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JOB DESCRIPTION : 

The American Chamber of Commerce in Armenia is looking for a Policy Advisor. Under the direct supervision of the Executive Director, the Policy Advisor will be in charge of AmCham advocacy which is done through its 5 Committees - Sustainable Development; Tax, Customs, and Fiscal policy; Workforce Development; Digital Transformation and Legal.

RESPONSIBILITIES : 

- Effectively and correctly coordinate AmCham 5 Committees - Sustainable Development; Tax, Customs, and Fiscal policy; Workforce Development; Digital Transformation and Legal - monthly meetings, draw up meeting minutes, agendas and monitor daily activities;
- Ensure the effective implementation of the objectives of the Committees in accordance with planning, control, monitoring, and reporting; ensure that all activities/events are prepared on time and implemented in accordance with expected results and objectives;
- Facilitate regular policy dialogue with the RA Government, National Assembly, associations, international organizations and other key stakeholders and facilitate technical assistance to the Committees and recommend to the RA Government to develop/modify policies and regulatory instruments in close cooperation with Committee Chairs;
- Liaise between the Government and the Committees, lobby to highlight gaps in legislation, conduct policy dialogue, and work on opportunities to issue a final document;
- Maintain written and oral communication between Committee members in English and Armenian as needed;
- Facilitate the implementation of the priorities of the Committees and ensure appropriate efficiency;
- Proactively inform the members of the Committees about all the developments taking place in the respective fields, collect and analyze their opinions;
- Coordinate the internal discussions and developments of the Committees, including analytical documents, changes and recommendations in legislative and regulatory acts, announcements, as well as social media and mass media engagement together with the AmCham team;
- Organize meetings with stakeholders and other relevant parties, highlighting the priorities of the Committees;
- Present and voice the position of the Committees at meetings with interested parties,
- In collaboration with the team, promote/ensure (social media, mailing, etc.) proper communication about the work of the Committees among the current and future members of AmCham;
- Identify needs for external consulting services within the assigned scope of activities and work closely with parties to engage experts/consultants;
- Coordinate relations, policies, and effective cooperation between AmCham and the public sector, international organizations, associations, adhering to the AmCham vision, goals, and strategy;
- Assist the CEO in preparing for monthly Board meetings as needed;
- Participate in the development of the AmCham strategy plan and develop the two-year advocacy plan with assistance of the Executive Director;
- Participate in the monthly Board meetings with other representatives of the AmCham team.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS : 

- A Master’s degree in the field of political science, Public Administration, international relations, public policy, economics, or law is require;
- Strong analytical and research skills to assess policy issues, propose solutions, and provide evidence-based recommendations;
- Understanding of the relevant policy areas, which may include trade, commerce, regulatory affairs, taxation, digital transformation, intellectual property, and more;
- Familiarity with relevant laws and regulations;
- Experience working in government affairs, public policy, or advocacy roles, either in government, a non-profit organization, or the private sector;
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills to draft policy papers, reports, and briefings, as well as to effectively communicate with stakeholders and policymakers;
- Strong networking skills to engage with government officials, industry experts, and other stakeholders in the business and policy community;
- Proficiency in data analysis and interpretation to support policy recommendations with quantitative evidence;
- The ability to identify problems, evaluate potential solutions, and develop practical policy recommendations;
- Collaboration and teamwork skills to work effectively with colleagues within AmCham and with external partners and organizations;
- The capacity to adapt to changing policy landscapes and business environments;
- Experience in advocacy, lobbying, or public affairs can be a valuable asset for a Policy Advisor role;
- Proficiency in English and Armenian languages. Knowledge of the Russian language will be an asset;
- Ability to meet tight deadlines;
- Ability to work in multinational environments.

APPLICATION PROCEDURES : 

Please email your CV and Cover Letter to: [email protected]. In the subject line of your message, please mention "AmCham Policy Advisor." Only short-listed candidates will be invited to the interview.

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.

REMUNERATION/ SALARY : 

Competitive

OPEN TO/ ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA : 

All interested candidates