06-17-2004 BISNIS Armenia Update: Updated List of U.S. Companies inA

Updated List of U.S. Companies in Armenia

BISNIS Armenia Update
17 June 2004

Contents:

1. Updated List of U.S. Companies in Armenia
2. New State Dept. info on Armenia
3. Three tenders from Armenia
4. Job opp. in Armenia with World Vision Program
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SUBJECT: IMI (ARMENIA): U.S. COMPANIES IN ARMENIA

INTERNATIONAL COPYRIGHT, U.S. AND FOREIGN COMMERCIAL SERVICE AND U.S.
DEPARTMENT OF STATE, 2004. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED OUTSIDE OF THE UNITED STATES.

FOLLOWING IS A LIST BY SECTOR OF FULLY OR PARTIALLY U.S. OWNED COMPANIES
OPERATING IN ARMENIA. THE LIST IS NOT COMPLETE AND INCLUDES ONLY THOSE
COMPANIES KNOWN TO THE U.S. EMBASSY.

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CONSTRUCTION SERVICES AND MATERIALS
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HILL INTERNATIONAL ARMENIA
CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT
RENNY BORHAN, VICE PRESIDENT
5 NALBANDYAN ST., 2ND FLOOR, YEREVAN 375010, ARMENIA
TEL:(374-1) 529-871 FAX: (374-1) 151-394
FOUNDED IN 1995 AS A SUBSIDIARY OF HILL INTERNATIONAL, INC., ONE LAVITT
PARKWAY WILLINGBORO, NJ 08046

HOVNANIAN INTERNATIONAL
CONSTRUCTION
VAHAGN HOVNANIAN, PRESIDENT (US)
HARUTIUN KHACHATRIAN, DIRECTOR
50 GEVORG CHAUSH, YEREVAN, ARMENIA
TEL/FAX: (374-1) 390-102
E-MAIL: [email protected]
ESTABLISHED IN 1999 AS JV WITH HOVNANIAN GROUP, SUITE 12, DAG
HAMMARSKOLD BLVD, FREEHOLD, NJ 07728; TEL: (732) 462-8200; FAX: (732)
462-2789

HUNTSMAN ARMENIA CONCRETE CORPORATION
MANUFACTURING OF PRESTRESSED CONCRETE SLABS
MR. ROY HARRISON, U.S. DIRECTOR-GENERAL
MR. JIRAIR ZABUNIAN, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
49 ARTSAKH ST., YEREVAN, ARMENIA, 375021
TEL: (374-1) 471-188, 471-218, 452-689, 458-080, 453-410, 151-735 FAX:
(374-1) 151-735
E-MAIL: [email protected]
REGISTERED IN 1990 AS A JV BETWEEN THE MINISTRY OF CONSTRUCTION AND THE
HUNTSMAN CORPORATION, 500 HUNTSMANWAY, SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH 84108
2000 EAGLE GATE TOWER, SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH 84111,
TEL: (801) 532-5200
FAX: (801) 536-1581

RANCHPAR LLC
CONSTRUCTION SERVICES
RICHARD SIPAN, DIRECTOR
3 KORYUN STREET, YEREVAN, ARMENIA
TEL: (374-1) 599-922
FAX: (374-1) 565-248
E-MAIL: [email protected]

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CONSULTING
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ARLEX INTERNATIONAL LTD
LEGAL AND BUSINESS CONSULTING
TOM SAMUELIAN, MANAGING ATTORNEY
15 GRIGOR LUSAVORICH ST., YEREVAN, ARMENIA
TEL/FAX: (374-1) 580-213
E-MAIL: [email protected]

INTERNATIONAL LEGAL CONSULTING
LEGAL CONSULTING
EDITH KHACHATRYAN, MANAGING DIRECTOR
19 SAYAT NOVAYI AVE., SUITE 200, YEREVAN-1, ARMENIA
TEL: (374-1) 594-655
FAX; (374-1) 566-735
E-MAIL: [email protected]

