Job: Manager of the Mining Legislation Reform Initiative (MLRI) at American University of Armenia Company

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Category: Law

Type: Full Time

Deadline: 08-Mar-18 00:00:00

Salary:

Description

Responsibilities

- Based on existing research and analysis, as well as additional research/analysis as needed, develop a strategy and action plan of legislative and institutional reform in line with the aims of the project
- Organize consultative meetings with stakeholders and conduct constructive public discussions and debates to inform legislative reform directions
- Create a coalition of influential international organizations (e.g., World Bank, IFC, EBRD, ADB, etc.), foreign government representatives (e.g., US, UK, German, Canadian, Norwegian Embassies, etc.), individuals, etc. to unite behind this effort and use their respective and collective leverage to effectuate change
- Work together with Armenian government officials to refine the proposals into legislation, and see them through the legislative process into law
- Work together to create involvement of civil society, coordinating efforts of local NGO's in the environmental sphere, creating a media component doing PR and education, and more as additional forces driving change
- Active engagement in ongoing national initiatives to reform the mining sector.
- Prepare communications strategy for the MLRI
- Be the public face of the MLRI, organizing and attending press briefings, writing news articles, opinion editorials, and similar pubic communication
- Set up legislative watchdog function at CRM

RequiredQualifications
Education and expertise:
- Master's degree in law, public administration, or related fields
- Experience in legislative reforms
- Experience in managing initiatives through a political process and multi-stakeholder negotiations
- At least 3 years of experience in community work and public outreach in sustainable natural resource management
- Passion for social justice and environmental defense in Armenia while having a good grasp of economics Languages:
- Excellent Armenian and English language skills
- Knowledge of Russian language a plus General Abilities:
- Excellent writing and public speaking skills -Excellent analytical skills -Highly self-motivated and entrepreneurial but a strong team player -Ability to work in diverse and international teams

Benefits

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