Republic of Moldova

National Consultant to guide the discussions through e-Development Thematic Group and working groups  on e-Moldova Strategy 2.0 formulation and implementation

Vacancy Number: 029 /Pr-2010

Background:

UNDP Moldova is seeking to employ a Consultant to guide the finalization of e-Moldova revision, leading discussions through e-Development Thematic Group taking into consideration Singapore IDA International suggestions on draft revised Strategy.

Summary of tasks:

In order to achieve objectives the team will:

• Analyse the experience of Singapore, Estonia, Czech Republic and other leading countries in e-development (legal, regulatory and institutional framework) and advice the MICT on best practices and relevancy for Moldova.
• Lead the discussions through e-Development Thematic Group and Participate in other working groups created to develop strategic documents on e-development in Moldova by the Ministry of ICT and State Chancellery and prepare conclusions and recommendations to be included in strategic documents based on member’s comments and agreed proposals.
• Advice the MICT in the approach on strategic documents proposed to be adopted based on best practices.
• Post the drafted documents on the network and monitoring the comments on www.e-moldova.md and www.mtic.gov.md
• Publish the conclusions and recommendations on the LinkedIn and on www.e-moldova.md and www.mtic.gov.md
• Insert the agreed formulated wording into the draft documents

Qualifications and skills required:

• University or Higher Degree (MA and Ph.D.) in ICT/Computer science or other relevant fields;
• Proven experience in developing draft Strategies, Policy papers, Concepts, Laws, regulations;
• Extensive knowledge of strategic planning and policy monitoring  in ICT area;
• Proven experience in developing and delivering Government documents;
• Overall knowledge about Public Administration management, financing and monitoring tools;
• Ability to analyze and generalize, to develop strategic, regulatory and methodical materials;
• 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.

Terms of Reference

Personal History Form (P11)

Interested people should submit their application letters (indicating consultancy fee per assignment) and duly completed Personal History Form (P11) with the mark “e-Gov/ e-Development” by 1 March 2010, 16:30 (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.

Extended deadline: 19 March 2010, 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.