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JOB DESCRIPTION : 

The tasks of the consultant will include, inter alia, the following:
- Advise the Head of ICA on effective media/communication strategy and lead on its delivery;
- Develop communication strategy for each reform developed by ICA, including defining the target groups, communication tools, etc.;
- Introduce new public relations and communications initiatives promoting the role of the EBRD and the council to business and society, donor organizations, media, and other stakeholders;
- Lead on development and implementation of donor visibility initiatives, highlighting the support of the UK Good Governance Fund to the ICA;
- Manage the day-to-day public relations and communication activities of the Council;
- Work on and organize regular updating of the Council’s website in Armenian and English;
- Organise and authorize interviews highlighting the Council's activities and achievements. Draft press releases, outreach materials, briefing papers or background materials aimed at raising public awareness on the Council’s activities;
- Provide support in maintaining positive relationships as well as developing professional contacts and relationships with the press, local national and international journalists, TV channels, etc. to ensure timely and high-quality media coverage of the Council’s activities;
- Contribute to the development of booklets, video materials (script), news bulletins, etc. on the Council and ICA activities through collection and processing of relevant information;
- Carry out information dissemination and administrative support of the Council's secretariat activities;
- Assist the Head of the Council as necessary in supporting Council deliberations;
- Provide technical assistance in preparing the Council sessions;
- Under the direction of the Head of ICA agree on and assist the Council secretariat in preparation of agenda and necessary documents, including ensuring that appropriate documentation is provided, for holding the Council sessions as well as various meetings, working groups, and round tables;
- Record the sessions of the Council, round tables, and working groups and the decisions resulting from them in Armenian and English;
- Under the direction of the Head of ICA participate in public relations activities of programs and projects carried out by international organizations in the development area of business (particularly SME) development and investment attraction;
- Screen the daily news for articles of interest to the BSO and the Council, trace media coverage of Council events, prepare press clippings, and share these with the Senior
Consultant on a weekly basis;
- Keep track of ICA and Council promotional matters, maintain video and photo archives;
- Interpret at meetings and translate program-related documents. Draft letters, invitations, and documents. Accompany the Senior Consultant and the Head of Council secretariat during events. Prepare briefing packages;
- Assist the Senior Consultant in reporting about Council activity to the EBRD and to local audiences;
- Prepare reports summarising the achievements of the policy dialogue, which will be provided to the Council;
- Prepare quarterly and annual reports for the Senior Consultant summarising the achievements of the assignment to be submitted to the EBRD's Operation Leaders;
- Occasionally participate in conferences and workshops, where appropriate, on investment climate with a view to learning lessons from the experiences gained by other countries that have faced similar issues and to exchanging ideas with them how to address common situations;
- Perform any other tasks that may arise.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS : 

- Background in business, economics, communications or related field, with preferably at least one degree in one of these subjects;
- At a minimum 5 years of relevant work experience in public relations and communications – experience working with international organisations and donors an asset;
- Experience in working with email marketing tools and social media tools;
- Proven track record implementing successful public relations and communications initiatives;
- Ability to interact effectively with senior officials in government and the business community;
- Ability to work effectively in a team;
- Ability to prioritise and work under the pressure of deadlines;
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills in Armenian and English.

APPLICATION PROCEDURES : 

All interested and qualified candidates are encouraged to follow the link:
https://eu.smart.gep.com/publicrfx/ebrd?oloc=215#/ and register in the system (right up corner). Once registered, choose PR 014150 Armenia: Communication and Marketing Officer.

You will need to submit the following parts of the technical proposal in the system: B) Consultant's Experience C) Approach to the Assignment (CV and cover letter).

Instructions to submit your proposals:
The following documents are mandatory in order for your response to be evaluated. Failure to provide one of the below documents will lead to disqualification.

1) Qualification Questionnaire - ensure that your answer each statement. If the response to one or more questions is "No", provide full disclosure of any convictions, dismissal, resignations, exclustion or other relevant, under the box in each statement
2) Technical proposal - ensure that you refer to the requirements stated in the TOR. You are required to complete:
a. Section B and Section C (cover letter)
b. Form EOI2.v (CV)

Please clearly mention in your application letter that you learned of this job opportunity through Career Center and mention the URL of its website - www.careercenter.am. Thanks.