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EDUCATION
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AMERICAN UNIVERSITY OF ARMENIA (AUA)
HARUTIUN ARMENIAN, PRESIDENT
DON FULLER, DIRECTOR OF ADMINISTRATION.
40 MARSHALL BAGHRAMYAN AVE., YEREVAN, ARMENIA 375019;
TEL (374-1) 271-602, 270-309; FAX: (374-1) 151-048,
E-MAIL: [email protected]
ESTABLISHED IN 1991, AS A JV BETWEEN THE UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA AT LOS
ANGELES, ARMENIAN GENERAL BENEVOLENT UNION (USA), AND THE MINISTRY OF
EDUCATION OF ARMENIA, AUA PROVIDES SEVERAL MASTER DEGREE PROGRAMS,
INCLUDING IN BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION, SEISMIC AND CIVIL ENGINEERING,
POLITICAL SCIENCE, AND LLM (JOINT PROGRAM WITH BOLT UNIVERSITY).
AMERICAN UNIVERSITY OF ARMENIA CORPORATION, 300 LAKESIDE DRIVE, IV
FLOOR, OAKLAND, CA 94612
RICHARD YOUATT, OPERATIONS MANAGER
TEL: (510) 987-9452, FAX: (510) 208-3576, E-MAIL:
[email protected]

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EXPORT/IMPORT/SALES
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IMPERIAL INTERNATIONAL LTD
IMPORTS/RETAIL OF JEWELRY, LEATHER CLOTHING, AND SHOES
RAFAEL KHAZARYAN, DIRECTOR
39, MASHTOTS AVE., YEREVAN-375002, ARMENIA
TEL: (374-1) 531-045, 565-734; 151-962; FAX: (374-1)151-962
REGISTERED IN 1996 AS A JV (PARTNERSHIP) WITH MS. JACQUELINE VARDANYAN,
20 NORTH BRAND BLVD.,GLENDALE, CA.
TEL: (818) 242-2404
FAX: (818) 246-4081.

PHILLIP MORRIS MANAGEMENT SERVICES, B.V.
TOBACCO PRODUCTS
ASHOT CHAGHARYAN, FIELD MANAGER
YEREVAN 375018, ARMENIA
TEL (374-1) 576-720
FAX (374-1) 576-723
REGISTERED IN DECEMBER 1995. PARENT COMPANY: PHILLIP MORRIS MANAGEMENT
SERVICES, B.V., HOLLAND

SEXESS PETROLEUM CORPORATION
INTERNATIONAL TRADING OF CARS, AND GENERAL MERCHANDIZE
KARAPET ASTVATSATRYAN, PRESIDENT.
49 KOMITAS ST., YEREVAN, ARMENIA
TEL: (374-1) 237-050
ESTABLISHED IN 1993 AS A SUBSIDIARY OF SEXESS
PETROLEUM CORP, GLENDALE, CALIFORNIA (SAME
PRESIDENT).

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FOOD PROCESSING
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AGROINVEST MANAGEMENT LLC
AGRICULTURAL INPUT SUPPLY AND PROFESSIONAL
MANAGEMENT FOR AGRICULTURAL INVESTMENTS
ALEKSAN ELBAKYAN, PRESIDENT AND OWNER
CHUCK SPECHT, VICE PRESIDENT (USA)
37 NZHDEH ST., YEREVAN
TEL (3749) 407-306
FAX (3741) 447-380
EMAIL [email protected]
REGISTERED IN 1997 AS A LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY

COCA-COLA BOTTLERS ARMENIA
MR. CONSTANTINOS SPANOUDIS, GENERAL MANAGER
AZATUTYAN 3RD LANE, YEREVAN 375052
TEL: (374-1) 280-552, 285-260
FAX: (374-1) 281-781
REGISTERED IN AUGUST 1995 (LEVENTIS, GREECE)

JERMUK CLOSED JOINT STOCK COMPANY
BOTTLING AND EXPORT OF “”JERMUK”” MINERAL WATER
KAIZAK ZETLIAN, PARTNER (U.S.)
ARMEN TER-STEPANYAN, MANAGING DIRECTOR
1 GORTSARANAIN ST., JERMUK 378840
TEL: (374-77) 21117, 21285, FAX: (374-77) 21119
E-MAIL: [email protected]
HTTP://
REGISTERED IN 1995 AS A JOINT VENTURE BETWEEN
“”JERMUK”” PLANT AND ZETLIAN ENTERPRISES (LA)

HOME-ART
COFFEE PROCESSING, CONSTRUCTION SERVICES
EDWARD IVANIAN, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
3 KORIUN ST., YEREVAN, ARMENIA
TEL: (374-1) 521-032, FAX: 565-248
ESTABLISHED IN JULY, 1999 AS JV WITH SIPAN ENTERPRISES INC., (70%
SHARE)126 JACKSON STREET, SUITE 307, GLENDALE, CALIFORNIA 91205; TEL:
(818) 248-7117; FAX: (818) 249-7117;
E-MAIL: [email protected]
RAFFI ZAVETIAN, PRESIDENT

