Republic of Moldova

Project Manager - " Building Institutional Capacity of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and European Integration” project

Background:
The 3 year €2,000,000 project has the overall objective of strengthening the institutional capacity of the MFAEI so that it can exercise its functions in a more efficient manner, operate transparently and fulfil its European Integration commitments. It will mobilize international and local consultancy, support specialized training activities, upgrade equipment and other tools for the i) general modernization of the MFAEI, ii) improvement of the human resource management systems, iii) improvement of information flow and service provision through ICT, iv) involvement of the Republic of Moldova in regional cooperation processes in South East Europe for bringing the country closer to the European Union, and v) increase the MFAEI’s openness and transparency to the public and media.

Summary of key functions:

• Assume full responsibility for and manage effectively and efficiently all project activities and resources;
• Develop annual activity and procurement work plans as well as budgets based on expected year-end outputs, ensure close monitoring of activities and disbursements;
• Build, motivate and lead a high performing team consisting of project personnel and expert consultants;
• Undertake personnel performance appraisals and career development coaching at project level;
• Keep abreast of UNDP programming practices and maintain an optimum level of knowledge by continuous learning;
• Prepare qualitative substantive and financial progress reports as may be required by the project;
• Promote knowledge sharing and building among partners and stakeholders;
• Maintain and animate effective dialogue with partners and among stakeholders;
• Engage with relevant donors and contribute to the CO resource mobilization efforts;

Qualifications and skills required

• University Degree in Public Administration, Business Administration, Law, Economics or related areas;
• At least five years of progressively responsible experience is required at the national or international level;
• Previous experience in development assistance or related work for a donor organization, governmental institutions, NGO or private sector / consulting firm is a very strong advantage;
• Strong analytical, drafting and communication skills;
• Experience in the usage of computers and office software packages (MS Word, Excel, etc) and advanced knowledge of spreadsheet and database packages, experience in handling of web based management systems;
• Fluency in both oral and written English and Romanian is a must;
• Knowledge of Russian desired.

Terms of Reference

Personal History Form (P11)

Interested persons should submit their application letters and duly completed Personal History Form (P.11) with the mark “MFA Project Manager” by _19 December 2007 , 17:30 (local time) to the following address: UNDP Office, 131, 31 August str., MD 2012, Chisinau Moldova, or alternatively by email to vacancies-moldova@undp.org.

Only those short listed will be contacted.
Failure of candidates to submit a duly completed P.11 form, as well as false representations on this form, shall constitute sufficient grounds for withdrawal of further consideration of the application. All information provided in the P.11 form will be treated as strictly confidential.