JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Implement the SME Development Strategy and Action Plan.
• Lead the thinking on improving business enabling environments for small and medium enterprises (SME) in the country.
• Coordinate projects with partners, donor organizations, and other parties.
• Represent the function on various platforms, events and discussions.
• Establish liaison with other ministries and departments.
• Manage the department on day-to-day basis, monitor and analyze department’s productivity and efficiency.
• Actively communicate with relevant departments, ensure the timely and successful delivery of solutions, according to tasks and deadlines.
• Continually assess and report the performance of the department, project implementation process, etc.
• Be in charge of communication and feedback to businesses and other parties.
• Conduct in-depth research analysis on various topics.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Master’s degree in Business Administration, Finance, or Economics;
• Strategic thinker with proven ability to manage people, processes, and projects to achieve developmental objectives in line with operational guidelines;
• Sufficient work experience (5+years)
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, computer literacy
• Excellent knowledge of Armenian, Russian, and English languages.
• Independent, pro-active and able to work well under pressure & within teams;
• Able to create and manage effective relationships with senior government, and private sector representatives and clients;
• Ability to communicate ideas clearly and confidently, articulate issues and recommend solutions.