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HOTELS & RESTAURANTS
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ANI PLAZA HOTEL
HOVSEP NASOYAN, GENERAL DIRECTOR
19 SAYAT NOVA ST., YEREVAN 375010, ARMENIA
TEL: (374-1) 594-377
FAX: (374-1) 565-343
E-MAIL: [email protected]
HTTP://

ARMENIA MARRIOTT HOTEL
KATRIN HENTSZEL, GENERAL MANAGER
1 AMIRIAN ST., YEREVAN-10 ARMENIA
TEL: (374-1) 599-000
FAX: (374-1) 599-001
E-MAIL: [email protected]

HY BUSINESS HOTEL
HOTEL, BUSINESS CENTER
SOUREN YAVRUYAN, GENERAL MANAGER
8 HANRAPETUTYAN ST., YEREVAN 375010, ARMENIA
TEL: (374-1) 567-567, 580-422, 151-522; FAX: (374-1)543-131
E-MAIL: [email protected]
REGISTERED IN FEBRUARY 1997 AS A SUBSIDIARY OF HY-
BUSINESS, INC., VARDGES BARSAM, PRESIDENT
32218 PHANTOM DR., RANCHO PALOS VERDE, CA 90274;
TEL: (310) 377-5266; FAX: (310) 377-5266

TUFENKIAN HERITAGE HOTEL
HAMBARTSUM CHILINGARYAN, MANAGER
NORKI 13TH STREET, YEREVAN 375048 ARMENIA
TEL: (374-1) 547-888
FAX: (374-1) 547-877
E-MAIL: [email protected]

YUM-YUM DONUTS
FAST FOOD RESTAURANT BUSINESS
ARSEN VARDANIAN, DIRECTOR
39/12 MASHTOTS AVE., 1 HAKOB HAKOBIAN, YEREVAN, ARMENIA
TEL: (374-1) 561-984, 269-033
FAX: (374-1) 561-984
ESTABLISHED IN DECEMBER 1997 AS A JOINT VENTURE WITH
G&H ENTERPRISES, INC.; TOROS SAHAKIAN, PRESIDENT;
TEL.: (732) 922-3858
FAX: (732) 922-9544
E-MAIL: [email protected]

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INFORMATION TECHNOLOGIES
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BOOMERANG SOFTWARE
INTERNET SOFTWARE
CONTACT: GURGEN BALYAN, DIRECTOR
ADDRESS: 6/1 ABELYAN STREET, 5TH FLOOR, YEREVAN-38
PHONE/FAX: (374-1) 350-570, 350-488
E-MAIL: [email protected]

ESTABLISHED IN 1997 AS SUBSIDIARY OF BOOMERANG
SOFTWARE INC., 90 CONCORD AVE., BELMONT, MA 02478;
TEL: (617) 489-1647.

CREDENCE SYSTEMS ARMENIA LLC
SOFTWARE ENGINEERING
CONTACT: MANUK GEVORGYAN, DIRECTOR
ADDRESS: 48 MAMIKONYANTS STREET, YEREVAN-51
PHONE: (374-1) 233-122
FAX: (510) 217-9448
E-MAIL: [email protected]
SUBSIDIARY OF CREDENCE SYSTEMS CORP; TEL: 215 FOURER
AVE., FREMONT, CA 94539; TEL: (510) 657-7400; FAX:
(510) 623-2560; & FLUENCE TECHNOLOGY INC., 8700 SW
CREEKSIDE PL, BEAVERTON, OR 97008, TEL: (503) 672-8774

LYCOS CJSC
SOFTWARE DEVELOPMENT – INTERNET APPLICATIONS
CONTACT: HOVHANNES AVOYAN, MANAGING DIRECTOR
ADDRESS: 9 ALEK MANUKYAN STREET, YEREVAN-70
PHONE: (374-1) 512-045
FAX: (374-1) 512-112
E-MAIL: [email protected]
REGISTERED IN 2002 BY LYCOS EUROPE

MONTEREY ARSET JSC
CHIP PROGRAMMING
HAIK HOVHANNISYAN, GENERAL MANAGER
41 ARSHAKUNYATS STREET, YEREVAN 375026
TEL: (374-1) 440-651
FAX: (374-1) 441-536
E-MAIL: [email protected]
SUBSIDIARY OF MONTEREY DESIGN SYSTEMS INC. CA

