Program Manager - Armenian Caritas - Gyumri

JOB DESCRIPTION:
The overall responsibility of the Program Manager is to assume responsibility for day-to-day operational management of all activities and functions in a designated program area, including developing, implementing and evaluating program policies, procedures and standards; determining program service levels and enhancements; developing and monitoring program budgets; providing technical advice and/or supervision to staff, other departments, the public and other agencies.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Manage and oversee the administrative and daily operations of the assigned program, ensuring compliance with state regulations and AC polices;
- Oversee the supervision of personnel, which includes work allocation, training and problem resolution; evaluate performance and make recommendations for personnel actions; motivate employees to achieve the highest productivity and performance;
- Design and develop or assist with design and development of program(s) or project(s);
- Manage contract and/or grant funding; approve and monitor budget expenditures; prepare budget revisions; provide interim status reports on all accounts; oversee, coordinate, and/or assist with proposal writing to develop additional funding;
- Provide technical and/or professional coordination and leadership in the execution of day-to-day program/ project activities, as appropriate to program objectives and area of expertise;
- Develop annual operating budgets and provide fiscal direction to the unit;
- Develop and implement systems and processes to establish and maintain records for the operating unit;
- Oversee and/or coordinate the collection, compilation, and analysis of program activity data; develop, write and present comprehensive statistical and narrative program reports;
- Assist in producing, developing, advertising and marketing project(s) and/or product(s) in various media such as print and video; possibly assist in developing teaching materials, handouts, news releases, pamphlets and brochures;
- Assist in establishing and implementing short- and long-range goals, objectives, policies and operating procedures;
- Collaborate with AC other projects, local and/or state entities and/or community organizations to consolidate resources and enhance programs;
- Develop or assist with the development and implementation of policies and procedures consistent with those of the organization to ensure efficient operation of the project;
- Perform miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- MA in Social Sciences or Management;
- Long term (minimum 3 year) experience in NGO sector at a program management level;
- Excellent program management and human resources management skills;
- Excellent communication and team working skills;
- Armenian and English languages proficiency.

APPLICATION PROCEDURES:
Please kindly submit your CV and letter of intent either by e-mail to: caritas@cararm.am or bring/ send the hard copy to Armenian Caritas at: 8 H. Sargissian, Sidestreet 3, Gyumri, Armenia, to the attention of Ms. Anahit Mkhoyan, Armenian Caritas Executive Director. Tel: +(374 312) 5 72 01.