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ONEArmenia is looking for a Project Manager to be responsible for leading our WineCubes of Armenia project, working closely with beneficiary families and partner organizations to ensure the program’s long-term viability and success.

Mission: Ensure the continued success of Momik Wines, launch a second wine brand and accompanying WineCube, bring both wine brands to self-sustainability, and secure capital (through fundraising and wine sales) to launch future WineCubes.

Overview:

- Full time position

- Yerevan based

- Competitive salary

- 20 days paid vacation per year

- Start date: ASAP

Responsibilities:

Leadership & Management

Continue the successful development, implementation and management of the WineCubes of Armenia program in close cooperation with partner organizations, the 1A creative team, and 1A’s accounting and legal teams.

Develop and implement monitoring and evaluation plans for Momik Wines and future WineCubes.

Enhance performance and sales of wines by working with beneficiary winemaking families, partners, and the 1A creative team.

Prepare and implement program implementation plans with clear deliverables and deadlines for existing and future tasks with partners, the 1A creative team, the Founder and the program board.

Visit the WineCubes on a regular basis and prepare progress reports for the program board, identifying potential problems/risks and recommending risk management and mitigation measures.

Maintain close relations with the program beneficiaries, offering guidance when needed, alongside monitoring and evaluation functions.

Assessing market of wine and wine tourism in Armenia in tourism; establishing and maintaining relationships with potential business partners in Armenia and internationally.

Finance & Administration

Work with beneficiary families and partner organizations in developing and overseeing program finance and budget management, including tracking of financial and material resources, wine sales, and provision of accurate and timely financial reports.

Successfully facilitate the creation/registration of an LLC in ONEArmenia’s name to own and sell wine, working closely with 1A’s accounting and legal teams.

Review and submit for approval program expenditures, budget adjustments, and budget amendment requests to the program board.

Fundraising

Work with the Founder and the 1A creative team to secure capital to ensure the program’s long-term viability.

Marketing & Communications

Work closely with the 1A team to implement a marketing and PR campaign during peak tourists months to ensure customer acquisition and sales of wine in 2020, including online marketing efforts, OOH advertising, and in-person events; improve the visibility of the WineCubes amongst tourists in Armenia.

Serve as the primary contact at 1A for press and other marketing inquiries related to the program; represent 1A and the program at local events.

Advise on creative concepts in partnership with the Operations Director and creative team.

Ensure efficient and clear communication between customers and WineCubes; managing and improving communications systems and organizational processes with customers.

Qualifications

Degree in Business Administration or related field preferred

Extensive management experience required

Branding and marketing knowledge/experience preferred

Excellent written and spoken Armenian language skills required

Excellent written and spoken English language skills preferred

Fundraising experience preferred

Must be a self-starter and effective communicator

How to apply

Please submit a copy of your resume with a cover letter to kyle@onearmenia.org by March 17, 2020. Interviews will be held in person for candidates based in Yerevan, and via Skype for candidates outside of Armenia.