Associate Fellow, Stakeholder Engagement & Conference Programming

AGBU Armenia is looking for a highly qualified project manager and event organizer with an interest in public policy and economic development. The candidate will work on the development of programs for AGBU’s emerging think tank. The candidate will support the team with project management and operational activities related to upcoming conferences and workshops, convening both national and international stakeholders in Armenia’s future.

RESPONSIBILITIES AND MAIN DUTIES

• Project management of upcoming public policy conferences, including preparatory meetings and workshops
• Oversight of content development and quality control
• Coordination of conference agenda, meeting formats and editorial developments
• Coordination of advisory meetings and editorial partnerships
• Speaker outreach and management months in advance of the conference
• Coordination of key stakeholders and partnerships
• Audience development and outreach, in coordination with think tank staff

PROFILE/REQUIREMENTS

• MA degree or equivalent in any of the following fields: social, political sciences, business/public administration.
• At least five years of administrative, project formulation and management, reporting skills with Government agencies, international organizations, NGOs, media, etc.
• Fluency in Armenian and English. Knowledge of other language will be considered as advantage
• Proven excellent analytical, writing and organizational skills
• Excellent research and documentation skills
• Excellent presentation, oral and written communication skills
• Excellent problem solving skills
• Excellent planning and time management skills
• Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office suite of applications
• Creativity in the presentation of information through use of graphical, pictorial or other appropriate communication means

REMUNERATION/ SALARY: Based on previous salary history, experience and prevailing market rates for comparable positions.

APPLICATION PROCEDURES: To apply please send your CV and a cover letter in the English language to: agbuarm@agbu.am mentioning the position title you are applying for in the subject line of the email.

Only short-listed candidates will be notified of the interview.

More about AGBU: https://www.agbu.am/en/

OPENING DATE: November 30, 2021
APPLICATION DEADLINE: December 25, 2021
TERM: Full time, 12 months

AGBU is committed to promoting diversity and inclusion and employs regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, or veteran status. Submissions will be accepted until the position is filled. Initial interviews of strong candidates will be held as submissions are received. Salary commensurate with experience. No phone calls, please.