Project Manager- Project “Moldova Electoral Support”
Vacancy Number: 125/Pr-2008
Background:
The present project is designed to support democratic development in Moldova through strengthening of the electoral processes over the coming electoral cycles up to 2013 with immediate emphasis on the 2009 Parliamentary elections. The key areas of development assistance include improved voter register; use of IT in election administration; enfranchisement of diaspora; capacity building of electoral staff; enhanced transparency of the electoral process through use of media, voter education and observation; legislative reform; and direct support for procurement of specific election materials.
Summary of key functions:
- Assume full responsibility for and manage effectively and efficiently all project activities and resources in order to meet expected results;
- 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;
- Apply UNDP programming tools; Maintain close coordination with project partners, ensure synergies, avoid overlaps in project implementation, collaborate with other donors working in the same area, provide information relevant to the project.
- Resource Mobilization and Partnership Building.
- Visibility of programme/project achievements at the national/local/regional level.
- Continuous assessment of the risks and analysis of the justice situation in the country.
- Overall responsibility for the quality/substance and timely delivery of the project products.
Qualifications and skills required:
University/Master Degree in Public Administration, Business Administration, Law, Political Science or other related areas.
At least five years of progressively responsible experience at the national or international level in the areas of democratic governance, public administration, rule of law and/or other related field.
Strong analytical, drafting and communication skills.
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.
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 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 “MES Project Manager” by 8 September 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.
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