Executive Director of US Alumni Association of Armenia (USAAA) - US Alumni Association of Armenia

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Executive Director of US Alumni Association of Armenia (USAAA)
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10/03/2010 - 27/03/2010

Industry:		Human Resources

Organization:		US Alumni Association of Armenia

Description:		USAAA announces a job opening for the position of the Executive Director. The USAAA is Armenia based NGO which unifies those in this country who have participated in any educational, academic or other program in the United States of America. Location: Yerevan, Armenia Job Duties The Executive Director reports directly to the Board of USAAA, and will facilitate the coordination of USAAA activities. The holder of this position will increase the membership of the organization through effective networking; identify and prepare documents describing strategic directions of USAAA; organize events and alumni meetings on weekly basis, be responsible for office space. The Executive Director • Plans and oversees the management of activities undertaken by USAAA; ensures that substantive work program and program activities are carried out in a timely fashion, coordinating diverse projects of USAAA and in liaison with other organizations. • Ensures that the outputs produced by the USAAA maintain high-quality standards; that reports are clear, objective and based on comprehensive data. Prepares inputs for the work program of the USAAA, determining priorities, and allocating resources for the completion of outputs and their timely delivery. • Carries out programmatic/administrative tasks necessary for the functioning of the USAAA, including preparation of budgets, assigning and monitoring of performance parameters and critical indicators, reporting on budget/program performance, preparation of inputs for results-based budgeting, evaluation of staff performance (if applicable), interviews of candidates for job openings and evaluation of candidates. • Recruits, inducts and supervises new members and induce the membership of the association. • Maintains excellent relations and strategic coherence with other alumni associations in Armenia and the relevant staff in international organizations, as well as with partner organisations, and with US, EU and CIS embassies. • Prepares and conducts trainings, seminars and meetings. • Represents USAAA in the media. • Prepares short monthly updates for USAAA networks on the developments of the Association. Competencies • Professionalism. Proven conceptual, analytical, and evaluative skills and ability to conduct independent research and analysis, identifying issues, formulating options and making conclusions and recommendations; ability to prepare reports. • Teamwork. Works collaboratively with colleagues to achieve organizational goals. • Planning and Organizing. Develops clear goals that are consistent with agreed strategies. Identifies priority activities and assignments; adjusts priorities as required. Uses time efficiently. • Client Orientation. Considers all those to whom services are provided to be “clients” and seeks to see things from clients’ point of view. • Leadership. Empowers others to translate vision into results. • Managing Performance: Delegates the appropriate responsibility, accountability and decision-making authority. Education • Advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in business administration, finance, law or related field. Preference will be given to US alumni. Knowledge and Skills • Extensive knowledge of available social networks – facebook.com, linkedin.com, academia.edu, ecademy.com, ning.com, twitter.com • Excellent negotiation and communication skills • Strong computer skills and mastery in excel and word programs, blog and website management tools. • Excellent knowledge of Armenian and English, knowledge of other languages is preferable. Work Experience • A minimum of 2 years of progressively responsible experience - NGO, Government, international organizations, etc. • Experience working with budgetary and accounting operations. • Experience in the field of alumni affairs and with media is an additional asset.. • Some willingness to travel within Armenia. Closing Date: 28 March 2010 To apply for this job please send a letter of motivation not exceeding 500 words alongside with full professional CV and 1 recommendation letter and 3 referees’ contact information to office@brainhunters.am and cc to us.arm.alum@gmail.com with “Executive Director” in the subject line. Application package should be in English. Only selected applicants will be contacted by April 15 and invited for an interview. Salary is competitive.

Opening date:		06.03.2010

Application deadline:		28.03.2010


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