Job: Young Expert for "Establishment of a New Governance Model for Public Schools (Policy Design and Implementation)" Project at YES Armenia Programme Company

Location: Yerevan, Armenia

Category:

Type: Full-time

Deadline: 26-Oct-17 00:00:00

Salary:

Description
The main objective of the "Establishment of a New Governance Model for Public Schools (Policy Design and Implementation)" Project is to design and implement a new policy aimed at introducing a new model of school governance for public schools in Armenia. The Young Expert will perform the following tasks:
a) Carry out a 'best practice research' on school governance models in close cooperation with all relevant stakeholders from public and private domains;
b) Investigate and provide a summary analysis on the current governance model for public schools in Armenia;
c) Design a new policy for new model of governance for public schools in Armenia in close cooperation with all relevant stakeholders from public and private domains;
d) Organise implementation management and due reporting on implementation of the designed policy once approved by the MoES or relevant authority.

Responsibilities
- With support of the Project Leader (e.g. Deputy Minister) and the YES Armenia Programme Manager, develop a detailed work plan with deliverables and outcomes for the project "Establishment of a New Governance Model for Public Schools (Policy Design and Implementation)" (hereafter project) implementation
- Review the project deliverable, outcomes, and schedule with senior management of a ministry/ agency and all relevant stakeholders;
- Establish a communication schedule to update stakeholders;
- Execute the project according to the project plan;
- Develop forms, records, and files to document project activities and information collected;
- Monitor the progress of the project and make adjustments as necessary to ensure the successful completion of the project;
- Write reports on the project for management and other stakeholders;
- Ensure that the project outcomes and deliverables are on time (in line with the work plan) and of the proper quality level;
- Perform other tasks assigned by the supervisor.

RequiredQualifications
- Master's degree in Human Resource Management, Public Administration, Project Management, Education Management or other related area;
- At least 2 years of work experience in human resource management, public administration, education management, project management or other related area;
- Knowledge of project management basics;
- Ability to write reports, develop work plans and other documentation;
- Critical thinking ability and problem solving mindset;
- Effective communication skills, including ability to work with high level officials and presentation skills both oral and in writing;
- Good time management, prioritizing and organizing skills;
- Good researching and drafting skills;
- Good computer skills including spreadsheets, word processing, e-mail and Internet;
- Good knowledge of Armenian and English languages.

Benefits

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