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“SKYE Net-Skills and knowledge for Youth Empowerment Network” Project Coordinator

World Vision

With over 70 years of experience, our focus is on helping the most vulnerable children overcome poverty and experience fullness of life. We help children of all backgrounds, even in the most dangerous places, inspired by our Christian faith.

Come join our 33,000+ staff working in nearly 100 countries and share the joy of transforming vulnerable children’s life stories!

Employee Contract Type:

Local - Fixed Term Employee (Fixed Term)

Job Description:

LOCATION

Yerevan, Armenia

DURATION

Fixed-term, Full-time

PURPOSE OF THE POSITION

The job purpose of the Project Coordinator is to oversee the implementation, coordination, and management of the project activities in Armenia. The Project Coordinator will work closely with the Project Manager and other project partners to ensure the successful achievement of project objectives and deliverables. This role plays a crucial part in driving the transformation of impactful ideas into sustainable social businesses by engaging targeted youth, promoting social entrepreneurship, and fostering a culture of innovation in Armenia. The Project Coordinator will be responsible for stakeholder engagement, project planning and implementation, monitoring and evaluation, capacity building, financial management, and reporting. By effectively managing the project and engaging with relevant stakeholders, the Project Coordinator will contribute to the overall success of the project and the advancement of youth-driven social entrepreneurship in Armenia, ultimately leading to positive social and economic impacts in the targeted communities.

The project aims to foster social entrepreneurship and youth empowerment in Armenia, Georgia, and Moldova. The project responds to the growing recognition of social entrepreneurship as a catalyst for sustainable development and aims to provide young change-makers with the tools and opportunities to transform their impactful ideas into sustainable social businesses. Locations for the action in Armenia are Syunik, Gegharkunik and Tavush regions.

By focusing on disadvantaged youth and promoting social enterprises that address community-level problems, the project aims to empower young individuals and create a positive impact at both the local and global levels. Through capacity building, cross-border networking, and improved business environment, the project strives to create sustainable and equitable social economies in Armenia, Georgia, and Moldova.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES

Project Planning and Implementation

  • Coordinate and oversee implementation of project activities,
  • Monitor project progress, identify risks, and develop mitigation strategies,
  • Ensure compliance with project objectives and donor requirements,
  • Timely and successful completion of project activities,
  • Achievement of project milestones and deliverables,
  • Adherence to project timelines and budget.

Stakeholder Engagement

  • Collaborate with local organizations, youth groups, and business support organizations,
  • Organize and facilitate meetings, workshops and events to engage stakeholders,
  • Active involvement and participation of stakeholders in project activities,
  • Enhanced collaboration and partnerships for sustainable outcomes.

Project monitoring and reporting

  • Collect, analyze, and report project data and indicators,
  • Prepare high-quality project reports.

Capacity Building and Training

  • Coordinate and support delivery of entrepreneurship trainings,
  • Provide guidance to trainers and mentors,
  • Identify capacity-building needs of project partners and stakeholders.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

  • Bachelor's degree in a relevant field (e.g., Business Administration, Social Sciences, International Development),
  • Proven experience (minimum 3 years) in project coordination or management, preferably in the field of youth empowerment, social entrepreneurship, or community development,
  • Excellent organizational and time management skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines,
  • Experience in stakeholder engagement and building partnerships with diverse stakeholders,
  • Experience in EU-funded projects or international development cooperation is a plus,
  • Strong understanding of social entrepreneurship concepts and youth development issues,
  • Knowledge of project management principles and tools,
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal,
  • Proficiency in English and Armenian languages,
  • Proficiency in using Microsoft Office applications,
  • Knowledge of the local context, institutions, and networks in Armenia is highly desirable.

Applicant Types Accepted:

Local Applicants Only

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