According to Article 366 of the Comprehensive and Enhanced Partnership Agreement (hereinafter CEPA) signed between the Republic of Armenia and the European Union, a Civil Society Platform (hereinafter CSP)  is to be established, composed of representatives of the civil society of the European Union — including the European Economic and Social Committee — and representatives of the civil society of the Republic of Armenia, including trade union and employer organizations operating in Armenia. The first election of the representatives of the Confederation of Trade Unions of Armenia took place in March 2022.

Starting from January 1, 2026, a new, revised composition is expected to be formed for an additional three-year term. The Executive Committee of the Confederation of Trade Unions of Armenia invites applications for membership in the Platform.

Only representatives of trade union organizations — at all levels — who have been active in trade unions and/or in any of the areas defined by CEPA during the last two years and have published reports are eligible for election.

A trade union candidate wishing to participate in the elections (hereinafter Applicant) must submit the required documents (hereinafter Documents) and provide the necessary contact information for communication by 18:00 on December 5, 2025 to Tiruhi Nazaretyan, Vice President of the CTUA — either in person at Yerevan, Vazgen Sargsyan 26/3, Office 401, or via email at [email protected].

Candidates are selected using a 5-point scoring system.

If any deficiencies are found as a result of the verification of the submitted documents, the candidate will be asked to correct them within one working day. Information about the date and venue of the selection of candidates will be provided on the official website of the Confederation of Trade Unions of Armenia through an announcement. The list of requirements and documents submitted to candidates to participate in the competition is below:

The requirements for candidates are as follows:

• At least two years of experience in trade union work and/or in one of the areas defined by CEPA, resulting in the preparation of report(s), including studies, analyses, concept notes, etc.
• A vision for providing advisory support to government bodies in the implementation of CEPA.
• A vision for monitoring the implementation process of CEPA.

The documents to be submitted by the Applicant must include (copies):

• The state registration certificate of the nominating trade union organization, along with information on the organization’s sectoral activities (Organization Profile).
• The Applicant’s curriculum vitae (CV).
• A vision for providing advisory support to government bodies in the implementation of CEPA, presented in up to one A4 page.
• A vision for monitoring the CEPA implementation process, presented in up to one A4 page.
• A reference from the trade union organization confirming organizational capacities.
• A declaration stating that the Applicant has not been a worker of a state authority under a permanent labor contract or provided paid services to a state authority during at least the previous year, and that, if elected, the Applicant will not become a worker of a state authority or provide paid services to a state authority while serving as a member of the CSP.
• Certificates issued by international and local organizations confirming participation in trainings or seminars on labor legislation and trade union activities.

Excellent knowledge of English is required.