Tuesday, September 28, 2010

Program Officer - ACDI-VOCA - Yerevan

support ACDI/VOCA activities in Armenia, including managing program activities as assigned, monitoring activity progress and supporting new business development. The position will be based in Yerevan, Armenia.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Supervise ACDI/VOCA operations as assigned and provide technical assistance to projects ensuring that targets, objectives and goals laid out in ACDI/VOCA work plans are achieved;
- Provide technical oversight of project implementation in agribusiness and/or SME development;
- Develop performance monitoring reports for approval by donors;
- Participate in donor reviews of ACDI/VOCA activities and provide information required for the review;
- Prepare periodic written reports to donors and ACDI/VOCA headquarters in Washington, DC; these may include weekly, monthly, semiannual and final reports;
- Ensure quality control of programmatic activities of ACDI/VOCA subcontractors and other implementation partners;
- Coordinate with other recipients, USAID, Government of Armenia and international donor programs in their areas of operation;
- Represent ACDI/VOCA activities at meetings with donors and other stakeholders.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- At least seven years of project management experience supporting U.S. government and other donor activities;
- Advanced degree in marketing, business management, economics or agriculture;
- Strong written and oral communication skills in English and Armenian languages. Russian language skills are preferred;
- Self motivated, able to make sound decisions within a broad-based framework, a personality which motivates others and fosters teamwork.

APPLICATION PROCEDURES:
Interested candidates must send their full CV together with a motivation cover letter only in English language to: ArmeniaAgbiz@joinav.org . In the subject line of the e-mail message please mention the title of the position you are applying for. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Medical representative - Normed - Yerevan

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Pay regular daily visits to hospitals and policlinics representing activities of Normed medical center;
- Create and maintain client database;
- Prepare daily, weekly and monthly reports;
- Be aware of market demands;
- Keep up with the latest clinical data supplied by the company and interpret, present and discuss this data with health professionals;
- Be responsible for his/her personal and professional development.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Higher medical education ;
- Several years of job experience in a similar position is a big plus;
- Ability to work under strict deadlines and pressure;
- Computer literacy;
- Knowledge of English will be an asset;
- Excellent interpersonal and analytical skills.

REMUNERATION/ SALARY:
Highly competitive

APPLICATION PROCEDURES:
All qualified candidates should send their CVs to: normed.vacancy@gmail.com .

Executive Director - Normed - Yerevan

JOB DESCRIPTION:
"Normed" LLC is seeking a professional to work as an Executive Director in its soon opening branch in Yerevan.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Manage and supervise activities of the organization and its day to day office work;
- Coordinate joint work of Normed medical center branches in regions;
- Organize and administer working group activities;
- Prepare and submit the documents, reports and proposals to the General Director;
- Do the recruitment and appointment of personnel.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Higher medical education;
- Several years of job experience;
- Computer literacy;
- Fluent knowledge of English language;
- Good interpersonal, communication and organizational skills;
- Strong leadership and analytical skills.

REMUNERATION/ SALARY:
Highly competitive

APPLICATION PROCEDURES:
All qualified candidates should send their CVs to: normed.vacancy@gmail.com .

Contract Management Technician - Millennium Challenge Account-Armenia - Yerevan

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
While reporting to the Procurement Officer (PO) of the MCA-Armenia, the Contract Management Technician will:
- Be responsible for preparation of contract amendments/variation orders, as well as for the revision of the amendments presented by the Contractors and Supervisors;
- Ensure that all reports and deliverables are delivered according to the terms of the contract and on time;
- Ensure that all contracts' requirements are followed (submission of performance securities, insurance certificates, key staff schedule, etc.);
- Ensure that all Performance certificates are delivered in accordance with Bill of qualities;
- Be responsible for the revision of the invoices submitted by Contractors and Consultants;
- Serve as back up of the PO;
- Perform other tasks and responsibilities as requested by the PO and the CEO.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- University degree in Economics, Public or Business Administration, Engineering, or related fields;
- At least 3 years of experience in Contract administration in international organizations or projects (experience with the roads/irrigation construction/ rehabilitation projects is preferable);
- Familiarity with International and National Contract administration standards, guidelines and procedures;
- Responsible and flexible attitude and capable of team working;
- Written and verbal communication skills in Armenian and English. Knowledge of Russian is an asset.
- Computer skills (MS office, internet, some familiarity with project management software).

