Economic Development Project Officer

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Deadline: 18 July 2024

Employment term: Contract

Category: Business/Management

Job type: Full time

Location: Yerevan

Job description:

Jinishian Memorial Foundation (JMF) is looking for a candidate to work as an economic development project officer to implement projects in the area of Economic Development.

Job responsibilities

  • Participate in development of new economic development projects
  • Participate in direct implementation of the economic development project activities
  • Participate in monitoring and evaluation of projects activities to guarantee programmatic and financial compliance to project proposals, contracts and JMF policies
  • Participate in delivering business related training and consulting
  • Support in designing program documents, contracts and necessary materials
  • Assist in preparation of handout materials related to the Program activities (reports, booklets, success stories and etc.)
  • Participate in written and spoken presentation of the projects activities
  • Be informed on economic development initiatives in Armenia, including the activities of other key players in the sector
  • Contribute in developing and updating JMF’s Economic Development Programs strategies and programs.
  • Maintain good relations with stakeholders supporting the formation of lasting partnerships
  • Other duties assigned by the Program Coordinator that relates to the Program activities
  • Assist the Executive Director and other program department staff as needed to fulfill JMF’s overall mission and objectives.

Required qualifications

  • Bachelor/Master degree in Business Administration, Economics or other relevant field
  • Working/internship/volunteering experience in an organization that implements economic development projects in Armenia is a plus
  • Professional written and verbal communication skills in Armenian and English
  • Good interpersonal skills
  • Computer Skills
  • Willingness to work overtime (if needed) and travel the regions of Armenia

Required candidate level: Junior

Additional information

Аpply online via staff.am and follow entire application process.

Professional skills

Business management

Soft skills

Written communication skills

Positive attitude

Time management

Problem solving 

Conflict resolution skills

Public speaking

Coaching /mentorship

Presentation skills

Creative thinking

Self-motivation

Hardworking

Sense of responsibility

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Contact details

Website https://www.jinishian.org/

Phone: +37410544417

Address: apt 5, 34 Abovyan poxoc, Yerevan, Armenia