JOB DESCRIPTION

Armenian Caritas Benevolent NGO in the framework of the European Union funded Project

“Three4ResilientArmenia: Fostering Sustainable Livelihoods, Business Growth, and Employment Opportunities for Displaced and Host Communities”

 

Project title: Three4ResilientArmenia: Fostering Sustainable Livelihoods, Business Growth, and Employment Opportunities for Displaced and Host Communities

Place of implementation: Republic of Armenia

Deadline for the applications: 10.02.2025

Start date: Asap

Duration: Short-term Service contract

E-mail for applications: l.stepanyan@caritas.am, info@caritas.am

 

  1. Background

The Armenian NGO Forum on Social Integration is a non-profit and non-governmental organisation’s (NGO) Forum platform that was established in early 2024 as a collaborative network of humanitarian and development organisations in Armenia, aimed at providing a unified, coordinated response to the vulnerable population of Armenian including refugees.

Currently, NGO Forum in Armenia includes 12 member-organisations, all major players in Armenia’s humanitarian and development fields. These organisations are active in all regions across Armenia, addressing urgent needs and coordinating services to support vulnerable populations and refugees and foster social integration including economic empowerment.

The aim of the platform is to improve the effectiveness of NGOs working to support vulnerable populations and refugees in Armenia. Our mission is to create a coordination platform that brings together all civil society organisations operating in Armenia’s humanitarian and development fields, namely the sectors of social integration including economic empowerment and social services. We also aim to advocate for social justice and human rights protection while building capacities of our members.

In the framework of the European Union funded project “Three4ResilientArmenia: Fostering Sustainable Livelihoods, Business Growth, and Employment Opportunities for Displaced and Host Communities” Armenian Caritas Benevolent NGO seeks a qualified coordinator for the Armenian NGO Forum on Social Integration to participate in a call for Application in January-February 2021.

For the purpose of coordinating the Forum’s activities, facilitating information exchange, ensuring representation, and engaging stakeholders, the Forum Coordinator, together with the other Coordinator from the Forum’s Initiating Group, is expected to work for a period of one year until the development of the Forum’s governance structure and the reappointment or new election of coordinators by the Forum members.

 

  1. Key Responsibilities

Effective Coordination

  • Develop an efficient coordination mechanism in consultation with the members of the Forum’s Initiating Group.
  • Establish a schedule for coordination meetings and define accountability mechanisms.
  • Contribute to the development of structural and governance documents for the NGO Forum (including Memoranda of Understanding).
  • Review the membership framework in consultation with members and the Initiating Group.

 

Representation and Advocacy

  • Represent the NGO Forum before government bodies, UN working groups, local and international organizations, and other coordination platforms to communicate the Forum’s mandate.
  • Participate in other coordination and representation platforms as a representative of the NGO Forum.
  • Engage in sectoral discussions organized by state institutions on behalf of the NGO Forum.
  • Draft initial versions of documents, letters, and sectoral recommendations to be submitted to state and international institutions on behalf of the Forum.
  • Coordinate the Forum’s relations with the media, serving as the official representative of the NGO Forum.

 

Effective Member Relations Management

  • Ensure the timely and comprehensive dissemination of information to member organizations through an agreed-upon mechanism, facilitating feedback on decisions made at governmental or international platforms.
  • Maintain transparency in the NGO Forum’s activities by implementing effective communication mechanisms.
  • Prepare meeting minutes and share notes from coordination platforms in which the Forum participates.
  • When necessary, study best practices from similar coordination bodies in other countries to identify effective models and lessons learned.

Reporting to the Project Lead and the NGO Forum Initiating Group.

  • Required Qualifications
  • Higher education in Law, Management, International Relations, Public Administration, Social Sciences, or a related field.
  • At least one year of experience in program coordination and/or administrative work, plus a minimum of three years of experience in developing strategies, action plans, and other documentation.
  • Strong analytical skills, with expertise in document development and problem-solving.
  • Excellent organizational and multitasking abilities, with the capacity to prioritize tasks effectively.
  • Proven ability to coordinate, guide, and motivate individuals and teams to enhance accountability and engagement.
  • Experience working with diverse stakeholders, including government, NGOs, and international organizations.
  • Familiarity with governance structures, policy development, and advocacy processes.
  • Familiarity with the challenges faced by refugees and local vulnerable populations in the context of social integration.
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to represent the organization effectively.
  • Proficiency in Armenian and English (both written and spoken).
  • Computer literacy, including proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

 

Interested candidates are required to provide their CVs and motivation letters before 10 February 2025 by 18:00.

 

Please note: “Armenian Caritas” BNGO will invite for the interview only the short-listed applicants from the first documentary stage.