Job opportunity with an upcoming USAID-funded program in Armenia

Apply immediately, but no later than by the end of the day on February 29, 2024

East-West Management Institute, Inc. (EWMI) invites applications by international and national experts for the Chief of Party position as part of EWMI’s proposal for the upcoming five-year USAID/Armenia Promoting Human Rights in Armenia (PHRA) Activity. The Activity will promote human rights and fundamental freedoms in Armenia by preventing, responding to human rights violations, and enhancing rights protection. This is a long-term position and offers a generous benefits package. The assignment is expected to start in September 2024.

Chief of Party

Overall responsibilities:

The Chief of Party (COP) is the key leadership role for this Activity and will be responsible for managing all aspects of the program including meeting the objectives of the Activity while providing overall technical, administrative, operational, and logistical management. The COP will act as the principal liaison between USAID/Armenia, government, partners, human rights and civil society organizations. The COP will also be responsible for overseeing the day-to-day management of programmatic staff. The COP will provide mentorship and training, as needed, for all national staff.

Required qualifications

• Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in political science, public administration, international relations, organizational development, plus at least 10 years of relevant experience working on human rights, civil society, and/or other democracy and governance programming. Master’s degree preferred.

Desired qualifications

• Demonstrated ability to communicate and collaborate effectively with individuals and teams at all levels, both internally and externally.
• Proven senior experience working with human rights, media and civil society organizations, particularly those supporting marginalized and underrepresented populations.
• Prior work experience in the Caucasus, Central Asia, or Eastern Europe (preferably within Armenia).
• Proven senior management experience on human rights and civil society projects, gender mainstreaming and working in a multi-cultural environment. Previous COP experience preferred.
• Demonstrated understanding of and commitment to approaches and strategies advocating for human rights.
• Demonstrated skills in leadership, mentoring, motivation and supervision of multicultural teams within a dynamic setting.
• Familiarity with USAID regulations and policies.
• Demonstrated ability to cultivate relationships with civil society organizations as well as government officials across multiple sectoral ministries.
• Excellent oral and written communication and interpersonal skills in English. Fluency in Armenian preferred.

To apply: Please send (i) a curriculum vitae, (ii) cover letter, and (iii) contact information for three references to: employment@ewmi.org and include in the subject line “COP – Armenia PHRA”. No phone calls please. EWMI will contact applicants for interviews or to request additional information. EWMI is an equal opportunity employer.