Counterpart International is seeking a Human Rights Capacity Building Specialist for the upcoming USAID-funded Promoting Human Rights in Armenia (PHRA) Activity. The program will promote human rights and fundamental freedoms in Armenia by preventing and responding to human rights violations and by enhancing rights protection. Responsible for leading and managing PHRA Component 2, the Human Rights Capacity Building Specialist will work closely with the Office of the Human Rights Defender (HRDO) and other Government of Armenia rights enforcement bodies, as well as with civil society-led rights monitoring groups, to strengthen human rights institutions and oversight mechanisms. The Human Rights Capacity Building Specialist will provide vision and technical leadership for Component 2 and will work closely with other component leads and departments to ensure a holistic, coordinated approach to achieving program objectives. This is a full-time position based in Yerevan, Armenia that will report to the PHRA Chief of Party.

• Provide leadership, management, quality control, technical direction and oversight of PHRA Component 2: strengthening human rights institutions and oversight mechanisms.
• Coordinate with Component 1 and 3 leads to ensure a holistic approach to achieving program objectives, especially around legislation governing rights institutions and protection mechanisms and civil society advocacy of human rights violations.
• Act as primary program liaison with the HRDO, other government rights institutions, and civic monitoring groups, building and maintaining relationships with these entities to help the program achieve its objectives despite shifts in key personnel.
• Lead technical and organizational needs assessments for HRDO, other government rights institutions, and civic monitoring groups, and then develop and implement capacity building plans for each.
• Coordinate and implement specialized technical events, such as meetings and workshops, to encourage and improve coordination between governmental human rights institutions.
• Work closely with the Grants team to manage and oversee the implementation of Component 2 grants to HRDO, other government rights institutions, and civic monitoring groups to achieve Component 2 results.
• Lead the development of analytical reports related to Component 2 and provide reporting inputs to PHRA’s Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning (MEL) Manager.
• Identify obstacles and risks related to Component 2 implementation in a timely manner and recommend appropriate adjustments to the Chief of Party.

• Degree in Law, International Development, Social Sciences, Political Science, Governance and Civil Society and/or other related fields, and deep knowledge of legal issues within Armenia
• Minimum of 8 years of relevant experience in human rights, with a strong preference for experience working on USAID, UN, EU, and other international donor programs.
• Experience developing and leading needs assessments of government institutions, and then planning, developing, and implementing capacity building programs/trainings for government institutions focused on human rights issues.
• Familiarity with the laws, governing bodies, CSOs, and human rights protection mechanisms within area, including but not limited to: HRDO, Ministry of Justice, Ministry of Labor and Social Affairs, the Human Rights Action Plan, Human Rights House Armenia Civil Society Organizations, etc.
• Ability to establish strong working relationships with civil society, local government officials, civic leaders, media, private sector representatives, and international donors.
• Experience designing and managing grants focused on supporting human rights issues.
• Demonstrated commitment to considering and addressing the needs of marginalized groups including women, youth, and PWDs.
• Experience monitoring and overseeing the implementation of grants.
• Professional fluency in Armenian and English

Preferred

• Advanced degree in Law, International Development, Social Sciences, Political Science, Governance and Civil Society and/or other related fields.
• Experience on USAID funded projects.

Counterpart is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and does not discriminate in its selection and employment practices. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, age, or other legally protected characteristics. 

Accessibility Notice: If you need reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process due to a physical or mental disability, please send an email to recruiting@counterpart.org. Please view Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity Posters provided by OFCCP here.

Only finalists will be contacted. No phone calls, please.