Sunday, November 15, 2009

Translator - K-Telecom - Yerevan

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Make written translations from English into Russian, Armenian and vice versa;
- Make written translations of different types of documents such as contracts, orders, instructions, manuals and other normative documents;
- Translate at least 10,000 symbols per day;
- Proofread the translated materials;
- Submit daily, weekly and monthly reports on the number of characters translated;
- Provide oral translation during meetings and conferences.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Higher education in Linguistics;
- At least 3 years of proven work experience in legal-related environment and translation of legal documents;
- Legal background is a plus;
- Excellent knowledge of Armenian, English and Russian languages;
- Advanced computer skills: MS Office;
- Interpersonal and communication skills;
- Organized, dynamic and responsible personality;
- Ability to work under pressure and within limited deadlines;
- Ability to work efficiently without supervision;
- Team working, strong problem-solving skills;
- Punctual and accurate personality.

APPLICATION PROCEDURES:
Please send your CV to: Translators@mts.am . Only shortlisted candidates will be invited for the interview.

Logistics Specialist - Agarak Copper Molybdenum Combine CJSC - Yerevan

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Coordinate, assign and review work;
- Establish work schedules and procedures;
- Coordinate activities with other work units or departments;
- Prepare and submit reports;
- Manage and maintain account files;
- Produce contracts and other necessary documentation;
- Prepare all documentation accurately;
- Go away on business trips to different regions of Armenia.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- University degree;
- Good knowledge of Microsoft Office tools (Excel, Word and Internet);
- Fluent knowledge of Armenian and Russian languages;
- Good communication and presentation skills;
- Driving license.

APPLICATION PROCEDURES:
To apply for this position, please send your CV to: anoush79@mail.ru . Please mention "Logistics Specialist" in the subject line of your message.

Economic Development Expert - World Vision Armenia - Yerevan

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Lead update and implementation of WV Armenia Economic Development Strategy to ensure that it is complimentary in approach, meets economic development needs in ADPs and achieves WV Armenia’s strategic goals;
- Provide technical expertise in designing Economic Development programs/ projects. Identify funding sources; assist the team in preparing applications for funding sources, writing proposals and tracking projects to completion;
- Set agreed standards and priorities, and monitor progress according to established plan, advise and support the ADP and sector management in necessary adjustments;
- Provide technical input to implementation of the Economic Development programs/ projects;
- Actively pursue and develop external business alliances/ networking with relevant partner organizations;
- Provide tools for ensuring good practice in supporting local economic initiatives;
- Ensure close coordination, excellent relationships and a “coaching and monitoring relationship” with private sector, local NGOs, authorities and partners in relevant Ministries;
- Support the team in identification of sustainability indicators for Economic Development component;
- Provide capacity building of WV Armenia staff in Economic Development field;
- Define new areas for Economic Development component integration into WV Armenia’s programs;
- Prepare progress reports (against a detailed implementation plan) and other technical reports and submit them in a timely manner;
- Coordinate and obtain, as needed, professional and technical assistance for ED programs from all applicable or appropriate sources.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
The following knowledge, skills, and abilities may be acquired through a combination of formal schooling, self-education, prior experience, or on-the-job training:
- MBA in Economics and/ or Development;
- At least five year professional experience with an international development organization;
- Excellent analytical skills in social economic, community development and finance related areas;
- Planning, budgeting and research experience in the development of new projects;
- Ability to communicate effectively, present the program to donors and partners, write well and express technical and business issues in a sensitive manner;
- Good knowledge of the Country ED context;
- Experience in design, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of grants and proposals;
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills both in English and Armenian languages.

APPLICATION PROCEDURES:
To apply for this position, please send a detailed letter of intent with a CV addressing relevant qualifications and experience to: lyusya_nalchajyan@wvi.org and CC to: armine_babayan@wvi.org. In the subject line of your e-mail message please mention the title of the position you are applying for.
No information inquiries will be handled over the phone. Only short listed candidates will be notified for the interview.

Administrative Assistant- Marketing Specialist - SFL LLC - Yerevan

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Provide high-level administrative support by conducting research handling information requests, and performing clerical functions such as preparing correspondence, receiving visitors, arranging conference calls and scheduling meetings;
- Be responsible for product marketing planning, activities and execution to improve the brand’s and company performance, image and competitive positioning for customers, employees and other stakeholders.

Summary of Duties:
- Greet visitors and determine whether they should be given access to specific individuals;
- Prepare responses to correspondence containing routine inquiries;
- Perform general office duties such as ordering supplies and maintaining records management systems;
- Compose reports, correspondence and memorandums; review drafts and finished documents for appropriate grammatical usage;
- Compile, transcribe and distribute minutes of meetings;
- Attend meetings in order to record minutes;
- Work with top management to develop programs and initiatives that target brand and product growth (margin and market share) in areas of opportunity;
- Work with top management to ensure effective support in launching new products, new programs and create acceptance of existing products;
- Provide telephone support product sales issues;
- Be responsible for the development of support materials and the product sales presentations for new product introductions;
- Identify and develop product update bulletins on critical issues, including new option offerings or key marketing topics. Create competitive product comparisons to enhance market position.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Higher education in the relevant field;
- At least 3-5 years of experience in the relevant position;
- Excellent computer skills (MS Word, Excel, Outlook, Internet, etc.);
- Excellent knowledge of Armenian, English and Russian languages, knowledge of other foreign languages is a plus;
- High level of communication skills, presentation skills, enthusiasm and willingness to learn;
- Translation skills (both verbal and written);
- Good managerial and organizational skills;
- Ability to work independently and on own initiative;
- Ability to work under pressure and within limited deadlines.

