Republic of Moldova

BRIDGE Training the Facilitators Lead Facilitator - ESM Project

Vacancy Number: 110 /Pr-2009

Background:

The specific objective of the mission of the BRIDGE TtF Lead Facilitator will be to prepare and conduct BRIDGE TtF 2 weeks-long training. The training should be conducted for the selected pool of participants, including CEC members, CEC training department staff and NGO representatives. The Lead Facilitator is expected to recommend on the content of the TtF agenda and further revision of modules. The TtF training will have around 15 participants.

The mission shall last for approximately 3 weeks period, and it should be completed by the end of 2009. The TtF Lead Facilitator will have up to one working week for the preparation and evaluation of TtF course and 2 working weeks for conducting the training program. The costs to be covered include: consultancy fees, DSA and travel. The mission will be fully financed by the UNDP Support to Moldova Project.

TtF Lead Facilitator should be ready to arrive to Chisinau, Moldova at latest 5 days prior to commencement of the course, and run the two week program by the end of 2009. The exact dates of the training will be set by the “Electoral Support to Moldova” Project, in consultation with the Moldovan CEC and selected facilitators.

Tasks and responsibilities:

In light of the above, under the overall supervision of the UNDP Electoral Support to Moldova Project, the BRIDGE TtF Lead Facilitator will:

• Prepare BRIDGE TtF 2 weeks-long training in Moldova for a group of around 15 participants;
• Conduct BRIDGE TtF 2 weeks-long training in Moldova for a group of around 15 participants;
• Draft training report with recommendations for further training program to be taken.

Key deliverables:

• BRIDGE TtF 2 weeks-long training in Moldova for a group of around 15 participants;
• Training report with recommendations for further training program to be taken.

Qualifications and skills required:

• University Degree in Law, Political Science, International Relations or related discipline; Masters degree – an advantage;
• Full BRIDGE accreditation;
• In-depth knowledge of BRIDGE project;
• Experience of capacity building and training activities, particularly in conducting the TtF with international experience;
• Experience in working with transitional and emerging democracies;
• Computer proficiency, including knowledge of MS Office products (Word, Excel, Powerpoint);
• Proficiency in written and spoken English;
• Fluency in Russian and/or Romanian.

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=13051 (press the "Apply Now" button) by 3 November 2009. Alternatively, applicants should submit their application letters and duly completed Personal History Form (P.11) with the mark "BRIDGE TtF Lead Facilitator" 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.