Wednesday, November 4, 2009

Program Assistant for the Actuarial Education Program - Academy for Educational Development - Yerevan

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
Specific tasks and responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- Assist the Program Specialist with various tasks associated with the Actuarial Education Program, including planning and organizing basic and advanced training programs, initial and retests after each training module;
- Prepare necessary materials for students and instructors;
- Translate documents from Armenian to English and vice versa as needed;
- Update and input information into the USAID/AED databases;
- Assist the Program Specialist in preparation of program materials, reports and analysis;
- Handle photocopying of program documents;
- Assist with filing of the program related documentation as requested by the Program Specialist.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- University Degree;
- Computer literacy, very good knowledge of MS Office;
- Good oral and written communication and interpersonal skills;
- Fluency in Armenian and English languages;
- Team playing skills and ability to work in a cross-cultural environment;
- Fair and devoted attitude towards the work;
- Ability to plan and organize the work;
- High sense of responsibility, attention to details.

APPLICATION PROCEDURES:
Send a cover letter and curriculum vitae to AED/Armenia office at: recruitment@aed.am . Only short listed applicants will be contacted.

Management Information System - Academy for Educational Development - Yerevan

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
The specific tasks and responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- Manage and administer AED/Armenia computer network and information systems;
- Establish and administer fully functioning and completely effective Internet and E-mail system and connections;
- Organize repairs and maintenance works of the office equipment as necessary;
- Maintain databases and provide system related support to the office;
- Prepare reports and analysis on programs making use of databases; prepare/ design documents, program materials;
- Prepare and disseminate information on AED’s programs in Armenia and world-wide as requested;
- Maintain AED/Armenia website.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- University degree in Computer Science or technical related area;
- At least 2 years of in-depth practical network administration and database maintenance experience;
- Experience with providing network services, email and internet services; installing and configuring/ troubleshooting computer software and hardware;
- Knowledge of UNIX/LINUX and Microsoft Windows XP/2003 based systems, HTML, PHP, JavaScript and SQL;
- Fluency in Armenian and English languages;
- Ability to work under pressure and within strict time frames;
- Good organizational skills and ability to prioritize workload;
- Fair and devoted attitude towards the work;
- Desire and ability to work in a team environment.

APPLICATION PROCEDURES:
Send a cover letter and curriculum vitae to AED/Armenia office at: recruitment@aed.am . Only short listed applicants will be contacted.

HR Specialist- Human Resources Management Unit - Ameriabank CJSC - Yerevan

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Prepare, verify, update and maintain personnel files;
- Make records in the relevant registries and service records of the personnel in compliance with the law of RA;
- Keep employee records up-to-date in the “AS Operational day” system;
- Manage the HR paper flow;
- Prepare paperwork related to inquiries, vacations, business trips, education, etc.;
- Compile reports submitted to the state authorities on a regular basis;
- Assist in handling the process of annual personnel evaluation;
- Participate in scheduling of the annual personnel trainings and vacations;
- Maintain database;
- Keep track of employees’ time schedule.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- University or college degree in accounting, finance, economy or law;
- At least 1 year of work experience in Human Resources management;
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, MS Outlook, knowledge of AS-Bank 4.0 is a plus;
- Strong knowledge of Armenian, Russian and English languages;
- Knowledge of RA Labor Code and other relevant legal acts;
- Communication skills and positive appearance;
- Attention to detail;
- Team-player skills;
- Decision-making skills and ability to handle stressful situations.

REMUNERATION/ SALARY:
Ranging from AMD 100,000 to 2,000,000, according to the “S” grade of Ameriabank remuneration scheme.

APPLICATION PROCEDURES:
All interested and qualified candidates are welcome to fill in the application form, attach the CV at their discretion and email it to: hr.adm@ameriabank.am . Please indicate the position title in the subject field of your message.

Import Officer - SAS Group LLC - Yerevan

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Analyze retail industry market trends, competition, products and pricing and communicate this information to the management and other units as necessary;
- Provide assistance on new business opportunities, which may include new products research and implementation;
- Perform online business research;
- Evaluate and respond to new business proposals. Review and negotiate contracts;
- Identify, structure, negotiate and close revenue-generating relationships with potential partners;
- Forecast probability and time of contract completion;
- Act as point of contact for import issues.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- University degree;
- At least 2 years of progressive work experience;
- Strong understanding of basic marketing principles;
- Excellent communication and business writing or proposal writing skills;
- Hands-on experience in negotiating complex internet deals;
- Proven experience in relationship building, business development;
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills and creativity as well as, excellent interpersonal, relationship building and negotiation skills;
- Excellent knowledge of Armenian, English and Russian languages;
- Excellent PC skills.

