Under the supervision of the Country Coordinator based in Yerevan, Armenia, the Assistant will support the day-to-day coordination of activities related to the startup and innovation ecosystem. Key responsibilities include stakeholder communication, event logistics, documentation, reporting, and monitoring.

This role requires a proactive, detail-oriented, and highly organized individual with strong communication skills and a collaborative mindset. The ideal candidate is self-driven, adaptable, and comfortable working in a multicultural, international environment.

This is a full-time position offered under a hybrid work arrangement.

Responsibilities and Scope of Work

1. Operational Support

• Assist the Country Coordinator in the planning, coordination, and execution of daily program activities.
• Support scheduling, agenda-setting, and follow-up for meetings with partners, stakeholders, and beneficiaries.
• Coordinate logistics for missions, workshops, programs, study tours, and other events with partners and the project’s logistics team.
• Provide logistical and operational support during high-level visits or missions by EU4Innovation regional or EU representatives, when needed.
• Collaborate closely with project team members across various international offices (e.g., administration, logistics, finance, and communications).

2. Communication and Coordination

• Draft, edit, and manage professional correspondence with ecosystem partners, government institutions, universities, and startups.
• Provide necessary information and materials to the project’s communications management team.
• Liaise with other country teams, the regional coordination unit, and EU4Innovation partners as needed.

3. Monitoring, Documentation and Reporting

• Track implementation progress of activities to ensure adherence to timelines and deliverables.
• Collect and compile relevant data, surveys, and feedback from stakeholders and program participants.
• Maintain well-organized documentation, including records of reports, communications, and project materials.
• Assist in the preparation of presentations, reports, and briefing materials.

4. Stakeholder Engagement

• Support the mapping and identification of ecosystem actors and potential partners across Armenia.
• Maintain and regularly update the national ecosystem database.
• Assist with outreach and relationship-building efforts among ecosystem stakeholders, including startups, innovation hubs, universities, and public institutions.

5. Other Duties as Assigned

• Provide additional support to the Country Coordinator, including research, translation, or administrative tasks, as required.
• Limited local or international travel may be required.