Vahe Darbinyan Email & Phone Number

Armenia

Armenia, Moldova, Georgia

- Program Management: Lead and coordinate the SKYE Net youth development program across the three target countries, ensuring seamless implementation of activities and achievement of project goals.- Stakeholder Engagement: Collaborate with private and public sectors, educational institutions, and youth organizations to create a supportive ecosystem for youth empowerment.- Youth Empowerment: Focus on disadvantaged youth, supporting them in developing entrepreneurial skills and launching… Show more - Program Management: Lead and coordinate the SKYE Net youth development program across the three target countries, ensuring seamless implementation of activities and achievement of project goals.- Stakeholder Engagement: Collaborate with private and public sectors, educational institutions, and youth organizations to create a supportive ecosystem for youth empowerment.- Youth Empowerment: Focus on disadvantaged youth, supporting them in developing entrepreneurial skills and launching social enterprises that address community issues, particularly in the areas of digital and green transition.- Capacity Building: Enhance opportunities and build capacities for young change-makers to transform their ideas into sustainable social businesses.- Monitoring & Evaluation: Track progress against objectives, ensuring that more than 300 youth become acquainted with social entrepreneurship, 180 youth develop entrepreneurship skills, and 30 impactful social enterprise business models receive sub-grants.- Budget Management: Oversee the financial planning, allocation, and expenditure of the €1mln project budget, ensuring all activities are conducted within the allocated budget and financial regulations.- Reporting: Prepare detailed progress reports and updates for stakeholders, including quarterly and annual reports to the European Commission, ensuring transparency and accountability in all project activities.-Climate Action Coordination: Lead and coordinate climate action initiatives in the assigned area, collaborating with stakeholders for resource mobilization. Conduct thorough assessments of local environmental conditions to identify climate challenges and opportunities.- Team Leadership: Lead and manage a diverse team across Armenia, Georgia, and Moldova, fostering a collaborative and productive working environment. Show less

1. Developing and implementing Area Programs (AP) transition plans using Agile approaches:• Lead and advise AP transition plans development and revisions as needed using Agile methodology,• Manage the development and implementation of AP transition plans,• Foster a culture of continuous improvement by regularly soliciting feedback from stakeholders,• Lead the AP transition strategy smooth and effective implementation with a focus on sustainability,• Strengthen partnering… Show more 1. Developing and implementing Area Programs (AP) transition plans using Agile approaches:• Lead and advise AP transition plans development and revisions as needed using Agile methodology,• Manage the development and implementation of AP transition plans,• Foster a culture of continuous improvement by regularly soliciting feedback from stakeholders,• Lead the AP transition strategy smooth and effective implementation with a focus on sustainability,• Strengthen partnering relationship with local and international donors using Agile partnership management techniques.2. Leading Technical Program (TP) development and Implementation with a focus on innovation and efficiency:• Supervise the work of TP using Agile project management techniques,• Foster a culture of innovation and efficiency by promoting the use of new technologies,• Lead the Operations planning and implementation using Agile methodologies,• Utilize Agile performance management techniques to support individuals and teams,• Promote a learning, open, and inspiring environment by identifying staff training needs.3. Providing leadership for and support to AP Coordinators and technical program managers with a focus on continuous improvement:• Support individuals and teams using Agile coaching techniques,• Provide line management and support to technical program managers and Area Program Coordinators,• Foster a culture of continuous improvement by promoting feedback mechanisms,• Review and evaluate budgeted and actual expenditures for Projects jointly with AP Coordinators and technical program managers.4. Strengthening Partnering relationships with a focus on collaboration and sustainability:• Maintain regular contact with other international non-governmental organizations and government officials,• Ensure strong partnering relationships with existing and potential local and international donors,• Foster a culture of collaboration and sustainability by promoting a shared vision. Show less

1. Program Planning and Management and Implementation • Provide analysis of the country situation in Economic Development based on each marz tounderstand the possible specific trends of poverty reduction,• Contextualize Poverty Reduction Model based on the successes and lessons learnt from AreaProgram implementation,• Ensure effective work of Area Programs with the most vulnerable and vulnerable families tobreak the cycle of poverty while working with poverty reduction… Show more 1. Program Planning and Management and Implementation • Provide analysis of the country situation in Economic Development based on each marz tounderstand the possible specific trends of poverty reduction,• Contextualize Poverty Reduction Model based on the successes and lessons learnt from AreaProgram implementation,• Ensure effective work of Area Programs with the most vulnerable and vulnerable families tobreak the cycle of poverty while working with poverty reduction model,• Ensure proper mechanism and concrete criteria for asset transfer to family in the frames ofPoverty Reduction Model,• Develop training curricular for each component of Poverty Reduction Model based on thefindings and successes from Area Programs,• Support each Area Program to understand family financial resilience development trends that arespecific to geographic locations,• Participate in Grant and other Funding opportunity concept/proposal development.2. Staff Management• Review staff capacity building plan and suggest areas of improvements for Area Program staff.• Identify, report and mitigate reputational, financial and relational risks.3. Building Partnership for Sustainability• Annually map existing actors on National Level and build partnering relationship to ensure sustainability of the Program,• Develop and sustain strong partnership in the targeted area between World Vision Armenia and local regional authorities, donors, NGOs, other agencies, in order to ensure sustainability of the program,4. Support in Local Marketing and Fundraising• Support Marketing Department in organizing fundraising activities and promote the sales of marketing products and causes. Model market-oriented and donor-driven behavior, lead by personal example and motivate the team,• Participate in product development and relevant research. Show less

