The Information Systems Agency of Armenia (ISAA) is supporting the creation of the Armenian e-society. In collaboration with the Government and the Central Bank of Armenia, our mission is to implement key standards for how public services and digital projects should be delivered. Our guiding standard is the “Digital Architecture of Armenia,” a Government-approved approach that places interoperability, security, and high-quality service delivery as its core pillars.

Our team consists of technology, finance, and policy-making specialists from various sectors. We work transparently, engaging both public and private sectors, to help Armenia realize its goal of becoming a truly electronic society.

Note: ISAA will transition into the Information Systems Regulatory Body.

As a Budget Program Training Specialist on a short-term service contract, you will train the internal Finance team on the methodology and practical aspects of preparing the medium-term expenditure program and annual budget proposals of the Regulatory Body. You will facilitate training sessions, provide methodological guidance on program-based budgeting, and support the team in defining budget programs, activities, and financial and non-financial indicators in line with applicable legislation and organizational objectives.

• Design and deliver training sessions for the internal Finance team on medium-term expenditure programs and annual budget preparation.
• Review relevant legislation, regulations, and methodological guidelines, and translate them into practical guidance for team members.
• Facilitate workshops and working sessions to explain statutory objectives, organizational functions, and program design requirements.
• Provide methodological guidance and hands-on training on defining budget programs, activities, outputs, and performance indicators.
• Support the Finance team in identifying and structuring non-financial performance indicators for programs and activities.
• Provide guidance on financial indicators and cost structuring related to budget programs.
• Mentor team members during the preparation of the 2027–2029 Medium-Term Expenditure Program and the 2027 annual budget proposal.
• Prepare training materials, guides, and templates to support ongoing capacity building.
• Deliver presentations and explain the finalized medium-term expenditure program and budget proposal to internal stakeholders.
• Transfer knowledge and best practices in program-based budgeting to enhance the internal team’s skills and independence.

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in finance, economics, public administration, public policy, or a related field.
• Experience in public budgeting, financial planning, or program-based budgeting.
• Demonstrated experience in designing and delivering training or mentoring sessions, preferably for finance or public sector teams.
• Strong analytical, communication, and facilitation skills.
• Ability to clearly explain complex financial and procedural concepts to diverse audiences.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools, particularly Excel and PowerPoint.
• Experience working in public administration, regulatory institutions, or government-affiliated organizations.
• Previous involvement in medium-term expenditure frameworks (MTEF) or multi-year budgeting processes.
• Experience developing training materials, guidance documents, or methodological resources.

Contract Type
Short-term service contract. The duration of the contract will be defined based on program timelines and operational needs.

Please send your CV to hr@isaa.am, ensuring you mention the position name “Budget Program Training Specialist (Short-Term Service Contract)” in the subject line of the email.