Republic of Moldova

PROJECT OFFICER: CAPACITY DEVELOPMENT OF MOLDOVAN PUBLIC AUTHORITIES FOR EUROPEAN INTEGRATION COMPONENT

Vacancy Number: 022 /Pr-2010

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. It also helps to develop capacities of Moldovan institutions for European Integration, with immediate focus on negotiating the Association Agreement between the European Union and the Republic of Moldova and implicitly its implementation.

Summary of key functions:

1. Support Project Coordinator in managing effectively and efficiently EU project component activities and resources (human, financial, physical / material assets, etc) in order to meet expected results.
2. Under Project Coordinator guidance, undertake all administrative and other functions for building, motivating and leading the project team (from EU project component) consisting of assisting project personnel, experts consultants, translators, etc.
3.  Support the Project Coordinator, Portfolio Manager and CO Programme section in general in programme development, formulation and strategic processes with substantive contributions.
4.  Ensure wide dissemination, promote UNDP goals and values and ensures visibility programme/project achievements at the national/local level, as well as regional.
5. Provide the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and European Integration and other targeted public authorities with necessary expertise in the progress of negotiations of an Association Agreement between the European Union and the Republic of Moldova, in close coordination with national stakeholders.

Qualifications and skills required:

• University Degree in Public Administration, European studies, Law, Economics or related areas.
• At least five years of progressively responsible experience is required at the national or international level in the areas of public administration or international development, European integration and/or foreign affairs. 
• Previous experience in development assistance or related work for a donor organization, governmental institutions, NGO or private sector / consulting firm is a very strong advantage.
• Strong analytical, drafting and communication skills.
• Fluency in both oral and written English and Romanian is a must.  Knowledge of Russian desired.

Terms of Reference

Personal History Form (P11)

Interested persons should apply on-line by following the link http://jobs.undp.org/cj_view_job.cfm?job_id=14837 or alternatively submit their application letters and duly completed Personal History Form (P.11) with the mark “MFA Project Officer” by 22 February 2010, 17:00 (local time) to the following address: UNDP Office, 131, 31 August 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.