PAN-ARMENIAN FAMILY HEALTH ASSOCIATION
JOB ANNOUNCEMENT
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

The Pan-Armenian Family Health Association (PAFHA) is the pioneer and leading non-governmental organization promoting sexual and reproductive health and rights in Armenia. Established in 1994, it has its headquarters and clinic In Yerevan, and 10 branches in other regions of the country. PAFHA promotes access to sexual and reproductive health and rights for all people in Armenia, particularly the poorest and most vulnerable groups of the population. PAFHA is a member of the International Planned Parenthood Federation European Network (IPPF EN) and also receives support from other donor agencies.
PAFHA is currently recruiting for the position of Executive Director. The main role of the Executive Director is to ensure the efficient functioning of the organization in accordance with the PAFHA constitution, regulations, policies and strategic plan, as well as with national legislation and regulations. The Executive Director reports to the PAFHA President and Board. The Executive Director represents the organization vis-�-vis of national and international agencies, and is responsible for ensuring the visibility of the organization and takes the lead in promoting sexual and reproductive rights in the country.
The successful candidate will have a post-graduate level education in public health, the social sciences, management or a related field and will meet the requirements of the position as outlined below: 

Minimum requirements:

  • At least 5 years in a senior management position in either an NGO, government agency or private-sector organization working in sexual and reproductive health and rights or a related field.

  • Sound experience in advocacy and public relations, including representing an organization and presenting papers in large meetings/conferences as well as smaller committees.

  • Fluency in spoken and written English is essential.

  • A strong understanding of and experience in programme/project development and budgeting/financial reporting.

  • Supervision of a multi-disciplinary team.

  • Excellent interpersonal communication skills The following would also be an asset:

  • Experience in human resource management.

  • Working in an international, multi-partner environment.

The current job description for this position may be accessed on the following link: Job
Interested candidates should submit a letter of application and a curriculum vitae in English by Friday, 18 September 2009 at the latest to:
PAN ARMENIAN FAMILY HEALTH ASSOCIATION
123 Armenakyan street, Yerevan, Armenia
E-mail: armfha@netsys.am

It is anticipated that a first round of interviews will be conducted in Yerevan on Friday, 25 September.