• Direct and oversee project implementation, ensuring that all strategic objectives are met through proper design, staffing, implementation and quality assurance. • Manage performance of direct reports based on agreed priorities and targets. • Duly conduct performance planning and evaluation of direct reports. • Establish and maintain effective project reporting, evaluation, and communication systems. Submit timely accurate and professional reports that meet donor requirements… Show more • Direct and oversee project implementation, ensuring that all strategic objectives are met through proper design, staffing, implementation and quality assurance. • Manage performance of direct reports based on agreed priorities and targets. • Duly conduct performance planning and evaluation of direct reports. • Establish and maintain effective project reporting, evaluation, and communication systems. Submit timely accurate and professional reports that meet donor requirements. • Manage project budget within approved spending levels and ensure accurate and timely financial reports to donors. Ensure project expenses are reasonable, allocated as per assigned budget, prudent and spent in accordance with donor rules and regulations to ensure low risk audits • Liaise with local government officials, local communities, donor representatives and other stakeholders as appropriate. Facilitate learning of best practices on project’s technical areas and other donor organizations. • Establish clear and frequent communication regarding Project progress and oversight management with the donor. • Provide spiritual leadership to the project team Show less

- Strategic Planning & Implementation: Lead the mobilization and capacity-building of local actors to define community needs-driven strategies in Lori and Tavush regions.- Policy Development: Collaborate with relevant ministries and bodies to improve capacity and develop policy mechanisms at the national level for the successful piloting and sustainability of the LEADER approach in Armenia.- Community Engagement: Lead awareness-raising campaigns and facilitate active participation of… Show more - Strategic Planning & Implementation: Lead the mobilization and capacity-building of local actors to define community needs-driven strategies in Lori and Tavush regions.- Policy Development: Collaborate with relevant ministries and bodies to improve capacity and develop policy mechanisms at the national level for the successful piloting and sustainability of the LEADER approach in Armenia.- Community Engagement: Lead awareness-raising campaigns and facilitate active participation of the local population in designing territorial development models, setting development agendas, decision-making, and implementation.- Stakeholder Coordination: Map and engage national, international, and local stakeholders, ensuring a cohesive approach to local development.- Training & Capacity Building: Organize and conduct Training of Trainers (ToT) for community coaches.- Monitoring & Evaluation: Monitor progress of initiatives, conduct evaluations, and ensure that objectives are met in line with project goals and timelines.- Reporting: Prepare detailed progress reports for stakeholders, ensuring transparency and accountability in all project activities. Show less

Brussels Region, Belgium

Yerevan, Armenia

Yerevan, Armenia

-Emergency Response Coordination: Act as the primary focal point for all emergency response activities within the assigned country or region.-Assessment and Analysis: Conduct rapid needs assessments to identify the immediate and long-term needs of affected populations during emergencies.-Resource Mobilization: Collaborate with donors, government agencies, NGOs, and other stakeholders to secure funding and resources for emergency response operations.-Emergency Planning: Develop and… Show more -Emergency Response Coordination: Act as the primary focal point for all emergency response activities within the assigned country or region.-Assessment and Analysis: Conduct rapid needs assessments to identify the immediate and long-term needs of affected populations during emergencies.-Resource Mobilization: Collaborate with donors, government agencies, NGOs, and other stakeholders to secure funding and resources for emergency response operations.-Emergency Planning: Develop and update contingency plans, response strategies, and standard operating procedures to ensure an effective and timely response to emergencies. Show less

1. Facilitate community engagement initiatives and youth development programs to empower and mobilize local youth.2. Provide expert guidance and support in designing and implementing capacity-building workshops, training sessions, and mentoring programs for youth.3. Collaborate with local stakeholders, organizations, and community leaders to foster partnerships and enhance community resilience.4. Conduct needs assessments and develop tailored strategies to address the unique… Show more 1. Facilitate community engagement initiatives and youth development programs to empower and mobilize local youth.2. Provide expert guidance and support in designing and implementing capacity-building workshops, training sessions, and mentoring programs for youth.3. Collaborate with local stakeholders, organizations, and community leaders to foster partnerships and enhance community resilience.4. Conduct needs assessments and develop tailored strategies to address the unique challenges faced by youth in rural areas.5. Evaluate program effectiveness, monitor progress, and provide recommendations for continuous improvement, ensuring positive outcomes for youth development in the regions. Show less

