Republic of Moldova

Team of National Consultants to develop the initial training curricula for Ministry of Information Development staff in policy making and training of 30 persons – Building e-Governance in Moldova-2 Project

Vacancy Number: 52 /Pr-2009

Background:

UNDP Moldova is seeking to employ a Team of Consultants, specialized in Public Administration with experience in design and implementation of Curricula and provide training of the staff within the Ministry of Information Development.

Tasks and Responsibilities:

In order to achieve objectives the team will:

• Based on interview with the senior staff of the Ministry develop the draft list of issues to be addressed within training;
• Develop draft curricula;
• Develop training materials and tools;
• Develop the schedule of training;
• Submit developed materials to the international consultant for revision;
• Coordinate the developed materials with the MID;
• Submit the final version for approval;
• Perform training;
• Submit the report.

Qualifications and skills required:

• University or Higher Degree (MA and Ph.D.) in Pedagogy, Sociology, ICT or other relevant fields;
• Proven experience in developing curricula methodology, tools and curricula, informative and didactical materials;
• Extensive knowledge of legal and policy education specifics;
• Proven experience in developing and delivering training programmes (preferably in policy making);
• Extensive experience in training of adults, especially in ICT policy making;
• Overall knowledge about human rights and legal issues;
• Ability to analyze and generalize, to develop methodical and training materials;
• Ability to train adults;
• Ability/capacity to provide consultancy services;
• Ability to work in a team;
• Efficient communications and writing skills in legal area;
• Extensive PC skills, ability to use Internet;
• Fluent in State Language. Knowledge of Russian and English is an asset.

Terms of Reference

Personal History Form (P11)

Interested persons should submit their applications, consisting of a duly completed Personal History Form (P11), Cover letter and a Financial Proposal (fee per assignment) for carrying out the tasks, with the mark: "National Consultant-Curricula PS MDI/ e-Governance" by 24 May 2009, 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.

Extended Deadline: 29 June 2009, 16:30 (local time)

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.