Friday, June 22, 2018

Job: Project Manager for Laureate Selection and Award Impact at IDeA (Initiatives for Development of Armenia) Charitable Foundation Company

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Type: Full time

Deadline: 04-Jul-18 00:00:00

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Description
The position is based in Yerevan, Armenia. May be required to undertake travel necessary for the projects under management/ coordination.
The main areas of responsibilities include:
- Laureate Selection and Award Impact Process Management: develop a detailed project plan for Laureate Selection and Award Impact activities (general project management), work constantly improving the Aurora Prize processes and procedures, execute according to the project plan and the Aurora Prize Bylaws;
- Data Analysis: administer the Aurora Prize nominations system and database, ensure timely, accurate and high-quality analysis of nominations and the Prize Impact. Aurora Humanitarian Index data analysis may also be required;
- Communication and Relationship Management: coordinate and manage key stakeholders and outsourced service providers involved in the development and implementation of the Aurora Prize (Laureate Selection and Award Impact) project procedures.

Responsibilities
Handle any arising issues timely and proactively. Laureate Selection Management and Award Impact Process Management
- As member of the Prize Secretariat help manage Laureate Selection Process at each of the key stages: nomination, selection and award presentation, including:
a) Ensure proactive stakeholder outreach, provide any necessary materials and encourages nominations;
b) Track the online nomination process;
c) Coordinate necessary translations, keep all Aurora Prize related materials (e.g. presentations, brochures, information packs, guidelines, etc.) updated in the project's shared folder;
d) Prepare nominee profiles for the Secretariat checks, Expert Panel and Selection Committee voting;
e) Collaborate with the due diligence service providers;
- Coordinate communications between the Secretariat and the Designated Organizations which receive 1,000,000 USD award ensuring completion of all formal procedures (due diligence, signing of agreements, etc.), approval of their project proposal(s), timely transfer of funds, and provision of reporting requirements as well as monitoring the progress and impact;
- Ensure general project management support of the program, including:
a) Development of a detailed work plan, review and revision of the projects schedule with senior management as required;
b) Evaluation of the outcomes of the project, ensuring that the project deliverables are on time, and within the planned budget and quality;
c) Systematic reports to Senior Manager on the status of the Aurora Prize Laureate Selection and Award Impact project developments.

Data Analysis:
a) Administer, develop and contribute to the improvement of the Aurora Prize nominations system;
b) Moderate the database of nominations, ensure timely, accurate and high-quality analysis and provide data and analytics requested by the Senior Manager and/ or other project leads;
c) Monitor and analyze the Prize Impact data and provide analytical reports;
d) Aurora Humanitarian Index data analysis may also be required.

Communication and Relationship Management Support:
- Support communications with Laureate Selection and Award Impact stakeholders: Selection Committee members, Expert Panel members, nominators, nominees, finalists, laureates, designated organizations and outsourced service providers (consultants, auditors, legal advisors) – track communications and ensure timely response to any inquiries;
- Contribute to the development and ensure timely distribution of the regular communications (e.g. Selection Committee info letters, reports to the co-founders) and other important announcements;
- Track and respond to general inquiries coming to the Aurora Prize Secretariat AuroraSecretariat@auroraprize.com and general Laureate Selection and Award Impact inquiries coming to info@auroraprize.com.

RequiredQualifications
- Preferably a combination of degrees in the fields of Communications and Research (Master's level with at least 3 years of related work experience or Bachelor's level with at least 5 years of experience);
- Excellent analytical, organizational, planning, project management and time management skills;
- Strong propensity for data research and analysis with exceptional attention to detail. Proven experience in appropriate software systems is a plus;
- Ability to convert complex ideas into accessible and engaging content;
- Excellent English language written and verbal communication skills; knowledge of additional language (preferably Armenian and/ or Russian languages) is a plus.

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