Overview

GIZ is looking for an Advisor on Cybersecurity for implementation of its Global Project “Partnership for Strengthening Cybersecurity” (2023-2026), co-financed by the German Federal Foreign Office (FFO) and the European Union (EU), in Armenia.

Responsibilities:
  • Oversee the implementation of the Project’s activities in Armenia, in close cooperation with a Project Coordinator;
  • Provide technical advice to the Project partners and stakeholders on agreed measures aimed at strengthening cybersecurity in Armenia, engaging various stakeholders from the public, private and civil society sectors;
  • Develop technical requirements, project descriptions and manage consultancy and grant contracts, including verification and acceptance of deliverables, monitoring and reporting on the implementation;
  • Organise workshops, seminars, study visits and other events to contribute to cybersecurity capacity development;
  • Support the wider Good Governance portfolio of GIZ Armenia in advising partners, especially at local level, on digitalization reforms;
  • Closely and proactively coordinate with other projects within GIZ, as well as national and international organisations supporting the strengthening of cybersecurity in Armenia to maximize synergies and collaboration;
  • Perform other duties and tasks at the request of the Project Coordinator and/or Line Manager.
Required Qualifications:
  • Graduate degree (equivalent to a master’s degree) in cybersecurity, computer science, information technologies, political/ social sciences or another related field;
  • 5 years of professional experience in managing IT projects and/or providing technical and process consulting in the sector;
  • 5 years of professional experience in the field of cybersecurity at the level of policy development, capacity building, incident response and prevention, or law enforcement;
  • Proven knowledge of the Armenian cybersecurity sphere, including stakeholders, policies and legal framework, and current dynamics.

REQUIRED SKILLS:
  • High level of political sensitivity and self-confidence;
  • Good self-organisation skills but willingness and joy working in a team as well;
  • Willingness and flexibility to contribute to a dynamic work context with possibly changing implementation conditions over time;
  • Ability to work in a multicultural environment and demonstrate gender-sensitive and non-discriminatory behaviour and attitudes;
  • Strong analytical skills and structured work approach;
  • Ability to take over responsibility and show reliability towards colleagues and partners;
  • Fluency in Armenian and English languages, both written and spoken.
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