Republic of Moldova

Project Assistant- “Support to the Implementation of the National Human Rights Action Plan” Project

Vacancy Number: 42/Pr-2008

Background:
This project aims at strengthening the capacity of the state authorities and civil society to implement, monitor and report on the National Human Rights Action Plan and Moldova’s human rights commitments as required by the international standards (UN/EU treaties) in a participatory manner
This is envisaged to be achieved through the following stream of outputs and activities incorporated into 4 project components:

• Human rights education and training materials/events developed and implemented, disseminated;
• The capacity of NGOs in the implementation and development of partnerships around human rights initiatives strengthened;
• Human rights monitoring and reporting strengthened and carried out in a more transparent and participatory manner;
• Human rights communication and awareness of the public at large developed and increased.

Summary of key functions:

1. Pro-actively contribute to day-to-day project implementation and ensure conformity to expected results and project workplans;
2. Provide support to international consultants in the implementation of their tasks for the achievement of project results (communication, contracts, agenda, visas, hotel reservations, etc);
3. Prepare and issue contracts; Maintain records on all project personnel/national consultants;
4. Monitor budget expenditures and maintain a proper record of approved project budgets and their revisions;
5. 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.

Extensive 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. Previous experience with UNDP 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 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 “NHRAP Project Assistant” by 21 March 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.