The project is funded by the European Union, Austrian Development Agency, Caritas Austria and implemented by the Armenian Caritas BNGO

20.09.2018

1. Background
Armenian Caritas BNGO has long-standing support from Caritas Austria/Diocese of Feldkirch in various fields of social and economic development. Since the beginning of this partnership, both organisations have placed a particular focus on providing services for people with disabilities and promoting their inclusion in Armenian society.

Together, these organizations established the Emili Aregak Centre, which provides services for people with disabilities living in Gyumri. The Centre was founded in 2008 with a primary focus of developing children’s physical and mental abilities in order to improve their social and life skills and prepare them to lead independent lives.

In September 2018, Caritas opened the first inclusive and barrier-free bakery and coffee shop in Gyumri, which will be organised and managed as a social enterprise. Aregak Bakery & Cafe will be an important means for the Emili Aregak Center to fulfil its primary mission: the inclusion of people with disabilities (PWD) in Armenian society. The social goals of this action will demonstrate that PWD are able to work in the private sector, thus changing perceptions and promoting social change.

2. Objectives of the project

  • To contribute to the financial sustainability and diversification of resources of the Emili Aregak Centre
  • To set up a barrier-free and inclusive bakery and coffee shop in Gyumri
  • To promote the inclusion of people with disabilities in the labour market

3. Tasks and Duties of the Specialist
Under the guidance and supervision of the Director of the Emili Aregak Center and the Caritas Austria/Diocese of Feldkirch Programme Officer and Armenian Caritas Programme Officer, the specialist will carry out the following tasks:

  • Developing the marketing strategy for the company, in line with company objectives
  •  Supporting all marketing activities for the company
  •  Coordinating marketing campaigns with sales activities
  •  Planning and implementing promotional campaigns
  •  Advising on brand management and corporate identity
  •  Preparing online and print marketing campaigns
  •  Monitoring and reporting on effectiveness of marketing communications
  •  Working closely with design agencies and assisting with new product launches
  •  Maintain effective internal communications to ensure that all relevant company functions are kept informed of marketing objectives
  •  Analysing potential strategic partner relationships for company marketing

4. Requirements

  • Proven experience as a marketing manager
  • Good knowledge of new media and online marketing
  • Excellent organizational and leadership skills
  • Outstanding communication and interpersonal abilities
  • Understanding of disability issues in the Republic of Armenia
  • Excellent knowledge of MS Office, databases and information systems
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills in Armenian and English (knowledge of Russian is a plus)
  • Confident and dynamic personality
  • Strong creative outlook

5. Duration
The task will be carried out from 1st of October, 2018 till the 20th December, 2018.

6. Application Process
Interested candidates should forward queries and send their motivation letter mentioning the renumeration for the work to be carried out with CV to Armenian Caritas at info@caritas.am and to Tigranuhi Akopyan at t.akopyan@caritas.am.

Applications should be submitted by COB September 25, 2018.

For more information about Armenian Caritas and the Emili Aregak Centre please visit our websites:
http://www.caritas.am/
http://www.emiliaregak.am/

Applications missing any of the above information will not be reviewed. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.