Narek TOVMASYAN, PMP®

Experience

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  Aravot Daily

  Jan 1997 - Jan 2000

  Journalist

  News reporting and reviews including: • interviewing people in a range of different circumstances• building contacts to maintain a flow of news• seeking out and investigating stories via contacts, press releases and other media• attending press conferences and asking questions• attending a variety of events• working closely with the news team, photographers and editors• recording interviews and meetings using shorthand or technical equipment• producing concise and accurate copy according to the newspaper's house style, and to strict deadlines• writing short 'fillers' to entertain, and researching and writing longer feature articles Show less

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  Armenian Philharmonic Orchestra

  Jan 2000 - Jan 2003

  Head of PR and Marketing Department

  Overseeing marketing strategy development and public relations function at Armenian Philharmonic Orchestra and Aram Khachaturian Concert Hall. Developing and implementing fundraising and public awareness campaigns for cultural projects, managing public awareness and communications for all related projects, building media and stakeholder partnerships, supervising corporate content creation. Preparing plans for projects sustainability. Donor reporting. Responsible for web site content, design and publishing of all printed materials, preparations of press releases. Organization of press-conferences and press events, donor meetings and projects openings.​ Show less

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  Freelance

  Jan 2003 - Jan 2006

  Marketing and Communication Expert

  Providing PR, Marketing and Communications services and consultancy to non-governmental, international, public and business organisations.

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  British Council

  Apr 2006 - Aug 2022

  Promote identifying and mitigating IP risks in programmes for Albania, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Bosnia & Herzegovina, Georgia, Israel, Kazakhstan, Kosovo, Montenegro, North Macedonia, Russia, Serbia, Turkey, Ukraine, Uzbekistano Improve and disseminate knowledge on IP through existing networks using materials and initiatives developed by the IP champions and IP managero Act as the first point of contact for Arts IP issues in the region by responding to copyright queries in a timely manner using the IP key principles, FAQs and copyright training provided by the IP Managero Escalate advanced queries to the IP Manager o Brief senior managers on IP issues when needed Show less - liaise with premises within the country to ensure building and travel consumption data is provided to enable them to input complete country data into ERIC- British Council's global carbon footprint calculator;- complete the Environmental Awareness eLearning course and encourage country colleagues to do the same;- work together with the Green Champions in their country to make practical and demonstrable improvements to environmental performance appropriate to country circumstances;- attend relevant management meetings to report on performance against country/region action plans;liaise with other EFT Country Coordinators and the EFT Regional Coordinator;- feedback any ideas, initiatives undertaken and potential opportunities to the region and Global Estates' Standards and Performance team Show less Initiating, implementing, managing, reporting, monitoring and evaluating local, regional and international development large-scale programmes and projects​ funded by British Government, European Union, other donors and focused on Vocational Education and Training, Migration, Media and Communication, Conflict Resolution and Peace building, European Integration, Arts and Culture.Exploring the market demand and introducing mechanisms for expanding audience reach and enlarging programme portfolio.Pursuing and negotiating partnerships with a range of partners (international organisations, businesses, foundations, non-governmental organisations and state institutions) to increase the British Council presence and impact in Armenia.​ Show less

  • Intellectual Property Regional Lead

    Nov 2019 - Aug 2022

  • Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Country Lead

    Apr 2019 - Aug 2022

  • Environment Framework Country Lead

    Apr 2018 - Aug 2022

  • Programmes and Partnerships Manager

    Jan 2012 - Aug 2022

  • Programmes Manager

    May 2007 - Jan 2012

  • Regional Coordinator of New Work New Audiences project (Wider Europe)

    Jan 2011 - Jan 2012

  • Regional Coordinator of Enterprise Award Competition (South East Europe)

    Jan 2008 - Jan 2012

  • Governance and Education Projects Manager

    Dec 2006 - May 2007

  • Raising Role of Media Project Coordinator

    Apr 2006 - Nov 2006
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  Open Society Foundations

  Jul 2008 - Jan 2014

  Consultant on Education, Society and the Arts sectors

  • monitoring and evaluation of the projects funded by OSF Network• providing expert opinion on project proposals• evaluating project proposals for funding

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  Delegation of the European Union to Armenia

  Apr 2018 - Jan 2020

  Key Expert in Local Governance, Citizens Empowerment and Participation

  Civil Society and Local Authorities (CSO-LA) in Development programme monitoring in Armenia 2018-2019 EC2017/392-748/1• Monitor the implementation of the projects• Quality assurance and support to project management and implementation• Communication and visibility

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  Delegation of the European Union to Armenia

  Sept 2018 - Feb 2019

  European Film Festival Curator

  European Film Festival 2018 is organised by the EU Delegation in Armenia and the EUNIC Armenia cluster. The festival is held within the framework of the European Year of Cultural Heritage, aiming to encourage more people to discover and engage with Europe's cultural heritage, and enhance the sense of belonging to a common European space. The slogan for the year is: “Our heritage: where the past meets the future.”

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  AGBU

  Aug 2022 - now

  Advocacy Manager, Katapult Creative Accelerator Program

  Spearheaded the EU-funded Katapult Creative Accelerator Program, driving thedevelopment of Armenia's creative industries through strategic partnerships.● Forged strong collaborations with private sector entities and government bodies, enhancingsupport for creative sector initiatives and securing essential resources.● Led advocacy efforts that resulted in increased visibility and support for Armenia's creativeindustries, contributing to sustainable industry growth.● Effectively managed stakeholder relations, ensuring alignment of goals and successfulimplementation of program objectives. Show less

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  GBS Dubai

  Jan 2023 - now

  UK Education Certified Counsellor

  British Council certified UK Education agent

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  Tana Copenhagen

  Nov 2023 - Feb 2024

  National Expert

  Monitoring of The SALAR Project in Armenia: “Support to Decentralisation and Local Self-Government Reforms” (DEALOG) commissioned by the Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency (Sida).

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  Caucasus Institute

  Mar 2024 - Apr 2024

  External Evaluator

  External evaluation services for the Caucasus Institute in the framework of a tender for external evaluation of the project Engaging Society and Government in Armenia in Developing an Agenda for a Secure Region, implemented by the Caucasus Institute in partnership with Civil Society Institute, Regional Studies Center, Center for Political and Economic Strategic Studies and Civilitas Foundation. The project was funded with UK International Development from the UK government.

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  SEPR

  Aug 2024 - now

  External Evaluator

  External monitoring and evaluation of the The IMPROVET-AM project, funded by the European Commission under Erasmus+ CBVET 2023 and coordinated by SEPR, aimed at improving qualifications within the health sector in Armenia, with a specific focus on Dental Prosthesis and Health Care & Personal Assistance. ERASMUS-EDU-2023-CB-VET Project 101128630