Republic of Moldova

Assistant / Interpreter to TSC Unit - EUBAM

Vacancy Number: 152 /Pr-2008

Background:
The European Commission and UNDP have undertaken preparatory work towards the establishment of an EU Border Assistance Mission to Moldova and Ukraine. This Mission will notably help enhance the capacities of Moldovan and Ukrainian services to adequately ensure customs and border controls and border surveillance along their common border.

Tasks and responsibilities:

• Assurance of smooth operational running of the project by means of following UNDP and EC established operational rules and procedures;
• Logistical support (travel arrangements, including visas, tickets, etc.) to short term experts and the project team in general;
• Preparation of project related correspondence;
• Maintenance of contacts with governmental and non-governmental institutions, local authorities, NGOs, academia, etc.
• Contribution to the preparation of project’s annual and quarterly work-plans and reporting;
• Provision of oral and written translations from English into Russian and/or Romanian and vice versa as required;
• Proofreading and/or editing of project’s correspondence and other official documents;
• Facilitation of project related training/learning activities.

Qualifications and skills required:

University degree preferably in foreign languages or social sciences;

At least 3 years of progressive experience, preferably in international environment;

Advanced information analysis skills, good drafting skills;

Excellent fluency (both oral and written) in the English, Russian and Romanian languages; knowledge of Ukrainian language would be an asset;

Previous experience in state services (border guard, customs, police, military) would be in asset;

Ability to work under continuous pressure and meet deadlines;

Strong computer skills.

Terms of Reference

Personal History Form (P11)

Interested persons should submit their application letters, CVs and duly completed Personal History Form (P11) with the mark “EUBAM, Assistant TSC Unit” by 5 November 2008, 17:00 (local time) to the following address: UNDP Office, 131, 31 August str., MD 2012, Chisinau Moldova, or alternatively by email to vacancies-md@eubam.org. Only those short listed will be contacted.

Only those short listed will be contacted.

Failure of candidates to submit a duly completed P11 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 P11 form will be treated as strictly confidential.