Investment Opportunities in Armenia
BISNIS Armenia Update
27 January 2005
Contents:
1. Now on the BISNIS web site
2. New BISNIS trade leads from Armenia
3. Job Announcement from Project Harmony
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New Reports on the BISNIS web site:
Armenia: Mining Sector Overview
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Armenia: The Imported Building Materials Market
ldam.htm
Commercial News Summary for December
ewsam.htm
Key Contacts in Armenia’s Food Processing Sector
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New Resource: Armenia Export Catalog
Acatalog.htm
More information on Armenia is at
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BISNIS Trades & Tenders leads from Armenia
Company: Ale Profile LLC
Description: Corn and sunflower oil filled in transparent PET bottles of
1 L capacity
LeadLink,
Company: Nomad Express
Description: Small-sized used fruit and vegetable processing equipment
Specifications: Capacity – 50,000 tons
LeadLink,
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Job Announcement from Project Harmony
Country Director, Armenia
Project Harmony currently seeks an experienced professional to serve as
our Country Director in Armenia. This is the most senior management
position for Project Harmony in Armenia, with supervisory and managerial
responsibility over all in-country personnel, programs, finances and
policies. The Country
Director provides the vision and leadership in program development and
management, monitoring overall program performance by tracking progress
toward specified objectives. Fluency in Russian and / or Armenian a
STRONG plus.
Country Director responsibilities:
Strategic vision: Communicate a clear vision of present and future
program goals; provide leadership and direction; develop a program
strategy to be communicated to team members, local partners and the
international community.
Financial and administrative: Coordinate and manage overall
country/program budgets; ensure compliance with all donor and Project
Harmony policies and regulations; ensure smooth operation and
functioning of country office.
Teambuilding and staff development: Foster a culture of collaboration,
results orientation, and accountability with staff members; provide
staff with the framework to meet or exceed program objectives; create
opportunities for group and one-on-one professional development.
Representation and relationships: Develop and maintain both internal and
external relationships to ensure optimum program success, including
Project Harmony headquarters and field offices, international and local
NGOs, US and host government officials, donor organizations, embassies,
vendors, media and the general public.
Program evaluation and reporting: Ensure regular and complete program
evaluations, and complete program reporting to donors on a timely basis.
Qualifications sought:
– At least 5 years’ nonprofit management experience, at least three of
them international
– 3 years’ field-based experience in staff team-building and financial
management
– Flexibility and grace under the demands of changing tasks
– Excellent organizational and budget management skills, experienced in
the policies of US government funding agencies
– Experience in transitioning programs from donor support to
independently registered host-country organizations
– Cultural sensitivity and ability to adjust to a demanding work schedule
– Experience living and working in Eurasia a plus
– Fluency in written and spoken Russian and/or Armenian strongly desired
– US citizenship is required
This position will remain open until filled. For more information on
Project Harmony programs and career opportunities, please visit our web
site:
Benefits include salary commensurate with experience, health insurance,
and international travel expenses. Project Harmony is an equal
opportunity employer, and provides its staff opportunities for job
growth, innovation, and creativity.
Interested applicants should send cover letter, resume, and salary
history by email to: [email protected] Subject line should read:
CD-Armenia. No phone calls please.
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Ellen S. House, BISNIS Trade Specialist for Armenia
U.S. Department of Commerce
Tel: 202/482-2284, Fax: 202/482-2293
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