EPSILON LOGIC
SOFTWARE ENGINEERING
CONTACT: NAZIK KHUDAVERDYAN, DIRECTOR
ADDRESS: 4 TIGRAN METSI STREET, YEREVAN-10
PHONE/FAX: (374-1) 587-740, 587-710, 586-775
E-MAIL: [email protected]
ESTABLISHED IN 1998 AS SUBSIDIARY OF EPSILON LOGIC SYSTEMS

EPYGI LABS AM LLC
SOFTWARE ENGINEERING
CONTACT: HAROUTUN AKILIAN, DIRECTOR
ADDRESS: 41 ARASHAKUNIANTS STREET, YEREVAN – 26
PHONE: (374-1) 442-160, (374-9) 403-799
FAX: (374-1) 442-155
WEBSITE:
REGISTERED IN 2000

HAILINK
RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT IN NATURAL SCIENCES AND
ARCHITECTURE, WIRELESS COMMUNICATION NETWORKS,
SOFTWARE AND HARDWARE ENGINEERING
CONTACT: GAGIK EVOYAN, DIRECTOR
ADDRESS: 24A MARSHALL BAGRAMYAN AVE., YEREVAN-19
PHONE: (374-1) 521-664, 151-037
FAX: (374-1) 151-037
E-MAIL: [email protected]
FOUNDED IN 1992 AS A SUBSIDIARY OF CILINK CORP.,
HERMOSA COURT 910, SUNNYVALE, CA 94086
3131 JAY STREET, SANTA KLARA, CA 95454, (NEW
ADDRESS), BILL CROWELL, PRESIDENT
TEL: (408) 735-5800, FAX: (408) 735-6645

HI-TECH GATEWAY
CONTACT: HAKOB MANUCHARYAN, GENERAL MANAGER
ADDRESS: 1 CHARENTSI STREET, YEREVAN-25
PHONE: (374-1) 573-770, 576-253
FAX: (374-1) 573-770
E-MAIL: [email protected]
HTTP://

HITEGRITY
SOFTWARE ENGINEERING
GAGIK EVOYAN, DIRECTOR
24B MARSHAL BAGHRAMYAN AVE, YEREVAN, 375019
TEL: (374-1) 568-267
FAX: (374-1) 526-637
E-MAIL: [email protected]

HPLA LLC
SOFTWARE ENGINEERING
CONTACT: ANDRANIK HOVHANNISYAN, MANAGING DIRECTOR
ADDRESS: 49/3 KOMITAS STREET, FLOOR 9, YEREVAN-51
PHONE: (374-1) 238-550, 234-581, 238-309
FAX: (374-1) 151-974
E-MAIL: [email protected]
WESITE:
REGISTERED IN FEBRUARY 1995 AS A SUBSIDIARY OF HPL
HEURISTIC PHYSICS LABORATORIES, INC., 1649 SOUTH
MAIN ST., MILPITAS, CALIFORNIA 95035 USA
TEL: (408) 263-1475
FAX: (408) 263-1584.

LEDA HOLDINGS
CONTACT: HOVIK MUSAELYAN, GENERAL DIRECTOR
ADDRESS: 49 TIGRAN METS STREET, YEREVAN-18
PHONE: (374-1) 559-588
FAX: (374-1) 559-589
EMAIL: [email protected]
WEB SITE:
SUBSIDIARY OF LEDA SYSTEMS, INC., 1108 SUMMIT
AVENUE, SUITE 3, PLANO, TX, 75074, TEL: (972) 991-
6391, FAX: (972) 381-0965

SOLAREN LLC
CONTACT: VICTOR AFYAN, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
2/2 SHRJANAYIN STREET
TEL: (374-1) 777-113
FAX: (374-1) 777-182
E-MAIL: [email protected]

SYNERGY INTERNATIONAL SYSTEMS
SOFTWARE ENGINEERING
CONTACT: SERGEY ZIGELYAN, DIRECTOR
ADDRESS: 6 KORYUNY STREET, SUITE 4, YEREVAN-09
PHONE: (374-1) 567-681
FAX: (374-1) 567-681
E-MAIL: [email protected]
WEBSITE:

UNICAD JSC
HRANT MARANDJIAN, PRESIDENT
41 ARSHAKUNYATS AVE., YEREVAN 375065
TEL: (374-1)441-635
FAX: (374-1)441-543
E-MAIL: [email protected]