Armenia

• Ensure ongoing local programmatic excellence, rigorous program evaluation, and consistent quality of finance and administration, fundraising, communications, and systems; recommend timelines and resources needed to achieve the strategic goals • Expand local revenue generating and fundraising activities to support existing program operations and regional expansion • Work closely with international and national organizations and other relevant parties to create synergies and maximize… Show more • Ensure ongoing local programmatic excellence, rigorous program evaluation, and consistent quality of finance and administration, fundraising, communications, and systems; recommend timelines and resources needed to achieve the strategic goals • Expand local revenue generating and fundraising activities to support existing program operations and regional expansion • Work closely with international and national organizations and other relevant parties to create synergies and maximize impact; • Use external presence and relationships to garner new opportunities • Build partnerships in new markets, establishing relationships with the funders, and political and community leaders at each expansion site • Be an external local and national presence that publishes and communicates program results with an emphasis on the successes of the local program as a model for regional and national replication Show less

• Ensure quality implementation of program activities in assigned projects to reach the goals, objectives, and key performance targets, using Heifer Community Development Model. • Monitor and evaluate projects under responsibility, investigate new requests, and make on-site visits in coordination with program partners and cooperating agencies. • Prepare and submit project reports on regular basis in accordance with existing reporting procedures and requirements. • Provide… Show more • Ensure quality implementation of program activities in assigned projects to reach the goals, objectives, and key performance targets, using Heifer Community Development Model. • Monitor and evaluate projects under responsibility, investigate new requests, and make on-site visits in coordination with program partners and cooperating agencies. • Prepare and submit project reports on regular basis in accordance with existing reporting procedures and requirements. • Provide support to the program partners and field staff to ensure compliance with Heifer International accountability standards, as well as other donors policies and procedures • Directly provide or coordinate resources to provide technical assistance and training to local partners on a range of topics including service delivery, program development, design and implementation, outreach, and/or other needs as identified by the organization • Develop program monitoring and evaluation reports. • Ensure that comprehensive program reviews occur on a regular basis and follow up on issues arising from these reviews. Show less

• Managed activities aimed at developing mechanisms and disseminating information for effective citizen participation in policy processes. • Managed the work of youth and community action clubs. • Provided timed and targeted capacity building to youth and community action clubs • Provided assistance and supported to national volunteerism support initiatives and coalitions for effective cooperation and project implementation. • Managed work of volunteerism incentive and community… Show more • Managed activities aimed at developing mechanisms and disseminating information for effective citizen participation in policy processes. • Managed the work of youth and community action clubs. • Provided timed and targeted capacity building to youth and community action clubs • Provided assistance and supported to national volunteerism support initiatives and coalitions for effective cooperation and project implementation. • Managed work of volunteerism incentive and community development grantees • Provided direct supervision to regional coordinators in the scope of implementation of youth empowerment and volunteerism incentive projects • Developed training modules and educational materials and provided training, coaching and mentoring to local youth and organizations. • Contributed to development and improvement of national and local level policy regulations and issues related to civil society enabling legislation and policies. • Worked with local and national government agencies, business community, media and other stakeholders to create effective links with civil society organizations and networks. • Performed other relevant tasks assigned by the supervisor Show less

• Actively networked with other stakeholders, and facilitated the communities to network, for advocacy, resource mobilization and project implementation; • Facilitated formation and ongoing capacity building of new and existing community organizations for holistic sustainable development, including partnership with World Vision for project implementation where appropriate; • Facilitated the community to define monitoring process and indicators for mutual learning and accountability with… Show more • Actively networked with other stakeholders, and facilitated the communities to network, for advocacy, resource mobilization and project implementation; • Facilitated formation and ongoing capacity building of new and existing community organizations for holistic sustainable development, including partnership with World Vision for project implementation where appropriate; • Facilitated the community to define monitoring process and indicators for mutual learning and accountability with WV in project implementation and capacity building; • Facilitated community (including children and the marginalized groups) to participate in the gathering of, reflection upon and learning from local information; • Trained partner community groups on appropriate skills and self-assessment methods to build their capacity for management of local initiatives • Ensured that gender analysis, Christian commitment, and child protection are mainstreamed within WV initiatives in their assigned communities • Raised awareness and facilitate critical analysis of community issues • Actively supported the ADP Manager and collaborated with other team members in project planning, implementation, monitoring and reporting processes. Show less

Masters, Social Sciences

Activities and Societies: Community practice

Master'S Degree, Social Welfare Policy

Bachelor, Social Sciences