Programme Officer (ARM24.094)

Job title:

Programme Officer (ARM24.094)

Company

HM Government

Job description

1

The British Embassy in Armenia is part of a world-wide network, representing British political, economic and consular interests overseas, and is now looking for a Programme Officer.

The selected candidate will manage the implementation of the economic development projects funded via the Good Governance Fund, liaising with project implementers and service providers; ensuring value for money and policy impact of the projects and contributing to the Embassy’s input into the strategy.

Working with the Head of Programmes and in close coordination with Programme, Advisory and Results Group (PARG) and CSSF EN regional Hub in Tbilisi the Programme Officer will provide high quality advice to support development and implementation of economic and related projects, implemented by the British Embassy in Yerevan. The Programme Officer will bring economic skills and understanding of trends and developments in the Armenian economy, and will make sense of them both in terms of HMG priorities and wider regional contexts. The Programme Officer will provide advice on the Embassy’s programme strategy in support of UK objectives in Armenia; manage implementation of Armenian-based projects under the UK’s Good Governance Fund (GGF). The Programme Officer will support the Embassy’s senior management by providing analysis on trends and issues relevant to the programme strategy; and by representing the Embassy at relevant external events.

Roles and responsibilities:

• As a member of the Programme team, manage economic projects work in the Embassy, including issues pertaining to project identification, design, procurement, contracting as well as monitoring and evaluation;
• Apply a political economy lens to the development and implementation of all GGF programmes and provide insights to various colleagues in the Embassy and in the wider network;
• Liaising with project implementers, consultants and service providers, beneficiaries and key policy officers within the Embassy to ensure gender, VFM and climate sensitivity and compliance with branding/visibility standards, and advise the Embassy’s Project Board on project selection that best delivers the Embassy’s Country Business Plan;
• Work closely with implementers to deliver economic projects and monitor progress – delivery of outputs and programme outcomes against the context. Facilitate evaluation and lessons learned.
• Follow and prepare reports related to the developments in sectors impacting on projects, alert senior managers to risks stemming from projects, contribute to the Embassy programme planning process, share lessons learned with colleagues in Post/region/London/donors;
• Lead on liaison with project implementers to ensure that project activity is delivered on time and within budget and provide advice to project implementers on financial and reporting requirements.
• Manage the Embassy’s response to project documentation requests from London stakeholders – ensuring that terms of reference and project bids are accurate and support the GGF delivering against Embassy objectives. Leading the delivery of timely narrative and financial reporting which demonstrates impact and value for money.
• Work with the embassy communications team, to ensure the impact of programming is communicated effectively and sensitively to audiences internally and externally to increase visibility of the programme and UK objectives.
• Maintain and update relevant stakeholder mapping, especially in Armenia, the wider region, and the UK, to inform programme work and support the policy teams with stakeholder engagement and follow-ups. This will include liaising with government, the private sector, civil society and academia/thought-leaders.
• Produce regular economic briefings and ad-hoc reports when needed, to help inform our policy work, both in the Embassy and in London, liaise with colleagues on these issues to ensure a joined up approach that delivers UK objectives in Armenia;
• In liaison with policy delivery team colleagues, organise and take part in events and visits by His Majesty’s Ambassador and Embassy colleagues related to projects. Contribute to the planning and delivery of public diplomacy activities related to the GGF;
• Manage project data, ensuring appropriate storage of project materials and updating Embassy Teams site.

Essential qualifications, skills and experience 1

• Proficiency including in English and Armenian written and spoken fluency in (C1 Level *) and ability to adapt communication style to different situations
• A minimum of three years of relevant work experience, including evidence of programme management, engaging stakeholders, customers and partners at all levels
• University degree in development studies, economics, social sciences, international relations, or related field;
• Understanding of UK, Armenian, and South Caucasus socio-economic context
• Knowledge and understanding of theories, concepts and approaches relevant to inclusive economic growth, decent work, development risks, hazards, social accountability, women’s empowerment, environmental sustainability, results-based management, resilience, and capacity development in the Armenia context
• Ability to deliver analytical report in a very short time and ability to lead a research team and work effectively and constructively in a multi-agency setting
• Effective communication, including written and spoken fluency in English and Armenian (Russian language skills would be an advantage but not a requirement) and ability to adapt communication style to different situations and the ability to write reports
• Strong analytical and judgement skills
• Ability and willingness to work effectively and flexibly including out of office hours; and to travel within Armenia and overseas occasionally; and to contribute to special events/occasions in the Embassy calendar
• A self-starter that can work well both individually and in a team
• Excellent organisational skills
• Willingness and desire for continual learning and development
• IT skills, including use of MS Word, Excel and Outlook

Desirable qualifications, skills and experience 1

• Experience using an online accounting system (Oracle based system)
• Previous experience with an international development organisation or company
• Willingness and desire for continual learning and development

Required behaviours 1

Seeing the Big Picture, Changing and Improving, Managing a Quality Service, Delivering at Pace, Communicating and Influencing, Working Together

Application deadline 1

20 March 2024

Grade 1

Executive Officer (EO)

Type of Position 1

Full-time, Permanent

Working hours per week 1

35

Region 1

Europe, Eastern Europe & Central Asia

Country/Territory 1

Armenia

Location (City) 1

Yerevan

Type of Post 1

British Embassy

Number of vacancies 1

1

Salary Currency 1

AMD

Salary 1

1,031,513

Start Date 1

1 May 2024

Other benefits and conditions of employment 1

This is full-time and permanent contract of 35 hours per week (Monday to Friday) from 09:00 to 17:00. Flexible working is available.

The gross monthly salary is 1,031,513 AMD (paid x12 instalments yearly).

The successful candidate will be subject to professional background and security clearance.

The successful candidate must have pre-existing work authorisation to work in Armenia, in order to apply. The British Embassy does not sponsor work permits.

Staff recruited locally by the British Embassy in Armenia are subject to Terms and Conditions of Service according to local Armenian employment law.

The British Embassy Yerevan has a year-round focus on Learning and Development. All staff are encouraged to take an active role in their own development. Time will be made available for training courses, teach-ins, online and face to face opportunities to learn, not only about the specific role, but also more about diplomatic work of the HM Government globally.

Additional information 1

Please note that the deadline for applications is 23:55 on the day mentioned in the above field “Application deadline”.

We advise you to allow enough time to complete and submit your full application, since only applications completed and submitted before the deadline will be considered.

Please be aware that the deadline for submitting applications is considered to be the time zone for the country where the vacancy has arisen.

Please be advised that the British Embassy will not be able to meet the travel costs incurred when travelling to the interview, nor the costs connected with relocation if offered a position.

*Please note for more information on the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages: Learning, Teaching, Assessment levels please click on the following link . Please bear in mind in case you are invited for an interview your language skill is going to be assessed.

Please be aware that you will only be able to apply to vacancies for Country Based Staff roles with the British Government through this official tal.net site (operated by Oleeo). Jobs may be advertised on third party websites, however our adverts will always link back to the official tal.net site. If you complete and send an application through any other site, we will not receive it.

Expected salary

Location

United Kingdom

Job date

Fri, 08 Mar 2024 02:20:01 GMT

To help us track our recruitment effort, please indicate in your email/cover letter where (jobsnear.net) you saw this job posting.