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Technical Leader in Armenia - Legal and Regulatory Frameworks for Human Rights Protection in Armenia are Improved
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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 1: Legal and Regulatory Frameworks for Human Rights Protection in Armenia are Improved

The Technical Lead for Objective 1 will be responsible for implementing all activities designed to improve the legal environment for human rights protection, including labor rights protection and anti-discrimination. 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 to strengthen human rights, including drafting laws and regulations, preferably in Armenia;
  • Demonstrated understanding of the current legal and regulatory framework in Armenia, as well as international human rights standards and frameworks;
  • Minimum of 7 years of management experience with international development programs;
  • University level degree in Law, Human Rights, Political Science, or related field;
  • Excellent communication, interpersonal, and leadership skills; 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.