Project Officer, Armenia

Context

International IDEA has a mandate to support democracy worldwide. Since its establishment in 1995, the Institute has sought to fulfil this mandate by incrementally expanding its geographic footprint. Increasing demand for the Institute´s support in countries in Europe, coupled with key developments that have highlighted the weakness of democratic institutions in some European countries, has motivated the Institute to establish a Regional Europe Programme (REP).

Through its Regional Europe Programme, based in Brussels, the Institute provides knowledge and technical support to reform processes aimed protecting the integrity of elections, democratic and inclusive constitution-making processes, parliamentary strengthening and combating political corruption. The Institute integrates gender, diversity and conflict sensitivity aspects across all its programmes.

In Armenia, International IDEA supports electoral integrity ahead of the 2026 parliamentary elections, working with the Central Election Commission, political parties, and civil society to strengthen online campaign oversight, manage electoral risks, and build civic resilience against information manipulation.

The Project Officer will support the implementation of International IDEA’s electoral integrity project in Armenia, ensuring timely and high-quality delivery of activities. Under the supervision of the Project Manager, they will contribute to planning, coordination, monitoring, and reporting, and assist in stakeholder engagement and knowledge sharing.

Duties and Responsibilities

1. Contributes to the implementation and coordination of International IDEA´s ongoing initiatives in the field of electoral support in Armenia;

2. Facilitates and supports the engagement of consultants in the project, develops contractual documentation, and tracks the quality of deliverables, in line with International IDEA’s policies and procedures;

3. Drafts substantive concept notes and supports the development of budgets for implementation of project activities;

4. Supports the Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) component of the project, ensuring adherence with International IDEA’s M&E results framework;

5. Supports the monitoring of the project’s budget and contributes to grant management;

6. Drafts monitoring and implementation reports for quarterly, annual, and other reports;

7. Collaborates closely with relevant International IDEA colleagues in Brussels and Stockholm, HQ, for the successful implementation of the project activities, and provides guidance to other junior colleagues;

8. Develops and maintains networks with key partners and stakeholders to ensure their engagement in project activities;

9. Liaises with respective multilateral and bilateral democracy assistance actors active in Armenia, to coordinate the ongoing initiatives, ensure International IDEA’s visibility, and identify areas of further support;

10. Monitors and provides regular updates on political and socio-economic developments in Armenia and globally affecting Armenia and the region, to inform ongoing programme design and future potential programmatic interventions;

11. Supports all aspects of event organization, including substantive, administrative, and logistical elements.;

12. Delivers thematic interventions at conferences and meetings. Undertakes other representational functions as delegated by the line manager.

General Profile

• Combines a good knowledge of the state of democracy and governance in Armenia and the broader region, acquired through academic studies in political science, law, social science or related fields, and the relevant work experience;

• Will contribute significantly to assigned projects all along the project life cycle, i.e. from project design and funding to project assessment; will lead meetings and discussions, supervise publications  and review input from external providers;

• Has contributed to publications on the relevant subject; is recognized as a knowledge resource in their broad professional community;

• Can work with minimal guidance and supervision;

• Adds value to team-based activities in his/her unit; collaborates with other entities of the Institute;

• Acts as a model or mentor for less experienced colleagues;

• Can be expected to travel globally to any geographical area involved in his/her projects;

• Follows internal procedures to ensure high standards of performance and compliance with Institutional guidelines;

• Acts in accordance with International IDEA’ s core values; Respect, Integrity and Professionalism;

• Integrates a gender and diversity perspective in all activities.

Reporting line

• Project Manager, Armenia

Education and Experience

• University degree in political science, law, international relations, public administration or other related discipline; 

• Minimum of five (5) years of relevant experience in democracy and governance in Armenia in the field of elections, political participation and representation, anti-corruption, rule of law and constitutionalism;

• Demonstrated experience in results-based report writing;

• Demonstrated experience in the implementation of projects in the field of democratic governance;

• Experience in resource mobilization, including conceptualization and formulation of successful funding proposals and knowledge of fundraising methods;

• Demonstrated experience in monitoring and evaluating projects, including the design and use of results-based frameworks, performance indicators, and reporting systems;

• Experience with EU-funded projects and requirements, as well as familiarity with their processes and systems is preferred.  

• Fluency in written and spoken Armenian and English languages is required; Fluency in the Russian language will be considered a strong advantage.

Terms of Contract:

• This post is advertised subject to the confirmation of funding.

• Local Post.

• Fixed term appointment for eighteen (18) months.

• Remuneration - AMD 1,514,373 Base per month

Please note as this is a local post, International IDEA will bear no costs relating to the relocation of the selected candidate to the duty station. This position is open to those legally authorized to live and work in Armenia for the duration of the contract. International IDEA is not able to support work permit applications. 

Applying for this position:

• Applications should be submitted online no later than 23:59 (CET) 01 January 2026. 

• Please note that all applications must be made in English.

Selection Process:

• Evaluation of qualified candidates will include a written test assessment and up to two (2) interviews.

• Candidates selected to proceed to the next stage of the process will be contacted once all applications have been carefully reviewed.

• All candidates will be notified of the status of their application via email once the process has been finalized.

International IDEA is an equal-opportunity employer which seeks to further diversify its staff in terms of gender, culture and nationality.