APPLICATION PROCEDURES:
Interested candidates are encouraged to submit a CV to: hr.sas@sasgroup.am with a note of "Import Officer" in the subject line or call +(374 10) 52 57 22 for inquiries. The Group thanks all who express interest in this opportunity; however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Customs Broker- Parts Logistician - Zeppelin Armenia LLC - Abovyan

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Purchase to obtain documents and information necessary for Customs clearance;
- Prepare Customs entries and follow-up with the clearance process on all entries prepared;
- Perform other work-related duties as assigned;
- Provide excellent customs service, accurate and timely submission of documentation;
- Make parts orders in corporate system and make appropriate registrations in 1C software;
- Be responsible for inventory control.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- University degree;
- Knowledge of Armenian customs;
- Working knowledge of English language;
- Fluent knowledge of Russian language;
- Excellent computer literacy, 1C software knowledge is a plus;
- Broker license is a plus;
- Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines;
- Good interpersonal skills;
- Driving license.

APPLICATION PROCEDURES:
Candidates are kindly requested to e-mail CVs/ resumes to: elmira.hovhannisyan@zeppelin.am . Please clearly mention the position title "Customs Broker/ Parts Logistician" in subject of your e-mail.

Expert- Facilitator on Mobilizing Communities - Regional Environmental Center for the Caucasus - Tavush Marz

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Foster implementation of raising awareness program of the local communities and authorities in the sphere of sustainable management and rational use of forest resources at the national level;
- Organize workshops, seminars and trainings with participation of local population and local community organizations;
- Participate in seminars, trainings and meetings;
- Summarize results of the meetings, seminars and trainings;
- Provision recommendations for raising effectiveness of envisaged activities targeting public awareness;
- Prepare reports on project activities.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Higher education (preferably with specialization of work with communities);
- Good understanding of socio-economic situation, community management and nature protection issues;
- Awareness and understanding of the main points concerned with the sustainable development principles;
- Ability to travel at the local and international level;
- Working experience and cooperation with the governmental structures, local authorities, donors, NGOs, private sector and mass media;
- Good analytical skills, ability to clearly express ideas in oral and written forms;
- Good interpersonal, communicative and organizational skills;
- Ability to establish and maintain working relations in a team;
- Good knowledge of Armenian and Russian languages.

REMUNERATION/ SALARY:
Contract on rendering of services (service contract).

APPLICATION PROCEDURES:
Interested applicants should submit a current CV by email to: Tatev Zadoyan, tatev.zadoyan@rec-caucasus.am , mentioning the position title "Expert/ Facilitator on Mobilizing Communities/ Meetings within Awareness Raising Program" in the subject line of the message or to the following address: 1, Charents Street, 2nd floor, 0025 Yerevan, Armenia. Only shortlisted candidates will be interviewed.

Designer - SAS Group LLC - Yerevan

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Provide project design direction, design decisions, project design presentations and supervision and coordination of design work;
- Provide creative design solutions for all in-store POS;
- Work with photographers, external illustrators, printers and manufacturers that might be involved in the development of a project;
- Assist in the design and production of retail products, promotions, catalogs and related materials as needed; provide conception, design and produce rough and electronic layouts of spreads for catalogs.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Minimum 2 years experience in graphic design, preferably in consumer products;
- Experience in designing a variety of sales, trade and POS materials;
- Drive for the highest standards of innovation and graphic application in all materials;
- Ability to design with imagination and freshness to meet tight objectives and deadlines, learn retail requirements and work within established graphic standards;
- Understanding of retail industry needs (advertising, branding);
- Proficiency with PC platform, Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator, Quark, PowerPoint and Corel Draw;
- Excellent communicator and clear thinker;
- Excellent interpersonal, relationship building skills, negotiation skills.

APPLICATION PROCEDURES:
Interested candidates are encouraged to submit a CV to: hr.sas@sasgroup.am with a note of "Designer" in the subject line or call +(374 10) 52 57 22 for inquiries. The Group thanks all who express interest in this opportunity; however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.