1. BACKGROUND
The Global Alliance for Trade Facilitation (GATF) is a public-private delivery mechanism created to support effective implementation of the World Trade Organization’s Trade Facilitation Agreement (TFA) through partnerships between governments and the private sector. GATF is a cooperative effort funded by the governments of Canada, Germany, the European Union, and Sweden.
The GATF Secretariat is composed of the Center for International Private Enterprise (CIPE), the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC-WBO), and the World Economic Forum (WEF), with Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) as an implementing partner.
GATF is implementing a project to support the modernisation of trade procedures and promote public-private dialogue in Armenia. The project consists of three workstreams:
Technical Component 1: Certificate of Origin Digitalisation
Supporting the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Armenia (ARMCCI) in the transition to digitalised certificates of origin (CO), to meet the demands of foreign trading partners and reduce costs and time for Armenian traders, especially in rural areas and SMEs.
Technical Component 2: ePhyto Implementation
Enabling the Food Safety Inspection Body (FSIB) of Armenia to exchange electronic phytosanitary certificates through the International Plant Protection Convention (IPPC) Hub, to streamline compliance by Armenian products.
Functional Component 1: Public-Private Trade Facilitation Dialogue Promotion
Conducting strategic activities that encourage communication and deeper mutual understanding of public and private priorities on foreign trade, to support the project activities and as the basis for an effective National Trade Facilitation Committee or similar mechanisms.
To support the project’s implementation, GATF wishes to hire the services of a local Project Coordinator who will work closely and cooperatively with the Armenian government agencies involved, the project’s implementation unit, the private sector stakeholders, and the rest of the Alliance team to ensure a timely and adequate implementation.
2. GENERAL OBJECTIVE
The objective of this position is to provide local stakeholder coordination and day-to-day management of project activities to ensure the successful and efficient implementation of the project.
3. SCOPE OF WORK
Under the supervision of the designated GATF Officer, the Project Coordinator’s activities shall include, but are not limited to:
- Providing project management services to facilitate the day-to-day implementation of the project in accordance with GATF’s goals.
- Leading project activities, with emphasis in collaboration and coordination with Armenian government officials, as well as public and private sector organisations.
- Liaising and managing relationships with Armenian government officials, private sector stakeholders, nongovernmental organizations (NGOs) and international organisations.
- Reviewing and updating the project strategy on a regular basis.
- Coordinating the Project Working Group.
4. SPECIFIC ACTIVITIES
It is expected that the consultant will conduct, as a minimum, the following activities:
- Update and manage the project plan.
- Arrange consultations with the private sector and small and medium enterprises (SMEs) throughout the execution of the project.
- Organise regular meetings with the Project Working Group and ad hoc meetings with other stakeholders, as needed.
- Prepare monthly and quarterly progress reports (including executive documents and presentations as needed) highlighting the activities conducted, challenges faced, proposed solutions, and monthly and quarterly objectives.
- Manage and undertake the required measurement activities including but not limited to carrying out project surveys, collecting data for logframe and trackers and implementing the results planner.
- Execute the data collection requirements to measure project results in coordination with the Alliance Metrics and Benchmarking team.
- Lead the procurement process of any consultant or service provider required to implement the project by drafting terms of reference, evaluating technical and financial proposals if necessary.
- Supervise and support the work of all the consultants or service providers engaged to implement the project activities, including their coordination with public and private project counterparts.
- Co-lead project review exercises designed to adjust, organise, and streamline project procedures/schedules/plans, highlighting the activities that will impact project implementation and propose corrective actions if needed.
- Document all changes requested to project scope, schedule, and budget.
- Translate brief documents from English to Armenian and vice versa as needed.
5. DURATION OF ASSIGNMENT
The duration of the contract is expected to be eighteen (18) months with the possibility to extend depending on performance and project status. Expected start date: July 23, 2025.
6. REPORTING ARRANGEMENTS
The selected project coordinator will report to GATF Program Officer leading the project.
7. ADMINISTRATIVE AND LOGISTICAL ARRANGEMENTS
- Candidates should already reside in Yerevan (Armenia).
- Travel within Armenia to meet with government officials and private sector operators will be required. All work-related traveling expenses outside of the Yerevan area will be funded by the program.
- Office space will be provided by project stakeholders, subject to availability, therefore the consultant is expected to work at the premises of the project stakeholders or remotely.
8. PAYMENT SCHEDULE
The selected candidate will submit invoices monthly to GATF for approval and payment. GATF will make payments upon receipt and acceptance of said invoices.
9. TECHNICAL PROFILE OF CANDIDATE
9.1 Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent university degree in Business, Trade, Logistics, Economics, Engineering, Technology, Law, or another relevant.
- At least 5 years of demonstrated experience in project management, including experience overseeing complex, multi-stakeholder projects and procurement processes.
- Familiarity with business process reengineering (BPR) and reforms in bureaucratic settings.
- Fluency in English and Armenian, both written and spoken.
Must be legally authorized to live and work in Armenia.
9.2 Relevant Knowledge and Experience
- Proven experience in designing, coordinating, or supervising the implementation of IT systems or digital tools, preferably within or for government agencies or regulatory authorities.
- Previous work experience with both public and private sector stakeholders in Armenia, especially in trade-related, regulatory, or modernisation projects.
- Experience supporting digital transformation efforts, e-government services, or risk-based compliance systems.
- Hands-on experience with monitoring, evaluation, and results reporting for donor-funded projects.
- Understanding international trade facilitation principles and frameworks such as the WTO Trade Facilitation Agreement, WCO SAFE Framework, SPS and Origin regulations.
- Strong organisational and interpersonal skills; able to manage multiple stakeholders simultaneously.
- Ability to learn quickly, work independently and in a collaborative, fast-paced environment.
10. APPLICATION
To apply for this opportunity, candidates must send their resume and cover letter in English, including their financial compensation prospect, to tradejobs@cipe.org by 5:00pm Eastern Standard Time, August 4, 2025 with the subject line: “GATF Armenia Project Coordinator – [FULL NAME]”.
Any questions should be communicated in writing before the due date to the same email address.
11. EVALUATION METHODOLOGY
Evaluation of an applicant’s suitability for this consultancy will be based on the applicant’s technical background as provided on the resume and cover letter as well as the applicant’s financial requirements.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and invited to an interview.