Job: National Socio-Economist/ Community Participation Specialist for SPPA-A Project at Consecoard LLC Company

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Type: Full Time

Deadline: 15-Jan-17 00:00:00

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Description
Consecoard LLC is looking for a National Socio-Economist/ Community Participation Specialist for SPPA-A Project. Under the supervision of Team Leader (or the Deputy Team Leader in case of the Team Leader's absence), the National Socio-Economist/ Community Participation Specialist will provide technical advice, coordination and facilitation in support of the implementation of the socio-economic development component of the SPPA-A project.

Responsibilities
The specific tasks of the National Socio-Economist/ Community Participation Specialist comprise, but are not limited to the following:
- Support the Team Leader (TL) and Deputy Team Leader (DTL) in developing strategies for and steering the socio-economic development component of the Project;
- Based on the results of respective assessments and studies, assist in developing and updating investment and operational plans, with a particular focus on socio-economic development, community participation and stakeholder involvement in the support zones of the Project's PAs;
- Contribute to the preparation of tender documents required for the contracting of external providers of services and goods in support of socio-economic development in the project area, participate in the evaluation of respective tenders, and assist the TL/ DTL in the supervision of contractors;
- With a focus on socio-economic development, community participation and stakeholder involvement, assist in the implementation of other project activities, incl.:
a) Work of Regional Advisory Boards (RABs);
b) Implementation of Quick Start Measures (QSM);
c) Financial Participatory Approach (FPA) processes;
d) Investments to improve project communities' household energy status;
e) Community participation in environment protection;
f) Eco-tourism development in the project area;
g) Co-funding schemes (if any) to attract additional socio-economic investment in the Project's PA support zones;
- Contribute to progress and other reports to be prepared by the Project, with a focus on socio-economic investments and activities in support of the project communities;
- Carry out other tasks which might reasonably be given by the TL/ DTL in the context of overall project implementation.

RequiredQualifications
- Postgraduate qualification (preferably MSc or equivalent) in Socio-Economics, Sociology, Economics (with a specialisation in Microeconomics and/ or small businesses administration), Agricultural Economics, Rural Development, Agriculture, or a similarly relevant subject;
- At least 7 years of practical work experience as a Consultant in a similar position;
- Previous work experience in projects supporting both natural resources management and socio-economic development;
- Good knowledge of and experience with empiric social research, qualitative rapid assessment approaches, and approaches promoting active community engagement;
- Practical work experience livelihood development in rural Armenia;
- Ability to work well in a rural/ remote project context;
- Dedication to the concerns of local communities and people;
- Previous work experience with donor-funded socio-economic and/ or rural development projects;
- Excellent command of both English and Armenian languages (written and oral);
- Strong computer (MS Office and internet) skills.

Benefits

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