[JOB VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT] Grant Assistance for Grassroots Human Security Projects External Consultant

 
The Embassy of Japan in Armenia is seeking an External Consultant for the Grant Assistance for Grassroots Human Security Projects (GGP).
 
Application Period: 23 December, 2025 (TUE) – 23 January, 2026 (FRI)
 
Position: External Consultant
 
Type of Contract: Individual Contract
 
Contract Duration: 1 April, 2026 (WED) – 31 March, 2027 (WED)
(with a possibility of extension up to 3 years, based on the agreement with the Embassy)
 
About the Grant Assistance for Grassroots Human Security Projects (GGP)
The Grant Assistance for Grassroots Human Security Projects is a scheme that provides grants to projects implemented by NGOs and local governments that directly benefit residents at the grassroots level.
In recent years, Armenia has been implementing approximately 3-4 projects annually under this scheme.
 
Responsibilities
The External Consultant will work under a consultancy contract with the Embassy and will be responsible for part of the Embassy's work related to project formulation, implementation, and follow-up of GGP. The Consultant will constantly share information with the responsible officer and work under the officer's instructions, along with another Japanese consultant.
 
General Tasks
1.  To receive applications and manage data related to applications
2.  To technically review applications from applicant organizations
3.  To facilitate the implementation of ongoing projects and coordinate with recipient and implementing organizations
4.  To monitor past and ongoing projects
5.  To communicate with GGP applicants and implementing partners
6.  To prepare reports and various materials related to GGP
 
Specific Project-Related Tasks
1.  To conduct preliminary field surveys to confirm project background, content, maintenance systems, implementing capacity of recipient organizations, and aid trends of other donors
2.  To conduct monitoring visits during project implementation (progress monitoring based on interim reports submitted by recipient organizations to ensure proper project operation, including construction progress and procurement status)
3.  To conduct project completion confirmation visits based on completion reports submitted by recipient organizations
4.  To conduct follow-up visits for completed projects (in principle, 2 years after project completion)
5.  To assist in organizing GGP-related ceremonies (grant agreement signing ceremonies, handover ceremonies, etc.) including setup and photography
6.  To conduct outreach activities to local NGOs to promote understanding of GGP
7.  To support other GGP-related tasks
 
Requirements
Essential Qualifications
· Armenian Nationality
· University degree (Bachelor's or above)
· Proficiency in English and Armenian languages
· Computer literacy (Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.)
· Minimum 2 years of professional experience
· Excellent communication skills
· Good mental and physical health
· Punctuality
 
Preferred Qualifications
· Work experience in diplomatic missions, development consulting, NGOs, or other organizations with practical experience in international cooperation
· Individuals with high motivation, understanding of others, and the ability to work actively and patiently
· Interest in and willingness to learn about Japanese people an culture.
 
Terms of Contract
· The salary is expected for approximately 350,000-450,000 AMD per month (to be offered based on qualifications and experience of the Consultant).
· The Consultancy, by nature, is not an employment provided by the Embassy of Japan. The Embassy commissions the Consultant to perform tasks related to GGP and the Embassy pays a fixed monthly fee for the service.
· There is no definition of workplace and working hours under the Individual Contract, however, the current Consultant is expected to work at the Embassy on a daily basis under the following condition:
· Workplace: Embassy of Japan in Armenia (with local business trips as necessary)
· Working hours: 8:45 – 17:30 (break 13:00 – 14:00)
· Day-offs: Weekends and Embassy holidays
 
Required Documents
· Resume (with photograph, in English, free format)
· Motivation letter (including self-introduction, approximately one A4 page, free format)
· Copy of documents proving final educational qualification
· Official result(s) of a English proficiency exam(s) (e.g. TOEFL and IELTS)
 
Application Guidelines
· When submitting application documents or making inquiries, please include [GGP Application_(Name)] (e.g., [GGP Application_Armen Hovhannisyan]) at the beginning of the email subject line.
· All application documents must be created in Word, Excel, or PDF format.
· Please title each document as "(Document Name)_(Name)" (e.g., Resume_Armen Hovhannisyan).
· Materials will be printed on A4 paper, so please use appropriate font sizes and layouts.
· Total attachment size must not exceed 3 MB.
· Please do not send materials in zip files or with passwords.
*Personal information submitted will be used only for selection purposes, and the confidentiality of applications will be strictly maintained.
 
Selection Method
· 1st Selection: Document screening
· 2nd Selection: Interview at the Embassy of Japan in Armenia (English)
 
Selection Schedule
· Application deadline: 23 January, 2026 (FRI)
· 1st Selection: Successful candidates will be notified by 30 January, 2026 (FRI)
· 2nd Selection: From the beginning of February, 2026 (schedule to be individually arranged)
· Job offer notification: Expected in the end of February, 2026
 
Number of Positions: 1 position
 
Contact Information
Embassy of Japan in Armenia Email: grassrootsjp@yv.mofa.go.jp