Program Officer - Academy for Educational Development - Yerevan

JOB DESCRIPTION:
The Academy for Educational Development (AED) is recruiting for a Program Officer for an anticipated US Government-funded Alternative Resources in Media program in Armenia. The Officer 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.
The Program Officer will report to the project’s Chief of Party and will work closely with the project’s Deputy Chief of Party. The Officer will work on increasing consumer demand for and access to information.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Design, coordinate and manage community-based aspects of the program;
- Work with beneficiary communities to identify needs;
- Be responsible for community organizing;
- Identify capable local and international contractors and coordinate logistics;
- Liaise with USAID and Government of Armenia in aspects of project planning, monitoring and execution as directed by the COP;
- Contribute to the preparation of reports to meet USAID requirements.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- 3-7 years progressive experience in activities related to international development, community organizing or related fields;
- Advanced degree from accredited university is preferred;
- Demonstrated experience working for an INGO on a USAID or other donor-funded projects is highly desirable;
- 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;
- Knowledge of Armenian media sector is preferred;
- Experience in supervising staff;
- 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 “Armenia Program Officer”. Earlier applications are encouraged. AED thanks all individuals for their interest in the organization, however, only those selected for interviews will be contacted.