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.

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