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Technical Leader in Armenia - Public Demand for and Access to Human Rights Protections
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The East-West Management Institute, Inc. (EWMI) invites Armenian national experts to apply for technical leadership position with a new, five-year international development project called the Promoting Human Rights in Armenia (PHRA) activity, funded by the United States Agency for International Development (USAID). These are long-term, full-time positions based in Yerevan, with the assignments scheduled to begin immediately.

TECHNICAL LEAD FOR OBJECTIVE 3: Public Demand for and Access to Human Rights Protections in Armenia are Improved.

The Technical Lead for Objective 3 will be responsible for implementing activities on improving public demand for and access to human rights protections, including through public outreach and education, collaboration with CSOs, and strategic litigation and advocacy. He/she will ensure the timely implementation of activities within the portfolio, maintain regular contract with counterparts, subgrantees and engaged experts to achieve expected results. Required qualifications:

  • Minimum of 7 years of experience working in the area of human rights strengthening through public advocacy, civil society engagement, public outreach and education, and/or strategic litigation, preferably in Armenia;
  • Minimum of 7 years of management experience with international development programs; 
  • University level degree in public administration, law, political science, or related field;
  • Excellent communication, interpersonal, and leadership skills, including through public communications and outreach; and
  • Fluency in speaking, reading, and writing in English and Armenian.

To apply: Please send (i) a curriculum vitae, (ii) cover letter, and (iii) contact information for three references to:employment@ewmi.org. Please include in the subject line “Armenia - and the title of the position for which you are applying”. Evaluation of applications will begin immediately thereafter and continue until the position is filled. The closing date for applications is December 8, with interviews of finalists to be conducted in Yerevan during early December. All qualified applicants will be considered solely on the basis of merit, and salary will be commensurate to experience. Interviews Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.