The Armenian Association of Social Workers (AASW), within the framework of the RISE Armenia Project, announces an open competition to recruit a Speech Therapist to join the multidisciplinary team of the Ashtarak Multifunctional Social Care Service.

Position: Speech Therapist

Reference No.: AASW-RISE-07/26

Project Title: “RISE – Armenia: Rehabilitation, Social Inclusion and Empowerment of the Displaced and Vulnerable Population” Programme.

Project Goal: is to improve the social protection system for vulnerable populations in Armenia, including persons displaced from Nagorno-Karabakh, through the capacity development of social workers, as well as through ensuring access to new social services, including patronage, social care and socio-rehabilitation services.

Project Duration: November 2024 – August 2027

Reports to: Centre Supervisor

Start Date: 01 August 2026

End Date: 30 May 2027

Purpose of the Position

The Speech  Therapist is responsible for providing high-quality speech and language therapy services to beneficiaries of the Ashtarak Multifunctional Social Care Service, contributing to the development of speech, language, communication, and, where relevant, swallowing functions, while promoting functional improvement and social inclusion for children and adults.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct speech and language assessments of beneficiaries using appropriate professional assessment tools.

• Develop, implement, and periodically review individualized speech and language intervention plans.

• Deliver individual and group speech and language therapy sessions tailored to beneficiaries' needs.

• Provide counselling and guidance to parents, caregivers, and family members to ensure the continuity of interventions in home settings.

• Provide professional consultation to members of the multidisciplinary team, as required.

• Work closely with social workers, psychologists, social skills trainers, and other specialists to ensure the implementation of beneficiaries' individualized support plans.

• Participate in case conferences, multidisciplinary team meetings, professional supervision sessions, and capacity-building activities.

• Maintain all required professional documentation, assessment forms, service records, and reports.

• Ensure the confidentiality of beneficiary information and comply with professional ethical standards.

• When required, provide outreach/mobile services in the settlements of the Ashtarak consolidated community.

• Perform other duties relevant to the position as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• University degree in Special Education (Speech Therapy/Logopedics).

• At least three years of professional experience as a Speech  Therapist.

• Experience working with children and/or adults.

• Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team.

• Excellent command of Armenian.

• Computer literacy, including proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.

• Participation in professional development training will be considered an asset.

Personal Competencies

• Strong communication and collaboration skills.

• High level of responsibility and accountability.

• Initiative and proactive approach to work.

• Effective time management skills.

• Flexibility and resilience under pressure.

• Beneficiary-centred and ethical approach to service delivery.

Duty Station: Ashtarak Multifunctional Social Care Service, Ashtarak Community, Aragatsotn Region, Armenia.

Required Application Documents

• Curriculum Vitae (CV);

• Motivation Letter;

• Copy of higher education diploma;

• Copies of relevant professional training certificates (if available).

Application Procedure

Interested candidates are invited to submit the required documents to procurement@aasw.org, indicating "Speech  Therapist" in the subject line of the email.

Application deadline: 28 July 2026

Only shortlisted candidates will be invited for an interview.