Program coordinator for the areas of Civil Society and Human Rights

Original source: www.osf.am

This position is under the supervision of the Executive Director and local Board of Directors in the department of human rights, criminal justice, and civil society. The specialist’s responsibility will be the successful implementation of the Foundation’s strategy in the areas of Civil Society Development and Networking.

Job Profile:
• Assisting with managing, monitoring, and evaluation of grants and projects within the Civil Society and Human Rights of the Foundation
• Reviewing proposals and preparing summaries for follow up
• Preparing case briefs in mentioned areas for Foundation’s website
• Undertaking research tasks, analysis of relevant legislation and preparation of legal justifications for issues within the Foundation’s priorities in the areas of the Human Rights and Civil Society

Qualifications will include:
• A minimum of five years of experience in the area of human rights, rule of law and/or policy development in an international organization
• University degree preferably in law, human rights or any relevant area of study
• Clear understanding of the critical human rights challenges in Armenia and familiarity with international trends in human rights, rule of law, democracy promotion and civil society development
• In-depth knowledge of national strategies, legislation, regulations, commitments, obligations related to human rights and relevant international frameworks
• Strong dedication to human rights promotion in Armenia
• Experience of working with vulnerable groups, civil society groups/networks, state institutions and agencies, international organizations
• Experience in communications and outreach to vulnerable groups
• Ability to handle confidential issues
• Willingness and capacity to learn new approaches
• Self-motivation with an ability to set and meet goals
• Ability to work under pressure and willingness to work long hours
• Strong communication skills
• Fluency in English and Armenian

Deadline for submission of applications (CV and a cover letter) is 15:00 p.m. on November 4, 2016, via e-mail:[email protected]. Only short listed candidates will be invited to the interview.