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Grant Job Opportunity with New USAID-funded Project in Armenia

The East-West Management Institute, Inc. (EWMI) invites Armenian national experts to apply for finance and budgeting leadership positions 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.

GRANTS ADMINISTRATOR

The Grants manager will be responsible for the efficient management of PHRA’s grant activities. He/she will work closely with partners on capacity building activities on grant management, advise on the grant management process, and assist or lead training activities on financial and grant management in collaboration with the Finance and Human Resources Manager. Required qualifications:

  • Minimum of 5 years of experience in financial and management and grantees’ monitoring with international development programs, including experience with USAID-funded projects and grants.
  • Demonstrated ability to mentor and build the capacity of local implementing partners and grantees.
  • Familiarity with financial management systems and project databases;
  • Strong organizational and multitasking skills with an ability to work under pressure;
  • Proven experience with managing large grant portfolios and developing compliance training;
  • University level degree in accounting, business administration, or related field; and
  • Fluent in Armenian and English.

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.