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Type: Full-time
Deadline: 24-Jun-18 00:00:00
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Description
The overall responsibility of the Deputy Executive Director is to support the day-to-day management and programme-specific coordination of Tufenkian Foundations programs in Artsakh and Armenia. The job is based in Yerevan with frequent travel to Artsakh.
Responsibilities
Project/ Program Management and Development:
- Responsible for successful development and implementation of business and socioeconomic projects, as well as capacity assessment and identification of project partners in Artsakh and Armenia;
- Responsible for developing monitoring and evaluation plans for all projects being implemented or being developed in Artsakh and/ or Armenia;
- Successfully enhance performance of existing economic development and relevant projects by reviewing/ revising existing business plans and practices and/ or by recommending modifications and new activities;
- Responsible for preparing project implementation action plans with clear deliverables and deadlines for new and existing projects;
- Visit project sites on a regular basis and prepare progress reports, identifying potential problems/ risks and recommend risk management and mitigation measures.
Finance and Administration:
- Work with Executive Director (ED) and staff in developing and overseeing country and program finance and budget management, including tracking of financial and material resources and provision of accurate and timely financial reports;
- Ensure that projects and the country program are managed to agreed budgets;
- Ensure compliance with all Tufenkian Foundation administrative and financial procedures and policies, as well as applicable donor regulations, if any;
- Review and submit for approval program expenditures, budget adjustments, and budget amendment requests to the Board and donors.
Reporting:
- Work with staff to prepare quarterly reports to the Board by providing accurate progress reports on all projects in Armenia and Artsakh;
- Work with staff to ensure timely delivery of quality reporting to donors and external partners as appropriate, including narratives, budgets, work plans;
- Support ED in preparation of annual reports (both financial and programmatic).
Liaison:
- In absence of ED, ensure appropriate and detailed liaison with other NGOs, donors, and governmental officials, for excellent coordination and representation;
- Ensure that Tufenkian Foundation programing conforms with; and collaborates/coordinates with government programs where required and/or possible.
Support to Project/ Program Management:
- In case of absence of the Executive Director, the Deputy Executive Director will assume direct coordination and management of program and project staff;
- Help Tufenkian Foundation staff to seek both external and in-country funding for projects.
RequiredQualifications
Education:
- University degree in Management, Development, Agribusiness, Business or a relevant field.
Experience:
- Management experience, with significant practical project and business management experience in humanitarian/ development context;
- Good conceptual understanding and practical knowledge of business development in Artsakh and Armenia;
- Experience of working in development projects in Armenia and/ or Artsakh;
- Previous experience of preparing business plans, proposals, preparing work plans, training staff, monitoring/ evaluating projects, and government liaison.
Skills and Competencies:
- Good understanding of the needs in business development and agribusiness growth within Armenian context;
- Strategic and analytical thinking and ability to perform under pressure;
- Ability to manage processes, maintain focus on objectives and details, and meet deadlines as per project implementation plans;
- Personnel management skills: ability to delegate, follow-up, supervise and support;
- Excellent project monitoring and quality control skills;
- Good information management and processing skills;
- Solid drafting/ reporting skills (in English language);
- Proficiency in Armenian and English languages;
- Good understanding in accounting and budget management skills;
- PC proficiency, at least including word processing (MS Word) and spreadsheets (MS Excel); ability to design and use databases (MS Access) is an advantage;
- Ability to travel to Artsakh.
Benefits
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