VIASPHERE TECHNOPARK
IT INCUBATOR
ARAM VARDANYAN, GENERAL MANAGER
ARSHAKUNYATS AVE. 41 YEREVAN 375026
TEL: (374-1)442-188
FAX: (374-1)448-902
E-MAIL: [email protected]
URL: HTTP://
VIASPHERE TECHNOPARK IS A WHOLLY OWNED SUBSIDIARY OF
VIASPHERE INTERNATIONAL, A SILICON VALLEY BASED
VENTURE CAPITAL FIRM AND INCUBATOR

VIRAGE LOGIC INTERNATIONAL YEREVAN
DEVELOPING CIRCUITS AND SOFTWARE TOOLS FOR DPTL CIRCUITS
VARUZHAN MASARAJIAN, DIRECTOR
CDDRESS: 15/1 KHORENATSI STREET, YEREVAN, ARMENIA
PHONE: (374-1) 591-800
FAX: (374-1) 591-833
E-MAIL: [email protected]
WEBSITE:
ESTABLISHED AS A SUBSIDIARY OF THE VIRAGE LOGIC CORP., 46501 LANDING
PARKWAY, FREMONT, CA 94538, TEL: (510) 360-8000, FAX: (510) 360-8099,
WEB SITE: HTTP://

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MANUFACTURING
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ARQELL
MANUFACTURING OF PRINTING MACHINES
ARTIN CHATMAJIAN, PRESIDENT
ARGEK VILLAGE, KOTAYK PROVINCE, ARMENIA
TEL: (374-1) 287-158
FAX: (374-1) 287-154
E-MAIL: [email protected]
ESTABLISHED IN 2003 BY ARMENIAN-AMERICANS FROM CALIFORNIA

ANDOK
ASSEMBLY AND SALE OF OPTICAL EQUIPMENT AND GLASSES, BIOMEDICAL SERVICES.
HERMINE SHAHUMYAN, DIRECTOR.
20 CHARENTS ST., SUITE 2-4, YEREVAN, ARMENIA 375025
TEL: (374-1) 553-365, 551-747, TEL/FAX: 151-763
FOUNDED 1993 AS A SUBSIDIARY OF ARMENIAN RELIEF
SOCIETY OF WESTERN USA INC., 80 BIGELOW AVE.,
WATERTOWN, MA 02172; TEL:(617)926-5892; FAX:(617)926-4855

ARAX GOLD
JEWELRY PRODUCTION
HAROUT AJARYAN, DIRECTOR (U.S. CITIZEN)
34/1 ARSHAKUNYATS ST.
YEREVAN, ARMENIA
TEL: (374-1) 443-626
FAX: (374-1) 443-616
E-MAIL: [email protected]

GARNI INVESTMENT AND DEVELOPMENT CORP.
APPAREL MANUFACTURING
ZAREH BALASANIAN, PRESIDENT
26A ABOVYAN STREET, SUITE 39, YEREVAN, ARMENIA
TEL: (374-1) 545960
FAX: (374-1) 545962
E-MAIL: [email protected]
121A EAST 89TH ST.
NEW YORK NY 10128 USA

ONYX
PRODUCTION OF BUILDING MATERIALS AND BATHROOM EQUIPMENT
ARTUR MIRZOYAN, DIRECTOR (ARMENIA)
TIGRAN PETROSYAN, DIRECTOR (U.S.)
PLASTIC FACTORY, 59 ARSHAKUNYATS ST., YEREVAN
TEL: (374-1) 445-023; FAX: (374-1) 442-494, E-MAIL:
[email protected]
REGISTERED IN 1997 AS A JV BETWEEN PLASTIC FACTORY AND INTERTONE
COMMUNICATIONS, 445 9-TH STREET, FAIRVIEW, NJ 07022; TEL: (201)
941-5128; FAX: (201) 943-2996.

