Location: JobParser.Models.Location
Category: Banking, Finance and Accounting
Type: Full Time
Deadline: 15-Jan-18 00:00:00
Salary:
Description
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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