REMUNERATION/ SALARY:
Highly competitive

APPLICATION PROCEDURES:
Please submit your resumes to: jobs@sflpro.com . Please indicate the position you are applying for in the subject line of your message. No personal visits, deliveries or phone calls, please. Only short listed candidates will be notified for the interview.

Wednesday, November 4, 2009

Accountant - Nina Hovnanian Couture - Yerevan

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Conduct all financial activities through the lens of managerial accounting;
- Work in a team that manages a complex set of activities;
- Work with the production department to calculate costs and determine pricing;
- Prepare initial accounting files;
- Reconcile liabilities with suppliers (accounts payable and receivable);
- Prepare payment orders, produce cash flow;
- Follow up with bank statements;
- Monitor cash advances;
- Perform other duties as may be required.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance;
- At least 6 year experience in general accounting;
- Excellent organizational, documentation and communication skills (both written and oral) and a proactive work attitude;
- Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel and modern accounting software;
- Strong work ethic;
- Strong analytical skills and initiative;
- Strong English language skills is preferred.

APPLICATION PROCEDURES:
Interested candidates are encouraged to submit a CV to: matt@nbranding.com with a note of "Accountant" in the subject line. We thank all who express interest in this opportunity; however only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Applications privacy and confidentiality guaranteed.

Distant Banking Services Expert - Converse Bank CJSC - Yerevan

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Design, develop and implement distant service tools;
- Regularly monitor distant services, improve customer service quality;
- Monitor market development, distant tools profitability, competitive capacity and price policy;
- Introduce corresponding changes and present relevant proposals;
- Participate in processing comprehensive development and strategy planning on part of the Bank distant tools.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Higher education;
- Minimum 2 years of experience in the banking field;
- Knowledge of legislative acts regulating banking activities;
- Clear understanding of customer service and lending procedures;
- Knowledge of banking products and services;
- Good knowledge of computer software /MS Office, As Bank/;
- Fluency in Armenian, Russian and English languages;
- Ability to effectively associate and cooperate both with colleagues and clients;
- Capability to make decisions, high sense of responsibility;
- Team working skills;
- Ability to formulate ideas both verbally and in writing.

APPLICATION PROCEDURES:
Candidates, who meet the attached requirements and wish to apply for the position, should send their applications to: job@conversebank.am .
The subject field of the message should be filled as follows:
E-banking “name, last name”.
Only accurately filled in applications will be viewed.
Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

Extended Term Temporary - World Bank Yerevan Office - Yerevan

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Maintain desktop and laptop computers, printers, software applications, copiers, telephone systems and other information/ office technology within the work area to ensure that all IT-dependent activities continue to function without disruption;
- Provide computer and network support in response to specific requests related to various Bank standard software and hardware, printing problems, computer viruses, network connection and usage, and other IT-related matters;
- Configure desktop and laptop computers with applications for Bank staff use in the office or for travel on mission;
- Troubleshoot non-complex hardware and/or software problems, respond to clients’ requests for help, diagnose problems, and identify the appropriate source to solve the problem, if unable to resolve it him/herself;
- Provide “hands on” training and support hardware and/or software use;
- Ensure that Bank information and information systems are protected in a manner consistent with Bank information security policy, procedures and standards.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Higher level University degree, BS in computer systems and software;
- Minimum 3 years in Information Management;
- Up to date knowledge of Lotus Notes, Microsoft Windows and Excel;
- Proven analytical and problem-solving skills;
- Fluent oral and writing skills in English and Armenian languages;
- Excellent computer skills, especially word processing and spread sheet analysis;
- Excellent interpersonal communication skills, demonstrated ability to work cooperatively and ability to liaise tactfully as a member of a multicultural team;
- Proven ability to interact actively with clients.

Essential Information Solution Network (ISN) Competences:
- Ability to apply problem solving strategies to evaluate and solve problems effectively;
- Basic knowledge and understanding of effective practices for dealing with clients in a variety of situations;
- Basic knowledge of World Bank Headquarters and Country Office missions and functions;
- Basic ability to evaluate, organize and maintain information/ documentation in a systematic fashion in compliance with the Bank’s information security policy;
- Basic ability to determine and evaluate possible solutions to operating errors;
- Basic understanding of the processes involved with installing and maintaining World bank standard hardware and software;
- Familiarity with industry standards, controls and best practices on IT services management and information security.

APPLICATION PROCEDURES:
Applicants are requested to submit a package of documents comprising of Letter of Interest, CV and three contacts for references to Mrs. Era Buniatyan, at: ebuniatyan@worldabnk.org . Tel.: +(374 10) 52 09 92.
Only short-listed candidates will be contacted for the interview. An internal candidate is likely to apply for this position.