY:
Negotiable + medical insurance.

APPLICATION PROCEDURES:
To apply, please send a CV and a letter of interest to: hasmik.hakobyan@gtz.de .

IT Specialist - System Administrator - BTA Bank - Yerevan

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Administer, configure and maintain the Active Directory;
- Carry out or coordinate the execution of instruction;
- Develop reports and other related documentation;
- Report on activity to the head of the department.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- University degree in IT/ Engineering;
- At least 2 year practice of specified systems and methods;
- Excellent knowledge of development tools;
- Excellent knowledge of PC;
- Knowledge of IT Systems;
- Database knowledge (Oracle, My SQL, etc.);
- Strong understanding of Terminal, Exchange and DNS;
- Excellent knowledge of Russian and English languages is preferable;
- Network Support Engineering background;
- Microsoft qualifications are highly desired.

APPLICATION PROCEDURES:
Please e-mail your detailed CV in English or Russian languages to: oasaturova@bta.am , indicating the position title in the subject line of your e-mail.

Senior Research and Development Engineer - Synopsys Armenia - Yerevan

JOB DESCRIPTION:
Next-Armenia is seeking a dynamic, energetic Chief Financial Officer with strong retail experience to be in charge of all financial matters of the Company. The incumbent will have a strong relationship and involvement with cash management, budgeting, inventory management, long range strategic planning, oversight and direction of all financial strategy, accounting and Company reporting requirements as well as support the executive team in directing the Company through significant growth.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Enhance, develop and implement financial policies and procedures which affect positively the overall performance of the Company;
- Lead and direct financial planning, budgeting, financial reporting, auditing, compliance and finance operations including accounting, inventory, fixed assets and accounts payable;
- Analyze and monitor performance of store operations; interpret, discuss issues and make recommendations for profit improvement;
- Develop integrated revenue/ expense analysis, projections' reports and presentations, perform sales forecasts and variance analysis, etc.;
- Identify and recommend corrective measures to be taken to rectify any potential brand deficiencies to enhance profitability and create follow-up/ action plans to tackle associated risks/ opportunities;
- Advise solutions regarding portfolio financial trends, risks and opportunities.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelors degree in Accounting; Master’s degree in finance, accounting, or business administration is strongly preferred;
- At least 3 year successful experience in senior financial management of a retail business;
- Excellent knowledge of accounting principles and practices;
- Strong ability to build and manage on-going external relationships critical to maintaining and expanding the business;
- Ideally experience in managing marketing, inventory management, merchandizing, sales, human resources and financial accountability in a retail environment;
- Decisive, forward-thinking individual with high ethical standards;
- Strong knowledge of MS Office Suite;
- Excellent command of Armenian, Russian and English languages.

REMUNERATION/ SALARY:
Highly competitive base salary plus bonus and excellent benefits package. Extensive training and development opportunities in CIS countries and abroad, career advancement with an opportunity to work abroad.

APPLICATION PROCEDURES:
Interested candidates are encouraged to submit a CV to: hr.sas@sasgroup.am with a note of "Chief Financial Officer" in the subject line of the message. The Group thanks all who express interest in this opportunity; however only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Applications' privacy and confidentiality guaranteed.

Designer - Vershina LLC - Yerevan

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Design furniture;
- Take measurements.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Higher education, preferably in the relevant field;
- Deep knowledge of 3D Max (or Corel Draw) and Adobe Photoshop;
- Experience in interior and exterior design.

APPLICATION PROCEDURES:
To apply, please send your CV to: armvershina@rambler.ru .

Store Director - Star Divide - Yerevan

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Organize and manage work of store staff and scheduling;
- Control cash flow of the store and organize cash collection and banking process according to established procedures;
- Manage paperwork of the store;
- Make sure sanitary regulations are followed;
- Control quality of merchandise, and make sure they are displayed according to approved charts;
- Control advertising and promotional activities and insure their compliance to instructions given by marketing department;
- Control and evaluate employee performance according to Key Performance Indicators;
- Organize and control training process of newly hired employees;
- Control cleanliness of the store territory and maintenance of store equipment.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Higher education;
- Professional experience in retail industry will be a plus;
- Highly organized and dedicated person;
- Attention to detail;
- Knowledge of MS office;
- Excellent knowledge of Armenian and Russian languages;
- Knowledge of English language is desirable;
- Flexible working hours.

APPLICATION PROCEDURES:
To apply, please e-mail you CV to: aaslanyan@star.am . In the subject line of your message, please mention the position you are applying for.

