Republic of Moldova

Background

In June 2005 the Presidents of Moldova and Ukraine sent a joint letter to the EU requesting assistance for enhanced border management capacities, including the development of an international standard of border and customs control at the Moldova/Ukraine state border. The EU responded positively to this request and an EU Border Assistance Mission to Moldova and Ukraine was set-up which is based on a Memorandum of Understanding dated 7 October 2005 and signed between the European Commission, the Republic of Moldova and Ukraine. UNDP is the European Commission’s implementing partner in this endeavor. The initial duration of EUBAM was 2 years until November 2007. Its mandate was extended further until 30 November 2009 and now it is being for additional 2 years, until 30 November 2011.

Duties and Responsibilities

Under direct supervision of the Senior Border Guard Adviser the incumbent will discharge the following functions:

• Provides oral and written translations from English into Romanian or Russian and vice versa as required by the project; 
• Proofreads and/or edits the project’s correspondence and other official documents; 
• Assures smooth operational running of the project by means of following UNDP and EC established operational rules and procedures; 
• Participate in project activities preparation, implementation and follow up; 
• Provides logistical support (travel arrangements, including visas, tickets, etc.) to the project team; 
• Facilitates the process of procurement and delivery of goods and services;
• Ensures proper control of the supporting documents for payments;
• Maintains updated networks of project counterparts, contractors, consultants and suppliers; 
• Manages cash receipts and distribution to the participants at the official events, if required;
• Prepares project related correspondence; 
• Maintains contacts with governmental and non-governmental institutions, local authorities, NGOs, academia, etc. 
• Participates in data collection, analysis and maintenance of projects related files; 
• Contributes to the project annual and quarter work-plans preparation and reporting; 
• Assures that the progress reporting is done in timely and quality manner based on the requirements of the UNDP and project donors; 
• Maintains contacts with UNDP CO on a variety of the operational issues; 
• Facilitates project related training/learning activities; 
• Performs other functions/tasks when required.

Competencies

• Demonstrates commitment to EUBAM/UNDP mission, vision and values.
• Displays cultural, gender, religion, race, nationality and age sensitivity and adaptability
• Promotes a learning environment in the office; shares knowledge and experience
• Provides helpful feedback and advice to others in the office
• Is able to provide input to business processes re-engineering, implementation of new systems
• Consistently approaches work with energy and a positive, constructive attitude
• Demonstrates strong oral and written communication skills
• Remains calm, in control and good humored even under pressure
• Demonstrates openness to change and ability to manage complexities
• Responds positively to critical feedback and differing points of view
• Solicits feedback from staff about the impact of his/her own behavior
• Ability to work in team and meet deadlines

Required Skills and Experience

Education:

• University degree preferably in foreign languages or social sciences;

Experience:

• At least 3 years of progressive experience, preferably in international environment; 
• Advanced information analysis skills, good drafting skills;
• Previous experience in state services (border guard, customs, police, military) will be in asset;
• Proficient user of computers and office software packages (MS Word, Excel, etc)

Language Requirements:

• Excellent fluency (both oral and written) in the English, Romanian and Russian languages

Application Instructions

Applications should be submitted on line and include Personal History Form (P11).
 
Incomplete applications or applications received after the closing date will not be considered.

Please note that only applicants who are short-listed will be contacted.

Interested persons should apply on-line at the following link: http://jobs.undp.org/cj_view_job.cfm?job_id=18850 by 08 September 2010.

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