We are Hiring: Executive Director

The Armenian British Business Chamber, ABBC, is an independent and self-sustainable business membership organisation, which operates with a core mission of creating value for its members by enhancing the business environment in Armenia and strengthening trade and investment ties between Armenia and the UK.Serving as the bridge between ABBC members, Board Directors, outside partners, and the executive team, the Chamber’s Executive Director will specifically be responsible for:

Job Responsibilites:

Ensuring smooth operation of ABBC office;
Managing ABBC executive team members with all relevant components of the process, e.g. staff recruitment, communication, supervision, planning, evaluation, etc.
Planning (along with Board of Directors) and implementing the Chamber’s working strategy, including components of events management, advocacy efforts, strategic collaborations, PR and Marketing, and business development
Keeping active communication with ABBC community, including members, British Embassy Yerevan, Board Directors, and other stakeholders
Representing ABBC and communicating on behalf of its members with the RA and UK Government Departments/Officials, international and diplomatic community in Armenia, wider business community, ABBC network worldwide, etc.;
Developing ABBC’s operational budget and overseeing its accurate implementation with a quarterly update to Board of Directors regarding actual results versus estimations;
Diversifying funding sources of ABBC by cooperating with member companies and international donor institutions operating in Armenia around joint projects;
Maintaining strategic alliances with international organisations operating in Armenia and other business membership organisations;
Ensuring that ABBC maintains a strong stakeholder-service focus and is responsive to all members’ needs, with equal and institutionalised approach to all operational processes;
Implementing strong member engagement mechanisms;
Serving as an Editor-in-Chief for all ABBC publications and the website. Overseeing the publication such as newsletters, business guide, etc.
Actively promoting ABBC and attracting new members together with Board of Directors;
Reporting to the Board of Directors on regular basis;
Implementing other tasks, as assigned by the Board of Directors.

Job qualifications and required skills:

At least Bachelor’s degree in business, economics, public policy, communications, or other related fields;
At least 3 years of managerial experience in business, international, non-profit or public organisations;
Fluency in Armenian and English (other languages are an asset);
Understanding of business environment in Armenia;
Developed advocacy skills;
Strong interpersonal, organisational, communication, teamwork and coordination skills;
Decision-making and problem-solving abilities;
Experience in fundraising and/or lobbying is a plus.

Application Instruction:

Please submit your CV and motivation letter to director@abbc.am, while also mentioning the expected monthly salary in the body text of the e-mail.