Republic of Moldova

UN Coordination Associate  

Vacancy Number: 105/UN-2008

Background:
Under the guidance and direct supervision of the UN Coordination Officer and overall supervision of the UN Coordinator, the UN Coordination Associate will provide assistance to the execution of services in the UN Coordination Unit by managing data and providing support to UN activities implementation. He/she will work in close collaboration with the operations, programme and project teams of the UN Agencies and UNDGO staff for resolving complex UN programme-related issues and exchange of information.

Tasks and responsibilities:

• Ensures effective support in preparation and implementation of CCA and UNDAF
• Supports preparation and implementation of the RC Work Plan
• Provides support to effective advocacy of UN activities in close consultation with UNIC and the information/communication focal points of the UN system
• Provides support to the implementation of the resource mobilization strategy
• Ensures facilitation of knowledge building and management

Qualifications and skills required:

• University Degree or equivalent in Economics, Social Sciences, International Relations, Political Sciences or related field is a requirement.
• 3 to 6 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).
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Excellent command of English and Romanian is required; fluency in Russian is an asset.

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 “UN Coordination Associate” by July 25, 2008 , 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.