Republic of Moldova

International consultant for revision of the Concept of the State Automated Information System ‘Elections -“Building e-Governance in Moldova-2” Project

Vacancy Number: 27/Pr-2008

Background:

Through this project UNDP is assisting the Government of Moldova in implementing the e-Governance component of the National Strategy “e-Moldova” With the overarching goal of strengthening democracy in the country, the Project aims to support the Government in advancing e-government solutions for a better public service delivery and more transparent decision making.

Tasks and responsibilities:

The objective of the assignment is to revise the ISE Concept paper from the point of view of the best world practices in electronic voting systems.

In order to achieve the objective, the Consultant is expected to carry out high level services and deliver the following outputs of the assignment:

• Draft Revision document
• Final Revision document

Qualifications and skills required:

• Advanced degree, in public administration or governance, and/or other areas relevant for the assignment;
• In-depth knowledge and understanding of ICT and e-Voting issues and relevant work experience;
• Experience in project and programme implementation in e-voting system development;
• Knowledge of the government institutions;
• Experience in institutional organization and business management in complex environments, experience in strategic processes planning, in project management, drafting reports, working with Government institutions;
• Previous experience with computer science and concept formulation would be an asset;
• Good interpersonal skills, solid judgement/decision making, initiative and creativity, be a team player;
• Computer literacy.

Terms of Reference

Personal History Form (P11)

Interested persons should submit their applications, consisting of a duly completed Personal History Form (P11), Short vision on achievement of tasks (max. 1 page), and a Financial Proposal (number of working days and fee per day) for carrying out the tasks, with the mark: “ISE Concept review” by 22 February 2008, 17:30 (local time) to the following address: UNDP Office, 131, 31 August 1989 Street, MD-2012, Chisinau, Moldova, 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.