APPLICATION PROCEDURES:
All applications must be submitted in both English and Armenian; and saved in either MS Word or Adobe PDF format.
Please be sure that your application includes the following:
- A cover letter (maximum of 1 page);
- A current Resume or Curriculum Vitae (CV);
- Names and contact information of at least two references.
Please submit your application to: vacancy@mca.am .
Applications received after the deadline will not be considered.

All applications will be scored using the following evaluation criteria:
Education: 10 points
General experience: 15 points
Position-related specific experience: 50 points
Position-related specific knowledge: 25 points
Total: 100 points.

Micro and Small Loans Team Leader - Converse Bank CJSC - Yerevan

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Coordinate works of loan specialists and control over performance of the plan of providing loans by them;
- Participate in planning of the plan of providing micro and small loans;
- Participate in the meetings of the Credit Committee within the framework of established limits;
- Examine and assess loan specialist’s credit summary submitted to the Credit Committee;
- Be responsible for credit risk assessment, including analysis of financial data, collateral valuation;
- Train and coach loan specialists;
- AnalysemMicro and small loans market;
- Attract new clients.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Higher education;
- At least two years of experience in crediting of micro and small businesses;
- Strong knowledge of lending principles;
- Proficiency in selling services;
- Advanced communication and organizational skills;
- Strong sense of responsibility;
- Analytical thinking;
- Team-work skills;
- Adherence to transparency principles;
- Management and planning proficiency;
- Computer skills.

APPLICATION PROCEDURES:
Interested candidates meeting the mentioned requirements are asked to fill in the below attached application form and send it to: job@conversebank.am .
The subject field of the message should be filled in as follows: Loan TL “name, last name”.
Only appropriately filled in applications will be considered.
Only short-listed candidates will be notified.

Senior Software Architect - be2 - Yerevan

JOB DESCRIPTION:
In this role the incumbent will be responsible for defining further development system level architecture for the company's product and sense check it together with the teams for feasibility; providing technical support and coaching to the engineering team in regards to best practices and industry standards; documenting existing and future system architecture so that the teams can make their decisions based upon it.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Take responsibility for the technical vision; technical product strategy, prototyping, design, implementation, testing and monitoring;
- Ensure that the matchmaking platform is forward thinking and on the leading edge of industry trends;
- Provide technical support and coaching to the engineering team;
- Interact with all system users to translate software requirements into database systems, hardware and software requirements;
- Guide technical strategy discussions on best practices;
- Define and clearly document existing and future system scenarios.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- University studies in IT with focus on software engineering;
- Minimum of 8 years hands-on, professional experience with dynamic and high scale Internet companies;
- Proven work experience abroad;
- Proven understanding of agile/lean principles and methodologies (be2 has a fully adopted agile development organization);
- Experience with web and DB technologies like Spring, JSF, AJAX, mySQL, JUnit, Selenium;
- Very strong relational database knowledge, including data modeling and performance tuning;
- Excellent oral and written communication skills, fluency in English.

REMUNERATION/ SALARY:
Attractive, tangible and intangible benefits.

APPLICATION PROCEDURES:
All interested candidates should send their resumes to: jobsyerevan@be2.com referring to the job title above.

Monday, September 20, 2010

Support Representative - Switzernet Sarl - Yerevan

JOB DESCRIPTION:
This vacancy is for people who can work in French-speaking environment and are interested in working at distance. The duty will be to answer to customers’ billing related or technical questions by phone or e-mail.
If the applicant's candidature is approved, he/she will be trained on internal procedures and will get personalized support. The participation must be full time: 8 hours daily from Monday-Friday and 4 hours at Saturday (during training).
The incumbent will also have night shifts once or twice a week.
After training, the incumbent will start answering to customer billing related or support e-mails and calls, as mentioned above. Some answers will take 1 minute and others a little more, being depended on the problem raised by the customer.
The restraint of internal documentation will take a little time at first, but once the representative have started answering to customers, it will be more fluid as same questions are repeated.
The base salary will be 300 USD/monthly and the incumbent will also get bonuses. If being quick enough to learn processing those basic tasks, the salary will gradually grow up to 1'000 USD/monthly. The remuneration is based on the quality and quantity of the work. The duration of training is three months or more in case of being slow.
Time commitment: minimum 12 months.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Technical support- answer to support calls;
- Answer to customer e-mails;
- Be responsible for opening and blockage of customer accounts;
- Process payments;
- Process orders (for customers and shops);
- Update customer databases.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Fluent in French both writing and speaking;
- English writing, speaking or both is a significant plus;
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel and Word), Windows and Mozilla Thunderbird;
- Must have an isolated home office, computer and at least 1 Mbps internet connection;
- Additional technical skills, such as PHP, SQL and Cisco Configuration.

