Republic of Moldova

Project Assistant - Project “Strengthening the National Statistical System”

Vacancy Number: 53/Pr-2008

Background
The “Strengthening the National Statistical System” project is aimed to contribute to achieving the general outcome of pro-poor policies, addressing development and population issues, which are formulated, implemented, and monitored in a more transparent and participatory manner. The overall expected result of the Joint Project is to improve data collection, dissemination and use of statistical information with particular attention to national needs and official statistics overall conformity with international standards.

Summary of key functions:

• 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;
• 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 two years of experience in administrative work, accounting, finance, economics, public administration or other substantive area is required.
• 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 (P11) with the mark “Statistics Project Assistant” by 11 April 2008, 11:00 (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.