Republic of Moldova

Programme Associate

Background: Under the guidance and direct supervision of the Portfolio Manager the Programme Associate provides leadership in execution of services in the CO Programme Unit, supports the design, planning and management of the country programme by managing data and facilitating programme implementation. The Programme Associate promotes a client-oriented approach consistent with UNDP rules and regulations. The Programme Associate works in close collaboration with the operations, programme and project teams in the CO and UNDP HQs staff for resolving complex programme-related issues and information delivery.

Summary of key functions:

1. Administration and implementation of programme strategies, adapts processes and procedures
2. Support to management of the CO programme
3. Administrative support to the Programme Unit
4. Support in creation ofstrategic partnerships and implementation of the resource mobilization strategy
5. Facilitation of knowledge building and knowledge sharing

 
Qualifications and skills required:
Secondary Education, preferably with specialized certification in Accounting and Finance. University Degree in Business or Public Administration, Economics, Political or Social Sciences would be desirable, but it is not a requirement. 5 to 7 years of progressively responsible administrative or programme experience is required at the national or international level. Experience in the usage of computers and office software packages (MS Word, Excel, etc) and advance knowledge of spreadsheet and database packages, experience in handling of web based management systems. Fluency in the UN and national language of the duty station. References are required.

Terms of Reference

Interested persons should submit their application letters and CVs with the mark “Programme Associate” by October 18, 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 selected will be contacted