Arpine KOSTANYAN

34 years old (28.06.1982) Languages

M. Khorenatsi 47, fl 90 Armenian (Eastern/Western): mother language
375018 Yerevan, Armenia Russian: mother language
Tel : (+37410) 55 41 00 English: fluent
Mob: (+37493) 30 20 91 German, Italian, French: basic
Fax: (+37410) 55 56 82 Arabic: understanding
E-mail: kostarp@[Link]
Skype: [Link]

EDUCATION

2011 - 2012 Joint European Expert Master Degree in “Human Rights and Democratization”
(Venice/Italy-Luxembourg). The Master degree is jointly awarded by 41 EU Universities.
1999-2004 Master degree in English language and Area Studies (American and British Studies),
Yerevan State Linguistic University named after V. Brusov.
1992-1999 Russian Embassy High School in Syria/Damascus
1987-1999 Primary school N 119 in Yerevan

WORK EXPERIENCE

May 2013-pressnt time – Founder of “Educational and Cultural bridges” NGO ([Link])
Human Rights trainer of Council of Europe
Dec 2012 – June 2013 Contracted researcher in the University of Maryland, USA (researched country Latvia)
- Research in the field of National Security Issues
- Boarder Control
- Latvian National Law and regulations research
- Combating terrorism/safety regulations
- Field trip and life interviews with officials in Latvia.
Oct. 2009-2011 Freelance Interpreter in the World Bank Office in Yerevan, Armenia (Development
Projects)
- Interpretation during official meetings with World Bank representatives
- Field trip to different region of Armenia
- Interpretation in Ministries and other official Institutions
- Main field of interpretation: finance, healthcare, road and building maintenance.
2007-present time- International projects and affairs coordinator, trainer and youth leader of FYCA
NGO (Federation of Youth Clubs of Armenia).
- Responsible for the development of international affairs and projects
- Representing the organization during local and international meetings
- Networking development and contact-making
- Grant writing
- Trainer on educational projects
- Management and coordination of the projects
- Finance drafting and implementation
- Report and outcome writing
2004 – 2007 Assistant of President, Interpreter of “Soval” LTD Buisness Company.
- Interpretation during official business meetings
- Translating and preparing official documents
- Contacting partners and clients
- Participating in Exhibitions
- Partnership development
- Networking assistance
2004 Tutor of English language, Center of Intensive Methods of Teaching Foreign Languages,
Yerevan, Armenia
- Teaching course speaking skills “ Man in the city”.
May-Aug.2004 Voluntary job in IFES (International Foundation for Election System), Yerevan,
Armenia
Feb-Apr 2004 Practical work in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Armenia, department of State
Protocol.
 PROFESSIONAL SKILLS

Managerial skills: management of projects and people; coaching of others, coordinating skills,
implementation support.
Financial Management: grant budget writing, financial reports writing skills, managing financial accounts,
Preparing financial statements, budget drafting and management skills,.
Technical competencies:
- understanding the potential impact and limitations of training and other development
initiatives on an organization;
-    understanding practices and tools of different HR fields;
-    planning and work organization;
-    analytical and problem-solving skills; conceptual thinking
Interpersonal skills: service and client orientation; teamwork and co-operation, relationship-building and
networking, advisory skills. Grant and project writing experience, experience in international
and intercultural working environment.
Personal attitudes: initiative and responsibility, creativity, result orientation and sense of continuous
improvement, concern for quality, efficiency and accuracy, adaptability, self-management and
development, organizational alignment.
Personal values: highly organized, reliable, integrity, loyalty and conscience, discretion, independence and
confidence, respect for diversity, hard working, flexible, gregarious, friendly.

MEMBERSHIP

- Member of the Presidium or FYCA NGO (Armenia)

- Honorable member of ERCP Association (France)
- International NGO WostAYN – World Armenian Youth Network (Armenia)
- APY NGO - Armenian Progressive Youth (Armenia), United Youth NGO (Armenia)

ACCREDITATION

Language Certificate (International English Language Testing System) Academic IELTS –

Overall Band Score 7.0
Accredited Educational Trainer of Council of Europe in the field of Non-Formal Education, on
the following topics: Human Rights, European Integration, European Citizenship, Intercultural dialogue and
education, European Voluntary Service, Environment, Sustainable development and etc.
Youth leader and worker of “Youth in Action” Programs (CoE, EU)
Good knowledge and experience in working with such International Organizations as: CoE, EU,
UN, OSCE, IFES, UNESCO, YEN, World Bank, Court of Justice(Luxembourg), European Court of Human
Rights(Strasbourg, France), Peace Corps and International Monitory Fund, Soros Foundation.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Driving License, good knowledge of informatics systems (Microsoft Office package, Photoshop, Internet)
Fond of swimming, traveling, photographing, cross cultural communication, reading and cooking.

