Republic of Moldova

Project Assistant - “Programme of Assistance for the prevention of drug abuse and drug trafficking in Belarus, Ukraine and Moldova” (BUMAD Programme)

This programme is funded by the EU and implemented by UNDP

Vacancy Number: 162 /Pr-2008

Background:
UNDP is implementing EU funded Regional Anti-drug Programme for Belarus, Ukraine and Moldova (BUMAD), which aims at harmonizing drug law enforcement tactics and operational techniques while fostering cooperation at the regional level.  The BUMAD Programme reinforces national drug control measures in beneficiary countries by creating a common basis for the development of cross-border operation, optimizing procedures for internationally controlled deliveries, collection and sharing of drug intelligence.

Tasks and responsibilities:

• Pro-actively contribute to day-to-day project implementation and ensure conformity to expected results and project work-plans;
• Provide support to international consultants in the implementation of their tasks for the achievement of project results (communication, contracts, agenda, visas, hotel reservations, etc);
• Prepare and issue contracts; Maintain records on all project personnel/national consultants;
• Make pertinent logistical arrangements for the prompt and effective implementation of the programme activities;
• Draft minutes of Steering Committee meetings;
• Monitor budget expenditures and maintain a proper record of approved project budgets and their revisions;
• In accordance with the Work Plan arrange for procurement of equipment, supplies and services; Maintain equipment inventory.

Qualifications and skills required:

University Degree in economics, finance, accounting, law, public administration or other related field. At least three years of experience in administrative work, accounting/finance, economics, or other substantive area is required. At least two years of previous experience in development assistance or related work for a donor organization, consulting company, or NGO is compulsory.  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 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 (P11) with the mark “Project Assistant – BUMAD Project” by 5 December 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 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.