Software Project Coordinator - Mentor Graphics Development Services CJSC - Yerevan

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Gain agreement on release commitments between marketing, engineering and QA and communicate it to the organization;
- Highlight gaps in alignment and work with stakeholders on resolution plans;
- Ensure that release and roadmap expectations are clearly defined and agreed on for CAA, CMPAnalyzer and other products as identified by the Director of Engineering;
- Highlight delivery risks to the stakeholders and ensure corrective action is being taken. Communicate both risks and actions to the stakeholders;
- Establish planning and communication processes with engineering and marketing across multiple continents and time zones to ensure smooth operations for each release and stable roadmap across releases;
- Ensure that the implementation plan for major features is comprehensive (e.g., avoid the situation where the schedule is committed by one engineering group when the rest of the feature can not be completed);
- Default contact point for risk assessment and delivery status on scheduled items.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- BS/ MS in Computer Science/ Electrical Engineering;
- 5+ years of work experience in technical projects coordination;
- Good communication skills;
- Self-motivation;
- Familiarity with agile development practices and managing content in a dynamic environment;
- Experience in working with international teams across multiple time-zones;
- Proven ability to create sustainable processes to ensure alignment and communicate throughout the organization;
- Experience in EDA software development. Experience in DFM or physical verification is desirable;
- Proven ability to resolve conflicts in priority and scope through negotiation;
- Knowledge of oral and written technical English language;
- Proven ability to bring engineering and marketing to an agreed-on plan, work with functional managers to execute to the plan, and communicate plan and status throughout the organization;
- In case of a male candidate it is preferred that military obligation or educational waivers of military obligation is fulfilled.

REMUNERATION/ SALARY:
Competitive salary; good benefits, including medical insurance, loan program and stock options.

APPLICATION PROCEDURES:
Please e-mail your detailed CV to: amy_jobs@mentor.com , indicating the position title in the subject line of your e-mail and/ or submit your CV through http://amyhrs.mentor.com/.

Senior Software Engineer - Mentor Graphics Development Services CJSC - Yerevan

JOB DESCRIPTION:
Mentor Graphics Development Services is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to take the leading role in design and implementation of advanced software products for physical verification of ICs.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
Research, design and implement efficient algorithmic applications for physical verification of complex ICs.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- MS+ in CS/ Physics/ Math or a related field, PhD is preferred;
- 5+ years of work experience in designing and developing software products;
- Strong C++/ STL programming skills, good knowledge of OOD;
- Familiarity with design patterns;
- Knowledge of Linux;
- Knowledge of TCL/ TK is desired;
- Ability to lead the project development; previous experience of working on critical projects;
- Experience in software project management;
- Strong knowledge of data structures and algorithms and their complexities;
- Familiarity with Computational Geometry, Graph Theory, Optimization Problems, Numerical Methods and Modeling;
- Ability to write comprehensive functional/ implementation specifications;
- Previous experience in designing efficient algorithms for IC layout processing is highly desired;
- Knowledge and experience in Physical Design Automation or a related domains is preferred;
- Excellent communication skills; ability to effectively interact with cross-functional teams (R&D, Application and Marketing);
- Excellent knowledge of oral and written English language;
- Fast learning skills;
- Formal training or test certification is a plus;
- Other achievements: participation/ winning in math and programming Olympiads/ competitions is a big plus;
- In case of a male candidate it is preferred that military obligation or educational waivers of military obligation is fulfilled.

REMUNERATION/ SALARY:
Competitive salary; good benefits, including medical insurance, loan program and stock options.

APPLICATION PROCEDURES:
Please e-mail your detailed CV to: amy_jobs@mentor.com , indicating the position title in the subject line of your e-mail and/ or submit your CV through http://amyhrs.mentor.com /.

Software Engineer - Mentor Graphics Development Services CJSC - Yerevan

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- MS+ in CS/ Math/ Physics/ EE or a related field, PhD is preferred;
- 3+ years of work experience in designing and developing software products;
- Strong C++/ STL programming skills, good knowledge of OOD;
- Familiarity with design patterns;
- Knowledge of Linux;
- Knowledge of TCL/ TK is desired;
- Strong knowledge of data structures and algorithms and their complexities;
- Knowledge of computational geometry algorithms, discreet math and combinatorial optimization;
- Experience in designing EDA databases, solving tasks related to fast data access, storing and processing is desired;
- Previous experience in designing efficient algorithms for IC layout processing is highly desired;
- Knowledge and experience in Physical Design Automation or a related domains is preferred;
- Previous experience in designing EDA tools is desired;
- Knowledge of YACC and LEX and previous experience in designing YACC/ LEX based parsers is a plus;
- Good knowledge of oral and written English language;
- Ability to write functional/ implementation specifications;
- Good communication, leadership and fast learning skills;
- Ability to work under time pressure;
- Ability to work in a team;
- Formal training or test certification is a plus;
- Other achievements: participation/ winning in math and programming Olympiads/ competitions is a big plus;
- In case of a male candidate it is preferred that military obligation or educational waivers of military obligation is fulfilled.

REMUNERATION/ SALARY:
Competitive salary; good benefits, including medical insurance, loan program and stock options.

APPLICATION PROCEDURES:
Please e-mail your detailed CV to: amy_jobs@mentor.com , indicating the position title in the subject line of your e-mail and/ or submit your CV through http://amyhrs.mentor.com/ .