ACADEMIC PUBLICATIONS

1) “The problem of Trafficking and unemployment”, Facing Tragedies, Impulse from Salzburg 2008
(Salzburg, Austria). Pages 233-245
Organised by the Centre for Ethics and Poverty Research (University of Salzburg) and the Salzburg Ethics
Initiative.
2) “Human Rights and the problem of trafficking”. A book of best papers was published as an outcome of 4th
Annual International Leadership Program, A Global Intergenerational Forum, organized by UNESCO Chair
&Institute of Comparative Human Rights and University of Connecticut, USA 2008.
3) “Emotional and psychological effects of unemployment”, Decent Work and Unemployment. Impulse from
Salzburg 2009 (Salzburg, Austria). Page 187-197
Organised by the Centre for Ethics and Poverty Research (University of Salzburg) and the Salzburg Ethics
Initiative.
4) Author of the phrasebook for young people and youth leaders (Financed by EU, within the framework of
Youth in Action project “We are all different – We are all human”, France, Nancy 4-9 October, 2010)

CONFERENCES AND TRAINING COURSES

-Training Course “Freedom of Expression”, financed by European Commission, Erasmus + Project
8-16 October 2016 Daruvar, Croatia
- Trainer in the training course “ E-ACT European Active Citizens Today”, 19.08.2015-26/08.2015
Rome, Italy. Financed by European Commission, Erasmus + Project.
- Youth exchange “Exploring our history-shaping our future” Berlin, Germany 02-16 March 2015
-Expert in Council of Europe Project “Unfolding Youth Work” Nov 19-21, 2014 Strasbourg, France, European
Youth Center.
Coordinated projects of 2014
-Coordinator and facilitator in Youth Exchange, Youth in Action Program “Different Culture – One
Humanity” , August 5-14, 2014 Yerevan, Armenia. Financed by European Commission, EU
-Trainer and Coordinator in Youth in Action Training Course “Together for the Sustainable Future” Yerevan,
Armenia 12-19 June, 2014. Financed by European Commission, EU
Trainer in the Training course for school teachers financed by Council of Europe “Human Rights Education
for School Teachers” April 3-6. Financed by European Commission, EU
-Coordinator and facilitator in Youth Exchange, Youth in Action Program “ Breaking Stereotypes” , May 6-
16, 2014 Yerevan, Armenia. Financed by European Commission, EU
- -Trainer and Coordinator in Youth in Action Training Course “Human Rights through my eyes” Yerevan,
Armenia 3-11 March, 2014. Financed by European Commission, EU
1- Coordinator of the financial training “How money works? Know your numbers” Yerevan, Armenia25-27
November, 2013. Financed by the German Government implemented by FYCA NGO and International
Cooperation Savings Banks Foundation
2- Trainer and Coordinator of Youth in Action Project, Training course “What is European Citizenship?”
Yerevan, Armenia 12-22 August. Financed by European Union
3-Organizer and team leader of International Conference “Development and Social Cohesion” May 3-6, 2012
Luxembourg.
4- Field trip to Kosovo January 17-27, 2012. Organized by EIUC, OSCE and UN Mission in Kosovo.
5- Coordinator of the TC “Fundraising, Databasing, Auditing, Networking and Communication Strategies”
jointly organized with Peace Corps Volunteers in Armenia. 2-5 August, 2011Yerevan, Armenia
6 - Facilitator and group leader in Youth exchange project “We are all different – We are all Human”, France,
Nancy 4-9 October, 2010
7 - APV of the project “We are all different – We are all human” France, Nancy 4-9 October,2010
8 - International AIDS Conference Vienna, Austria 18-23 July, 2010
9 - Training Course “Theatre as a Tool in Non-Formal Education” Latvia, Rezekne 13-18 June 2010
10 - Advanced planning visit of the leaders. Project “Traditional food, sport adventure&Culture” Belgium,
Liege May 12-14, 2010
11- Forum on Human Rights Education with Young People, European Youth Centre Budapest 14-18 October
2009 Hungary, Budapest. Devoted to the 60th anniversary of adoption of Universal Declaration of Human
Rights.
12 - Training Course “How to forestall and to fight against human traffic” Iasi Romania, July 17-21, 2009
13 - “Decent Work and Unemployment” International Conference, Salzburg, Austria, May 26-29 2009
14- Training Course, actively funded by the EU ”Youth in Action” Program on “European
Citizenship”, 30 March 2009- 05 April 2009 in Predeal, Romania
15 - 4th Annual International Leadership Programme, A Global Intergenerational Forum, Organized by
UNESCO Chair &Institute of Comparative Human Rights and University of Connecticut, August 2-11,
Connecticut, USA 2008
16 -“Impulse from Salzburg 2008”, May 6-9, 2008 Salzburg, Austria
17 - “European Citizenship - European Citizens”, 25-30 March, 2008 Tbilisi, Georgia.
18 - “Diversity through Media Education”, 7-14 October, 2007 Vienna, Austria.
19 - “To forestall and to fight against human traffic through models agencies”, 21-28 April, 2007- Iasi,
Romania.
20 - First Armenian Interuniversity Model United Nations (MUN) conference “Implications of the Struggle
Against Terrorism on Human Rights”(12-14 March 2005)
21 - Open Society Institute Scholarships Network Program, Training seminar “Environment and Education”
(4-6 of June, 2004)
22 - CEP, Caucasus Sixth Regional Student Conference: “Building the Caucasus cross border dialogue”
(2-4 April 2004), Tbilisi, Georgia
23 - CEP Training program “How to teach Gender Studies?”(May 29-30, 2004), Yerevan, Armenia
24 - CEP (Civic Educational Project) for the course Gender and/ in Culture Grade “A” Outstanding
Performance (January05, 2004)
25- Diploma of the British Council Training Centre (Damascus)
Levels: 4- Skills Development, 5 – Upper Intermediate (Modular). 1997-1998