Republic of Moldova

UN Coordination Officer

Vacancy Number: 102 /Pr-2009

Background:

On behalf of the UN Country Team, promote joint work of the UN agencies within the Resident Coordinator’s Office. Develop specific proposals/concept notes/project documents for various collaborative activities/capacity building initiatives, global agenda.

Tasks and responsibilities:

• Facilitate and participate in the preparation of the system-wide strategic documents such as CCA and UNDAF and all their updates;
• Facilitate, provide advice to and participate in the activities of various inter-agency thematic working groups and various task forces;
• Ensure effective promotion of UN activities, values, messages in close consultation with the information/communication focal points of the UN system;
• Support the UN Country Team and the Resident Coordinator in engaging bilateral and multilateral institutions, including support for resource mobilization.

Qualifications and skills required:

• Master’s Degree or equivalent in Economics, Social Sciences, International Relations, Political Sciences or related field;
• 2 years of relevant experience at the national or international level in providing management advisory services, hands-on experience in design, monitoring and evaluation of development projects. Knowledge about the UN and RC systems would be an advantage;
• Excellent managerial, communication and analytical skills, initiative and creativity;
• Excellent communication and writing skills in English are essential; proven ability to read, write and speak in Romanian and Russian;
• References will be required.

Terms of Reference

Personal History Form (P11)

Interested persons should apply on-line at the following link http://jobs.undp.org/cj_view_job.cfm?job_id=12702 (press the "Apply Now" button), or alternatively submit their application letters and duly completed Personal History Form (P11) with the mark "UN Coordination Officer" by 15 October 2009 to the following address: UNDP Office, 131, 31 August 1989 Street, MD-2012 Chisinau, Moldova.

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.