TUFENKIAN TRANSCAUCASUS
PRODUCTION AND EXPORT OF HAND-MADE CARPETS AND THREADS
JAMES TUFENKIAN, PRESIDENT (USA).
HAMBARTSUM (GARIK) CHILINGARYAN, MANAGER.
21/1 TUMANYAN ST., SECOND FLOOR, YEREVAN 375001, ARMENIA
TEL:(374-1) 521-259, 520-885, TEL/AX:(374-1) 151-751, E-MAIL:
[email protected]
REGISTERED IN JULY 1994 AS A SUBSIDIARY OF TUFENKIAN IMPORT/EXPORT
VENTURES, INC (NY).
902 BROADWAY, SECOND FLOOR, NEW YORK, 10010-6202
TEL: (212) 475-2475, FAX: (212) 475-2629, E-MAIL: [email protected]

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MINING
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AGARAK COPPER-MOLYBDENUM PLANT
AGARAK, SYUNIK PROVINCE, ARMENIA
PRIVATIZED IN 2004 BY COMSUP COMMODITIES, INC.
7 EAST MISSION STREET, SUITE B
SANTA BARBARA, CA 93101
TEL: (805) 898-3770
FAX: (805) 898-3768
E-MAIL: [email protected]
CONTACT: MICHAEL BOLLAG, PRESIDENT

ARARAT GOLD RECOVERY COMPANY (AGRC)
GOLD MINING/PROCESSING
KEITH FAULKNER, GENERAL DIRECTOR
19 KHANJIAN ST., YEREVAN-375010
TEL: (374-1)548-361, 542-263, 226-854, 151-699, 151-
707, FAX: (374-1)151-690,
E-MAIL: [email protected], [email protected]
REGISTERED IN NOVEMBER 1996 AS A JOINT VENTURE BETWEEN “”ARMGOLD””
/MINISTRY OF INDUSTRY OF ARMENIA AND GLOBAL GOLD CORPORATION
REREGISTERED IN 1999 AS JV WITH FIRST DYNASTY MINES

ARMENIAN AMERICAN EXPLORATION COMPANY
OIL AND GAS EXPLORATION
TIM PAPWORTH, GENERAL MANAGER
26/6 ARAM KHACHATRYAN STREET, YEREVAN
TEL: (374-1) 276-226 FAX: (374-1)275- 023 E-MAIL:[email protected]
MOBILE: (374-9) 404-561
REGISTERED ON AUGUST 6, 1997 AS A SUBSIDIARY OF ARMENIAN AMERICAN
EXPLORATION CO. INC., P.O.BOX 92067, RANCHO SANTA FE, CA 92067; TEL:
(619) 759-5990; FAX: (619) 756-3194. JEFF RAND, PRESIDENT;ALLEN PAULSON,
CHAIRMAN

METAL PRINCE
MINING – AKHTALA MINING PROJECT
SEROP DER-BOGHOSSIAN, PRESIDENT (U.S.)
24B BAGHRAMYAN AVE., YEREVAN 375019, ARMENIA
TEL: (374-1) 545-538; FAX: (374-1) 545-539;
E-MAIL: [email protected]
REGISTERED IN 1999

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POSTAL SERVICES
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DHL WORLDWIDE EXPRESS REPRESENTATION IN ARMENIA
EMMA BELUYAN, MANAGING DIRECTOR
5A VARDANANATS ST., YEREVAN 375010
TEL: (374-1) 585-588
FAX: (374-1) 528-158, E-MAIL: [email protected]
FOUNDED IN 1995.

UPS EXPRESS HAIK LTD.
COURIER AND REPRESENTATION SERVICES
HAMBATSUM KUPELIAN, PRESIDENT (USA – TEXAS)
SHUSHAN GRIGORYAN, MANAGING DIRECTOR
1 KIYEVYAN ST., YEREVAN-375028, ARMENIA
TEL: (374-1) 273-098 FAX: (374-1) 273-275 E-MAIL:
[email protected]
REGISTERED JAN 1997 AS A LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY

FEDERAL EXPRESS
GAGIK AZATYAN, DIRECTOR
40 MASHTOTSI AVE., YEREVAN 375002, ARMENIA
TEL:(374-1)544-277, 544-988
FAX:(374-1)544-277
E-MAIL: [email protected]
FOUNDED IN 1995

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RENT-A-CAR
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LIMOUSINE SERVICE
LIMOUSINE RENTAL
MHER MURADIAN, CEO
1 MARSHAL BAGHRAMIAN AVE., YEREVAN-375019, ARMENIA
TEL: (374-1) 58-96-38
REGISTERED IN 1996 AS A JOINT VENTURE WITH D&T
HOLSERS INC., 520 GREENWOOD AVE., MONTEBELLO CA

ELITAR & HERTZ TRAVEL AGENCY AND RENT-A-CAR
ROBERT HAKOBYAN, DIRECTOR
7 ABOVYAN STREET
YEREVAN-375001
TEL: (374-1) 543-311
FAX: (374-1) 587-181
E-MAIL: [email protected]