APPLICATION PROCEDURES:
Please send your application (CV and cover letter) to: jobs@switzernet.com .
Subject must be "[2'21'11 support] name" (where 'name' is your first and last names).

Senior Software Developer - Smart-Tech LLC - Yerevan

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Design and develop software products and modules, according to technical documentation, using proven standards, patterns and best practices;
- Participate in application design;
- Write and test code for the required product;
- Accurately plan software development activities and follow established processes;
- Communicate effectively with local management and external team members;
- Develop unit tests.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- 2+ years of experience in C#, ASP .Net;
- Excellent knowledge of .Net Framework;
- Excellent knowledge of C++, STL;
- Excellent knowledge of design patterns and algorithms;
- Strong knowledge in databases (MSSQL);
- Good knowledge of WCF/WPF is an advantage;
- Good English and Russian languages skills;
- Team player.

REMUNERATION/ SALARY:
Very attarctive (based on qualification).

APPLICATION PROCEDURES:
Please submit your detailed CV to: jobs@smart.am indicating the position in the subject line of your e-mail. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

Lawyer - Ameria CJSC - Yerevan

JOB DESCRIPTION:
The incumbent will be responsible for development, revision and assessment of internal legal acts and bylaws, development of contracts and their review with engagement of all stakeholders, judicial and legal representation.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Prepare agreements, lawsuit letters, powers of attorney and the like;
- Conduct legal analysis;
- Provide legal consultation;
- Provide legal supervision over internal and external document circulation;
- Be responsible for judicial representation, e.g. in courts of arbitration, etc.;
- Provide legal opinion;
- Act upon legal assignments.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- University degree in law;
- At least 2 years’ experience in a relevant field;
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Outlook;
- Profound knowledge of RA legal framework;
- Proficiency in Armenian, Russian and English;
- Strong communication skills and civil behavior;
- Strong attention to details;
- Team player;
- Quick decision-making skills, ability to handle stressful situations.

REMUNERATION/ SALARY:
Competitive, according to the “S” grade of the remuneration scheme.

APPLICATION PROCEDURES:
All interested and qualified candidates are welcome to complete the application form (attached below), attach the CV (optional) and email it to: hr@ameria.am . Please indicate the position title in the subject field of your message.

Logistics Manager - Zeppelin Armenia LLC - Yerevan

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Manage and coordinate the activity of the logistics department (spare parts distribution, warehouse, machines logistic);
- Analyze logistics and inventory processes and procedures for improvement opportunities;
- Implement appropriate logistics, inventory and reporting procedures upon corporate standards, ensuring the development of annual work plans and time-line results-oriented reporting for internal and external auditors;
- Analyze information regarding logistics tenders, contract negotiations regarding logistics costs together with sales departments;
- Control freight quotations and shipment documentation availability and accuracy, according to the stipulated procedure;
- Keep control over the shipment process starting from shipment from worldwide factories or Europe Distribution Center till the over handing of goods to the customer in Armenia;
- Negotiate the freight pricing conditions between logistics provider and sales/customer;
- Coordinate both international and local level logistics projects;
- Supervise the project of inventory control of spare parts;
- Prepare machine order monthly forecast based on sales forecast and corporate standards.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- University degree in Economics/Management;
- At least 5 years background in logistic management in international company, international freight forwarding sector, inventory control;
- Strong knowledge of the international trade regulations, including customs procedure, in Armenia and CIS countries;
- Strong analytical and organizational skills;
- Team oriented and creative thinking;
- Ability to lead, manage and draw the working process of the department;
- Computer literacy (Word, Excel);
- Excellent knowledge of English, Armenian (Russian is desirable also).

APPLICATION PROCEDURES:
Candidates are kindly requested to e-mail applications in English to: elmira.hovhannisyan@zeppelin.am . In your e-mail subject please clearly mention "Logistics manager". Please be aware that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Medical Representative - AstraZeneca UK - Yerevan

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Visit target customers (pharmacies and doctors);
- Carry out promotion-related activities;
- Monitor and report on the activities of the competition in the market;
- Input data in Sales Vision daily and prepare weekly, monthly and quarterly summaries;
- Organize and attend professional meetings of target customers (hold meetings, promote in the exhibition space, enhance partner relationships with target customers) in the market;
- Be responsible for his/her personal and professional development.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- University degree in Medicine;
- Knowledge of English and Russian languages;
- Minimum 2 years of work experience in a similar field;
- Familiarity with Armenian pharmaceutical market;
- Excellent interpersonal and analytical skills;
- Ability to work independently as well as part of a team;
- Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.

