Qualifications will include

• A minimum of five years of experience in the area of human rights, rule of law and/or policy development in an international organization
• University degree preferably in law, human rights or any relevant area of study in Public Policy, Law, Human Rights or Social Sciences
• Clear understanding of the critical human rights challenges in Armenia and familiarity with international trends in human rights, rule of law, democracy promotion and civil society development
• Understanding of public policy issues in major areas of reform in Armenia, including but not limited to human rights, education, social inclusion, human security, media and information
• In-depth knowledge of national strategies, legislation, regulations, commitments, obligations related to human rights and relevant international frameworks
• Strong dedication to human rights promotion in Armenia
• Experience of working with civil society groups/networks, state institutions and agencies, international organizations
• Research experience supported by publications
• Ability to handle confidential issues
• Willingness and capacity to learn new approaches
• Self-motivation with an ability to set and meet goals
• Ability to work under pressure and willingness to work long hours
• Strong communication skills
• Fluency in English and Armenian