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SHIPPING/FREIGHT-FORWARDING/CUSTOMS BROKERS
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AMBERTCO INTERNATIONAL TRANSPORT
OPERATING BRANCH OF AMBERT INTERNATIONAL LOGISTICS
INC.. NEW YORK NY USA
COMPANY REPRESENTATIVE: VAHE MEKERTICHIAN, PRESIDENT
81 BAGRATUNYATS AVE., YEREVAN
TEL: (374-1) 444-492
FAX: (374-1) 444-49
E-MAIL: [email protected]

SEABORNE INTERNATIONAL JV JSC
INT’L AIR, SEA, ROAD AND RAIL TRANSPORTATION,
FREIGHT FORWARDING, PROJECT LOGISTICS, CUSTOMS BROKERS
STEVE ROBINSON, PRESIDENT
HERMINE GEVORGYAN, ACTING MANAGER
15 DEGHATAN ST., SUITE 6, YEREVAN 375010 ARMENIA
TEL: (374-1) 566-699, 566-599, 566-499
FAX: (374-1) 566-399
E-MAIL: [email protected]
WEB SITE:
REGISTERED IN NOVEMBER 1997 AS A JOINT VENTURE BETWEEN SEABORNE
INTERNATIONAL INC (STEVE ROBINSON, PRESIDENT), 11222 LA CIENEGA BLVD.,
SUITE 470, INGLEWOOD, CA 90304 USA; TEL: (310)216-4225, 800-662-6722;
FAX: (310)216-1124, E-MAIL: [email protected]

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TELECOMMUNICATIONS
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AMERICAN AND ARMENIAN TELEVISION COMMUNICATIONS (AATV)
WIRELESS CABLE TV PROVIDER
SERGEI KHOMENKO, PRESIDENT
HY-BUSINESS SUITES, SUITE G, 8 HANRAPETUTYAN ST., YEREVAN-375010, ARMENIA
TEL: (374-1) 562-992, 545-454, 581-857, 581-675;
FAX: (374-1) 581-675;
E-MAIL: [email protected]
REGISTERED IN AUGUST 1997 AS JOINT VENTURE
(CORPORATION) BETWEEN EASTWARD BOUND, INC. (EBI),
UNITED CABLE COMPANY (UCC), 119 PEMBROKE ST.,
BOSTON, MA 02118; TEL: (617) 375-9244, FAX: (617)
421-0188 AND THE REPUBLICAN CABLE TELEVISION CENTER.

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TRAVEL SERVICES & TOURISM
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LEVON TRAVEL YEREVAN ARMENIAN/AMERICAN JV
TRAVEL AGENT
GARY G. TITIZIAN, PRESIDENT (USA).
ANAHIT PAPAZIAN, DIRECTOR OF YEREVAN OFFICE.
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JOB- Project Manager, Sustainable Livelihoods Program, World Vision, Yerevan

World Vision Armenia
Position Description

Project Manager Sustainable Livelihoods

OFFICE: Yerevan, Armenia – position based in Tavush Province

DURATION: 36 months – estimated start date of employment 2nd Quarter 2004

REPORTS TO: Operations Director – with close collaboration with Tavush ADP
Manager

GRADE LEVEL: 12

APPLICATION DEADLINE: June 30, 2004

DATE PREPARED: January 2004 DATE REVISED:

GENERAL FRAMEWORK

World Vision Deutschland e.V. – in close co-operation with World Vision
Armenia – has successfully applied for funding under “Co-financing with
European development NGOs – Operations in developing countries (Budget line
B7 – 6000) – PROJECTS. In order to guarantee the effective implementation
of the below described project, the position of a qualified expatriate
project manager needs to be filled as soon as possible. Project Summary
Sheet – attached annex 1.

PURPOSE OF POSITION

To facilitate the efficient and effective implementation of the project
entitled “Building Sustainable Rural Livelihoods In Tavush Region – Armenia
– building on, integrated in, and expanding WV Armenia’s long-term
development activities in Armenia.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES

All tasks and responsibilities to be carried out in close co-ordination
with
the Operations Director of WV Armenia, the Manager of the Tavush ADP, and
relevant support teams in WV Armenia’s National Office.

1) Arrange for a structured project start including office establishment,
notification to all stakeholders concerned in collaboration with OD and ADP
manager, purchase of budgeted equipment + materials etc. in line with WV
Armenia Policy and Procedures.

