Deputy Chief of Party - Academy for Educational Development - Yerevan

JOB DESCRIPTION:
The Academy for Educational Development (AED) is recruiting for a Deputy Chief of Party (DCOP) for an anticipated US Government-funded Alternative Resources in Media program in Armenia. The DCOP will be based in Yerevan, Armenia and is expected to remain in the position for the duration of this four year program. The objectives of the program are to support dissemination of alternative media content, to build consumer demand for alternative news and information, and to support public media advocacy and media advocacy.
The DCOP will serve as the project’s Chief of Party (COP) in case of his/her absence. The DCOP will manage all internal financial and administrative aspects of the project. In addition, s/he will oversee the design and management of several of the projects technical components including: activities to increase dissemination of media content via low and high-tech means; media literacy activities; and work with NGOs, civil society organizations and the government of Armenia to foster freedom of the press. The DCOP will ensure that these technical components are fully coordinated with the work of other senior managers on the project. Along with the COP, the DCOP will represent the project at prominent events and at meetings involving high-level stakeholders within the Government of Rwanda, and with USAID, its implementing partners and other international donors. The DCOP will take overall responsibility for collection of project performance data and reporting to USAID.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Ensure all project administrative support and office management functions are well-run and professional;
- Supervise senior-level Program Officers in designing and implementing technical components of the project;
- Recommend to COP any changes in program design or approach on the basis on project performance and results;
- Supervise, build technical competence and mentor Grants, Strategic Communications, Finance and M&E Managers;
- Oversee design of data collection tools, collection and interpretation of data, and reporting to USAID;
- Oversee financial management and project accounting systems;
- Conceptualize and design structures to ensure sustainability of training and technical assistance after project completion.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Advanced degree from accredited university;
- 5-10 year progressive experience in activities related to international development, media sustainability, alternative media, media advocacy or related fields;
- Knowledge of university-level English (speaking, reading and writing) language;
- Knowledge of university-level Armenian (speaking, reading and writing) language is preferred;
- Residency or previous experience in Armenia or similar setting is highly desirable;
- Strong knowledge of Armenian media context;
- Demonstrated experience working for an INGO on a USAID or other donor-funded projects is highly desirable;
- Experience supervising staff, implementing activities, working with civil society organizations on large donor-funded activities is highly preferred;
- Knowledge and ability to use Microsoft Office programs, Internet and email applications.

APPLICATION PROCEDURES:
Interested candidates should submit a CV and cover letter to: proposals@aed.org with the subject line “Deputy Chief of Party”. Earlier applications are encouraged. AED thanks all individuals for their interest in the organization, however, only those selected for interviews will be contacted.