American University of Armenia
Armenia
Industry:
Education
Type:
Not-for profit organization
Date of Foundation:
1991
Project Coordinator
Full time
Yerevan
20 September 2026
Employment term Temporary
Category Administrative/office-work
Job description:
Project: Organics Mobilized: Accelerating Social Transformation Towards Circular Bioeconomy
Start Date: October 2026
End Date: July 2028
Project Background
The Organics Mobilized: Accelerating Social Transformation Towards Circular Bioeconomy project supports Armenia's transition toward sustainable organic waste and biomass management through integrated circular economy approaches. The project is implemented by the American University of Armenia (AUA) in partnership with UNDP Armenia, funded by the Climate and Clean Air Coalition (CCAC) Food and Nutrition Challenge, a United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) Initiative.
The project aims to reduce methane and other climate pollutant emissions from the organic waste sector by strengthening national and municipal capacities, improving source separation and valorization of organic waste, piloting decentralized circular bioeconomy solutions, promoting sustainable cold-chain technologies, and facilitating behavioral and institutional transformation through Living Labs and Learning Communities.
Objective
To provide effective day-to-day coordination and operational support for the implementation of the Organics Mobilized project, ensuring the smooth organization and timely delivery of project activities, with a particular focus on coordinating the three Living Labs, supporting municipal engagement, organizing logistics and field activities, and maintaining accurate activity tracking and project documentation.
Job responsibilities
Scope of Work and Responsibilities
- Coordinate and monitor the day-to-day implementation of project field activities, including, but not limited to, the coordination of Living Labs and Learning Communities, activity planning, stakeholder engagement, logistical arrangements, and follow-up.
- Organize and coordinate workshops, field missions, consultations, and other project events.
- Maintain an overview of upcoming activities, operational requirements, and implementation priorities.
- Ensure that project field activities are properly documented and that relevant records are transferred to the appropriate project files.
- Perform other project-related duties assigned by the Project Manager.
Support from AUA
The Project Coordinator will work under the supervision of the Project Manager and in close collaboration with the project implementation team, relevant AUA administrative and finance units, UNDP Armenia, CCAC, UNEP, UNOPS, municipalities, consultants, implementing partners, and other relevant stakeholders.
Required qualifications
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Management, Public Administration, Social Sciences, Environmental Management, or a related field.
- At least 2–3 years of relevant professional experience in project coordination, administration, program support, event coordination, or a related field.
- Experience supporting donor-funded projects, development programs, international organizations, NGOs, academic institutions, or similar organizations is an advantage.
- Demonstrated experience in coordinating multiple activities, events, meetings, workshops, travel, or field missions.
- Experience working with municipalities, government institutions, communities, development organizations or other stakeholders is an advantage.
- Experience coordinating community-based, participatory or multi-stakeholder initiatives is an advantage.
- Strong organizational and time-management skills, with the ability to manage multiple activities and deadlines simultaneously.
- Strong attention to detail and ability to maintain accurate and well-organized documentation and tracking systems.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to coordinate effectively with diverse stakeholders.
- Ability to work independently, take initiative, and effectively support a multidisciplinary project team.
- Willingness and ability to travel within Armenia as required for project activities and field missions.
- Excellent written and spoken English and Armenian.
Additional information
Additional Information
Please submit your CV and Cover letter (with the names of three referees) via AUA career platform here.
AUA is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to an active non-discrimination program within the institution
