Department: Acopian Center for the Environment (ACE)

Contract type: Full-time

Job location: Yerevan, the capital of the Republic of Armenia

Application deadline: 03/24/2026

Project name: Waste Policy Armenia

End date: July 31, 2026 (with possible extension)

Program background

Waste Policy Armenia is a 4-year Program aimed at improving Armenia’s waste management sectorcapacity to implement more environmentally sound waste management practices through:

1. Providing technical assistance to RA Government in developing and adopting ExtendedProducer Responsibility (EPR) legislation for several specific waste streams in line with EU Wastelegislation and best practices (Program Component 1);
2. Providing technical assistance to RA Government in developing a national model on wastesource separation and introducing it as a system in the town of Sevan and other pilotmunicipalities (Program Component 2);
3. Building sector capacities to implement Component 1 and Component 2, as well as to scale upthe achieved results (Program Component 3).

The Program supports the implementation of several provisions set in the Comprehensive andEnhanced Partnership Agreement (CEPA) signed between EU and RA, as well as several provisionsregarding “Waste management strategy and its implementation action plan” of the RA GovernmentProgram for 2021-2026.

The Program’s principal partners and beneficiaries are the RA Ministry of Environment (MoE), RAMinistry of Territorial Administration and Infrastructure (MTAI), Sevan Municipality and othermunicipalities to be selected from Kotayk or Gegharkunik provinces.

Scope of work

Under the supervision of the Program Manager, and guidance of Program Coordinator, theAdministrative Assistant shall: 

• Provide comprehensive, end-to-end administrative support to Program activities
• Draft official correspondence, maintain stakeholder contact databases, and ensure timelyand clear coordination of internal and external communication flows
• Handle all organizational, logistical, contracting, and procurement processes of the Programin accordance with Sida and AUA policies, including proactive coordination, follow-up, andconfirmation of arrangements
• Maintain complete, accurate, and well-organized Program records and documentation(administrative, financial, contractual, and operational)
• Assist in the preparation of narrative and financial progress reports, Program completionreports, audit and evaluation/internal control documentation, and other reporting materialsrequired by Sida, AUA, or Program stakeholders
• Support the Program team in media outreach, if necessary, preparation and disseminationof communication materials and social media content creation
• Assist in organizing work sessions, events and internal work meetings for the team andexternal stakeholders
• Complete other administration-related tasks as assigned by the Director of the AcopianCenter for the Environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Communications or related field
• At least 2 years of work experience in a relevant field
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Strong organizational skills 
• Knowledge of basic financial reports/cost reporting preparation is preferable
• Proficiency with standard computer applications, including Word, Excel and PowerPoint
• Experience working with G-Suite applications (Google Docs, Google Sheets, etc.) 
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in Armenian and English
• Ability to work in high-pressure environments
• Strong sense of ownership, attention to details, accuracy, consistency, and flexibility inresponding to evolving Program needs.

Additional Information

Please submit a CV and Cover Letter with the names and contact information for three referees via our platform.

AUA is an equal-opportunity employer and is committed to an active non-discrimination  program within the institution.

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