Republic of Moldova

International Consultant to assess the impact of the Republic of Moldova participation in the regional initiatives during 2008-2009

Vacancy Number: 96 /Pr-2009

Background:

 

The “Building Institutional Capacity of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and European Integration” project has the overall objective of strengthening the institutional capacity of the MFAEI so that it can exercise its functions in a more efficient manner, operate transparently and fulfil its European Integration commitments.

Republic of Moldova, actively participates at the processes of regional cooperation. The cooperation in the region of Central and South Eastern Europe became one of the main objectives of the foreign and internal policy of the Republic of Moldova. The active implication in the initiatives and processes from the Central and South Eastern Europe have marked a significant advancement in the process of strengthening the objective of alignment of the country to the values, principles and European standards. 

Tasks and responsibilities:

-  Evaluate the activities organized by the Republic of Moldova within the SEECP, CEI and other regional initiatives (including activity of the Moldova’s representative to the RACVIAC) with regards to the priority domains of cooperation in the region of South Eastern Europe;

-  Assess impact of the presidencies held by the Republic of Moldova during 2008- 2009 on its social and economic development towards the European Integration;

-  Analyze the quality of policy documents and project proposals adopted and initiated throughout the high level meetings;

-  Assess the impact of the newly adopted documents on different domains of activity and their prolongation;

-  Recommend specific actions to be taken in order to improve Moldova’s participation in the regional cooperation processes and achieving developments towards European Integration;

-  Evaluate Moldova’s new opportunities in contributing to the sustainable development of the South East Europe.

Qualifications and skills required:

-  The consultant should have an advanced degree in international relations, public administration, political science or other sector-related areas. Knowledge of and/or experience in the region of Central and Eastern Europe would be highly desirable;

-  In-depth knowledge and proven experience in conducting foreign policy analysis and impact assessment of Regional Initiatives towards European Integration process;

-  Experience in projects’ evaluation funded by international organizations;

-  Work experience in the sector of Foreign Affairs and European Integration, Regional Cooperation Processes and regional initiatives or other related sector;

-  Excellent analytical and communication skills;

Strong communication skills (written) and fluency in written and spoken English, knowledge of Romanian would be an added advantage.

Terms of Reference

Personal History Form (P11)

Interested persons should submit their applications, consisting of a duly completed Personal History Form (P11), and a Financial Proposal (fee per day) for carrying out the tasks, with the mark: “International Consultant- MFA Regional Cooperation” by 02 October 2009, 17:00 (local time) to the following address: UNDP Office, 131, 31 August 1989 Street, MD-2012, Chisinau, Moldova, 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.

 

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