The Austrian Development Agency (ADA), the operational unit of the Austrian Development Cooperation (ADC), is looking for an international Team Leader (full time, f/m) for the project “Local Empowerment of Actors for Development in Shirak province of Armenia (LEAD4Shirak)”.
1. Background and Introduction
The Austrian Development Agency (ADA) has been delegated by the European Union (EU) to implement a strategic project focusing on the development of Local Empowerment of Actors for Development in Shirak province of Armenia (LEAD4Shirak).
The project with a volume of EUR 4.4 Mio. will be implemented in Armenia’s Shirak Province over a period of 48 months. To support the ADC Office for Technical Cooperation in Yerevan (OTC) in ensuring a successful implementation of this project, ADA is recruiting an experienced International Team Leader based in Gyumri for a maximum of 51 months (including the closure period) planned starting in the fourth quarter of 2020.
The overall objective of the action is “to promote inclusive and sustainable growth and improved livelihoods of rural population in Shirak marz through support to community-driven local development initiatives and partnerships” by focusing on the following specific objectives:
Specific Objective 1: A sustainable mechanism for mobilising local actors for development according to the EU LEADER approach is set up in Shirak marz.
Specific Objective 2: The implementation of community needs-based projects according to the EU LEADER approach has been supported in Shirak marz.
Within the above objectives, the project envisages achievement of the following outputs:
Output 1: The regulatory framework and delivery system for CLLD/LEADER are effective in Shirak marz.
Output 2: At least two representative Local Action Groups (LAGs) have been established and are operational.
Output 3: Local stakeholders in at least two LAGs have elaborated an inclusive, gender-sensitive and sustainable multi-annual community-driven Local Development Strategy (LDS) and an Implementation Plan (IP) that represents the needs, interests and potentials of the local population.
Output 4: Local economic and social initiatives and innovations have been supported based on the priorities set up in the LDS and according to the grant and support scheme.
Output 5: LAGs and local stakeholders have been involved in lively exchanges, capitalising on the CLLD/LEADER approach and furthering its sustainable anchoring in the institutional fabric of Armenia.
Further background information and documents regarding ADC’s engagement in Armenia are available on our homepage www.entwicklung.at.
2. Detailed Terms of Reference
Under the direct supervision of the Head of Office for Technical Cooperation (OTC) in Yerevan, the International Team Leader will be responsible for detailed planning, initiating, facilitating and managing project activities and measuring performance and reporting on project results and outcomes. This position is based in the project office in Gyumri with frequent trips to Shirak marz (province) communities, the OTC office in Yerevan, and occasionally abroad.
The Head of the OTC has the overall responsibility concerning all disciplinary, organisational and contractual matters of this employment. The International Team Leader will be responsible for overall project management, guidance and supervision of the project team. Close cooperation between the Programme Management Team in the Gyumri project office, the OTC and the responsible Programme Manager - based at ADA Head Quarter (HQ) in Vienna - is required. Coordination and cooperation with local and regional authorities and institutions, Local Action Groups (LAGs) as well as with non-governmental partners, is a core task of the assignment.
2.1. Specific Duties
2.2. Requirements and Qualifications
3. How to Apply
The assignment is scheduled to commence in the fourth quarter of 2020. Contract duration: 12 months, with the possibility for extension until project closure.
All applications are due by COB September 14th 2020 CET. If you wish to apply for this position, please submit your application (Cover Letter and CV as well as other relevant documents) via our E-recruiting system to www.entwicklung.at/ada/karriere.
This project position is subject to the pending signature of the Contribution Agreement between the EU and ADA. ADA retains the discretion to re-advertise the vacancy, to cancel the recruitment, or to offer an appointment with a modified job description or for a different duration.
Women are particularly encouraged to apply. All applications will be treated with the strictest confidence and no application fees or information with respect to bank account details are required by ADA for our recruitment process. Please note that in the event of an invitation for an interview, ADA is unable to reimburse costs incurred. Candidates must expect that references from previous employers will be requested by ADA. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.