Republic of Moldova

Programme Associate

Vacancy Number: 114 /Of-2009

Background:

Under the guidance and direct supervision of the Programme Analyst and ARR (P), the Programme Associate provides leadership in execution of services in the CO Programme Unit, supports the design, planning and management of the country programme by managing data and facilitating programme implementation in the area of Justice and Human Rights. The Programme Associate promotes a client-oriented approach consistent with UNDP rules and regulations. The Programme Associate works in close collaboration with the programme unit, Human Rights Adviser, operations and project teams in the CO and UNDP HQs staff for resolving complex programme-related issues and information delivery.

Summary of key functions:

• Administration and implementation of programme strategies, adapts processes and procedures;
• Support to management of the CO Programme;
• Administrative support to the Programme Unit;
• Support in creation of strategic partnerships and implementation of the resource mobilization strategy;
• Facilitation of knowledge building and knowledge sharing.

Qualifications and skills required:

• University Degree in Law, Business or Public Administration, Economics, Political or Social Sciences would be desirable;
• 5 to 7 years of progressively responsible programme experience is required at the national or international level;
• Experience in Human Rights area is 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 the UN and national language of the duty station;
• References will be required.

Terms of Reference

Personal History Form (P11)

Interested persons should apply on-line by following the respective links at UNDP Moldova webpage http://jobs.undp.org/cj_view_job.cfm?job_id=13209 or alternatively submit their application letters and Personal History form (P.11) with the mark "Programme Associate" by 10 November 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.