Project Officer – Council of Europe Office in Yerevan

The incumbent performs the following key duties in close co-operation with the Project team, and in accordance with the Organisation’s procedures, guidelines and priorities, with a concern for quality, efficiency, accuracy and confidentiality::

• assists with the organisation, co-ordination and implementation of project activities in accordance with the project work plan and its calendar of activities, under the supervision of the Project Manager;
• contributes to the preparation of documents (e.g. reports, briefings, speaking notes), including editing documents prepared by non-native speakers (in English/Armenian);
• ensures consistency of the documents prepared;
• assists in organisation and participates in meetings, seminars, working groups, etc. related to the activities of the projects;
• liaises with the project team in the field and in headquarters;
• assists in preparation, control and follow-up on budgetary and financial issues related to the project activities;
• participates in the evaluation of projects in order to identify appropriate adjustments;
• contributes to project reporting in line with requirements;
• liaises with stakeholders such as project consultants, beneficiary institutions, donors and other partners as regards the implementation of project activities;
• assists experts and consultants when on mission in Armenia;
• contributes to raising the visibility of the project by preparing visibility materials, preparing news and disseminating information to those concerned;
• carries out allocated assignments for other activities organised by the relevant Division/Department;
• reports to superiors on the results achieved, on further requirements, risks and opportunities of developments or events;
• promotes Council of Europe values internally and externally;
• contributes to the efficient functioning of the Office, in collaboration with the Head of Office and the direct project management.

Note: The incumbent may be required to travel within Armenia.

Please note that the incumbent may be required to perform other duties not listed in the vacancy notice.