APPLICATION PROCEDURES:
If interested and meeting the requirements, please send your CV with mark "MR-A&A01" to: David.Kochlamazashvili@AstraZeneca.com .

Administrator - Seda Ghazarian Memorial Foundation - Yerevan

JOB DESCRIPTION:
The Administrator will provide administrative and logistical support to the work and activities of the Foundation, assisitng in the implementation of on-going projects, as well as developing of new project proposals.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Assist the Director of Foundation in organizing and carrying out the Foundation’s activities;
- Ensure the establishment and maintenance of regular written communication (letters, fax, e-mail) with the founders and Board of trustees of Foundation, participate in preparation of monthly written reports of the Foundation’s activities in Armenian and English,
assist in getting information on grant competitions and in working out and submitting relevant project proposals;
- Ensure the categorization and storing of the received and delivered documents;
- Organize meetings, discussions, round tables and work meetings and make relevant minutes in Armenian and English;
- Ensure provision of office supplies and control the use of all office equipment;
- Manifest team work skills closely cooperating with the multi professional staff of the Foundation and partner organizations.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Higher education in social/educational/health sphere;
- Minimum 3 years of work experience as an Administrator/Project Manager in NGOs and foundations;
- Excellent Armenian, English and Russian language skills, both oral and written;
- Excellent computer skills (Microsoft office, Power Point, Outlook, Internet);
- Strong interpersonal, communication and organizational skills;
- Sense of responsibility, punctual personality.

REMUNERATION/ SALARY: Competitive

APPLICATION PROCEDURES:
Applicants should submit their cover letter and current resume to: director@sgmf.am with cc to: pr.director@sgmf.am indicating the position title in the subject line of the e-mail. No phone calls, please. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Billing Platforms Senior Specialist - ArmenTel CJSC - Yerevan

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Control and manage the support of information technologies to assure the realization of Company’s business processes;
- Afford the accessibility of systems utilized by the Information Technologies Directorate;
- Be responsible for exploitation of information systems and business applications implemented in the Company in accordance with procedures assuring the quality;
- Plan the development of IT services infrastructure of business applications in accordance with strategic objectives of the Company;
- Develop the infrastructure of business application services.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- University degree: Technical;
- At least 1 year of experience in a relevant field or in the Company Integrator;
- Strong knowledge of PL/SQL, Oracle;
- Hands-on experience in Unix, Sun Soliris and 3D architecture IT applications;
- Experience in systems administration and programming, shell scripting;
- Excellent communication skills;
- Ability to work independently;
- Sense of responsibility;
- Stress resistant;
- Team player and flexible personality;
- Fluency in Armenian and Russian languages, knowledge of technical English.

REMUNERATION/ SALARY:
Negotiable salary, full medical insurance, professional training.

APPLICATION PROCEDURES:
Qualified and interested candidates are kindly requested to submit CV/Resume in Russian and Armenian or English languages to: 2 Aharonyan Str., Yerevan, 0014 or by e-mail: hrm@beeline.am . In the subject line of your e-mail message, please mention the title of the position you are applying for.
Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

Controller of Credit Organization - Armenia Renewable Resources and Energy Efficiency Fund - Yerevan

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Carry out inspection under his/her responsibilities in accordance with the work plan approved by the CO charter and the Board of Directors and submit report regarding the inspection results;
- Give recommendation on remedy of identified defects, supervise the implementation of the latter;
- Be responsible for duly implementation of his/her obligations;
- Display vigilance and confidentiality while inspection process;
- Carry out other responsibilities set by the Legislation.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Higher education, preferably in economy, accountancy, finance and crediting;
- At least 5 years of work experience in banks, CO or other organizations as supervisor, internal auditor, and accountant;
- Good knowledge of RA Legislation on banking, accounting and international standards of audit/reporting, availability of License for controller issued by the CB of the RA;
- Good knowledge of Armenian, Russian and English languages;
- Computer literacy of Microsoft Office Excel, Microsoft Office Word, Microsoft Office Outlook, RA software;
- Honest, impartial, unbiased, disciplined personality.

APPLICATION PROCEDURES:
Candidates are kindly requested to e-mail applications in English and Armenian to: info@r2e2.am . Please be aware that only short listed candidates will be contacted.