2) Manage recruitment and contracting of national staff, ensuring
compliance
with WV Armenia procedures.

3) Based on the project’s logframe, develop an operations plan and
establish
a monitoring system that allows for the measurement and documentation of
project progress toward objectives and results, which maximises cross-
cutting themes and programmes within the Tavush ADP

4) Provide leadership to the project bringing your knowledge and experience
of multi-sectoral development projects that include agriculture, income
generation and community development.

5) With the support of WV Armenia’s finance team ensure that project
finances meet the standards of the WV Armenia Finance Manual and the
specific EU requirements.

6) Engage in networking with the donor and develop relationship of mutual
confidence and respect in coordination with the OD.

7) Maintain an ongoing familiarity with the requirements and compliance
procedures of the donor.

8) Maintain good working relationship with local government bodies without
compromising the independence of World Vision and its non-governmental role.

9) Support the ADP Manager in her role of overall WV representation in
Tavush Province.

10) Ensure municipal approval of projects is secured, as well as
coordination of current and future activities in the region.

11) Coordinate visibility actions with donors and WV Armenia Marketing team.

12) Maintain appropriate security for personnel and World Vision
property in
line with WV Armenia’s National Security Plan.

13) Work with WV Armenia Programme Officers to prepare narrative and
financial reports for the donor as stipulated in the contract and ensure
any
difficulties or changes that might arise during the implementation of the
project are agreed with the Operations Director and communicated to the
donor in due time. Ensure that any appropriate permission is gained from
the donor for relevant amendments.

14) Prepare monthly narrative reports to be distributed to WV Armenia
national office, WV Deutschland e.V., and other stakeholders as deemed
appropriate.

15) Monitor and evaluate budgeted and actual expenditures with the project
accountant on a monthly basis and ensure a monthly financial report
(and all
documentation required by WV GFRO) is approved by the WV Armenia Finance
Director prior to their timely submission to WV Germany.

16) Supervise the financial management (management of expenditures,
cash-flow planning etc.) of all project activities in relation to project
objectives and results.

17) Provide all necessary information/documentation needed for the regular
monitoring and evaluation missions in collaboration with WV Armenia’s M&E
Officer.

18) Network with other non-governmental organisations (NGOs), local
government officials, and community leaders in the project area to ensure
continued project co-ordination, quality and innovation.

19) Undertake continuous capacity building of national staff engaged in the
project in the areas of agriculture, income generation, sustainable
livelihoods, rural development, and project management, so as to create
and
strengthen relevant indigenous skills & understanding.

20) Assist the Operations Director and the ADP Manager in the
development of
strategies for long-term or additional interventions, including the
preparation of further plans and proposals, and handling the marketing of
these.

21) Other duties as assigned by the Operations Director.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

The following knowledge, skills, and abilities may be acquired through a
combination of formal schooling, self-education, prior experience, or
on-the-job training:
– Requires 3-5 years of similar management experience in cross cultural
environment.
– Agronomist with experience in working with farmer associations and an
understanding of marketing.
– Understanding of environmental issues and micro-catchments’ management.
– Prior work experience in project implementation, monitoring, evaluation,
training/capacity building, conceptual programme planning, office
administrative procedures and report writing.
– Excellent English speaking, reading and writing skills.
– Working knowledge of Russian and/or Armenian.
– Computer literacy (word processing and spreadsheets).
– Ethnic sensitivity and understanding, with an ability to resolve complex
cultural issues.
– Strong inter-personal and cross-cultural communications skills and
sensitivity. Ability to work closely within a team/group environment and to
be diplomatic and flexible in a sometimes remote and challenging
environment
and/or under stress.
– Team player, with initiative & self-confidence to develop and lead
programme.
– Strong organising, planning and writing skills. Strong attention to
detail.
– Able to handle representation – including relations with donors.
– Experience of working in FSU transitional economies preferable.

Please note that the position requires a significant amount of local travel
(including over night stays in not always very comfortable
environments). It
is anticipated that up to 40% of the candidate’s time would be spent on the
road visiting the various sites.

Candidates with English and Russian language skills are invited to send
their Letter of Intent and CV in English to:

Dieter Osmers
European Recruitment
World Vision Germany
Email: [email protected]

Candidates should be in sympathy with World Vision’s Christian commitment
and Core Values.

For more information please visit our websites at and

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