Organization Name: Good Governance – YER
Location: Yerevan,AM
Grade: G5
Closing Date of application: 12-03-2012
No. of Posts: 1
Background
The OSCE Office in Yerevan invites applications from highly qualified, energetic and experienced Armenian professionals for the Extra-budgetary (ExB) post of Project Assistant at the Good Governance Unit of the Office. The post duration is limited to the Project activities (till July 2013).
The incumbent will work under the direct supervision of the National Project Officer (ExB, NP1) and the overall guidance of the National Programme Officer, Good Governance Unit. He/she will provide clerical, administrative and logistical support in the framework of the ‘Strengthening Electoral Processes in Armenia’ ExB project activities.
Tasks and Responsibilities
1. Supports implementation of the project activities, particularly with regard to administrative, budget and logistical framework;
2. Raises Procurement Requests related to the ExB Project implementation and travel in IRMA System;
3. Provides advice on and assists in development of project action plans, related schedules and budget implementation plans;
4. Maintains financial records of the ExB Project, examines all financial documents (receipts, invoices, others), verifies their consistency with the established OSCE Financial Regulation and relevant Administrative/Financial Instructions;
5. Assists in monitoring implementation of the project activities carried out by the Implementing Partners, including financial monitoring and reporting , follow-up with donors;
6. Maintains project files, including organizing data and information, preparing and maintaining records, documents, and control plans for the monitoring of the project implementation ;
7. Liaises with and attends the meetings with partners of the Project, including international, domestic public and non-governmental organizations; attends relevant meetings, roundtables, workshops and other events; prepares relevant records;
8. Organizes meeting, drafts agendas, co-ordinates participation, prepares and distributes notes of the meetings;
9. Provides limited interpretation or translation, as necessary, in meetings and with relation to project documents;
10. Performs other relevant work as required.
Necessary Qualifications
1. Completion of secondary education supplemented by formal courses in project management , administration or finance;
2. Minimum 4 years of relevant work experience in project management or administration, preferably in international organization;
3. Experience in organisation of events and discussions (e.g. drafting agendas, identifying participants, etc);
4. Knowledge of election administration system in Armenia and experience in translation/interpretation will be an asset;
5. Computer literate with practical experience in Microsoft packages, e-mail and Internet;
6. Excellent communication skills in English and Armenian;
7. Knowledge of Russian is an asset;
8. Ability to work with people of different nationalities, religions and cultural backgrounds;
9. Demonstrated gender awareness and sensitivity, and ability to integrate a gender perspective into tasks.
Remuneration Package
Monthly remuneration, subject to social security deductions is EUR 643. Social benefits will include participation in the Van Breda medical insurance scheme and the OSCE Provident Fund.
How To Apply
If you wish to apply for this position, please use the OSCE’s
online
application link found under http://www.osce.org/employment/43284 .
Please note that offline applications (by e-mail, fax or hard copy) will NOT be considered by the OSCE Office in Yerevan.
The applications must be registered
online
not later than 18:00 on Monday, March 12, 2012 .
The OSCE, as an equal opportunity organization, encourages female candidates to apply. The OSCE Office in Yerevan will use a transparent and competitive screening process. It will only contact those applicants in whom there is further interest.
