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Technical Expert & Construction Coordinator (Consultant)

Project title: Nonprofit Social Housing (NPSH) Pilot Project in Armenia

Reports to: Strategic Lead for the Migration, Refugee Protection and Emergency Response Projects of Armenian Caritas

Job Title: Technical Expert & Construction Coordinator (Consultant)

Department: Programming Team

Location: Yerevan, Armenia (with frequent travel to Artashat)

Duration: ASAP for an initial six-months duration period, with the possibility of renewal until April 30, 2027

Supervisory responsibilities: None

Deadlinbe for submission of applications: 10․11․2025թ․` 23։00

Type of the Contract:

Terms of Reference (ToR)/Social Economy Policy Specialist

Development of Armenia’s Social Economy Criteria Framework

Position: Social Economy Policy Specialist
Duration: 3 months (12 weeks)
Engagement Type: Individual Expert Consultant or Team
Commissioning Organization: Armenian Caritas Benevolent NGO
Audience for the final product: AC, Government institutions (national, regional and local), private sector, CSOs, academia, and other stakeholders.
Purpose: Produce a practical and concise draft policy framework,

The Social Integration NGO Forum Kicked Off in Armenia

The Social Integration NGO Forum officially kicked off in Armenia, hosting representatives from civil society organizations operating in the country. The forum presented its core ideas, principles, behavioral norms, functions, and collaboration formats.

 

The forum was established by 11 NGOs in response to the urgent social issues that emerged after the displacement of people from Artsakh. In response to the critical needs of thousands of individuals and families who were faced with life-threatening problems due to the displacement, the need for solutions to integration issues and the development of systemic approaches became the cornerstone of this initiative.

Fostering Sustainable Livelihoods, Business Growth, and Employment Opportunities for Displaced and Host Communities

Project Duration: November 2024 – November 2027

Number of Beneficiaries: 1545 direct beneficiaries and 6180 indirect beneficiaries

Location:

  • Nationwide: Business support (implementing by Iris Business Incubator and Impact Hub Armenia
  • Ararat, Gegharkunik & Yerevan (incl. surrounding areas): NEXUS activities (housing, employment, socialization)(implementing by Armenian Caritas)

Goal: To enhance social cohesion and economic integration of

refugees from Nagorno-Karabakh and host communities

through sustainable solutions in employment,

entrepreneurship, housing, and social inclusion.

 

Description:

 “ARAMAZD: SCALE (Social Collaboration Advancement for Local Economy)”

Project Duration: 2025 – 2027

Project Location: Gegharkunik, Lori, Shirak regions, Republic of Armenia

Number of Beneficiaries: CSOs, Local Authorities, SMEs

 

Goal: To promote Social Economy as a key driver of inclusive socio-economic development and community led-solutions in rural areas in Armenia.

Description: ARAMAZD SCALE project represents a strategic and institutionalized phase in the development of social entrepreneurship (SE) in Armenia. Building on previous initiatives, it aims to establish a well-functioning SE ecosystem through inclusive collaboration between government, civil society,