Economic Development Expert - World Vision Armenia - Yerevan

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Lead update and implementation of WV Armenia Economic Development Strategy to ensure that it is complimentary in approach, meets economic development needs in ADPs and achieves WV Armenia’s strategic goals;
- Provide technical expertise in designing Economic Development programs/ projects. Identify funding sources; assist the team in preparing applications for funding sources, writing proposals and tracking projects to completion;
- Set agreed standards and priorities, and monitor progress according to established plan, advise and support the ADP and sector management in necessary adjustments;
- Provide technical input to implementation of the Economic Development programs/ projects;
- Actively pursue and develop external business alliances/ networking with relevant partner organizations;
- Provide tools for ensuring good practice in supporting local economic initiatives;
- Ensure close coordination, excellent relationships and a “coaching and monitoring relationship” with private sector, local NGOs, authorities and partners in relevant Ministries;
- Support the team in identification of sustainability indicators for Economic Development component;
- Provide capacity building of WV Armenia staff in Economic Development field;
- Define new areas for Economic Development component integration into WV Armenia’s programs;
- Prepare progress reports (against a detailed implementation plan) and other technical reports and submit them in a timely manner;
- Coordinate and obtain, as needed, professional and technical assistance for ED programs from all applicable or appropriate sources.

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:
- MBA in Economics and/ or Development;
- At least five year professional experience with an international development organization;
- Excellent analytical skills in social economic, community development and finance related areas;
- Planning, budgeting and research experience in the development of new projects;
- Ability to communicate effectively, present the program to donors and partners, write well and express technical and business issues in a sensitive manner;
- Good knowledge of the Country ED context;
- Experience in design, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of grants and proposals;
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills both in English and Armenian languages.

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: armine_babayan@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.