Background

Duties and Responsibilities

The Project Manager under the direct supervision of the Cluster Leader and in close cooperation with the National Project Coordinator, will ensure the provision of development services and products (commensurate with the scope of the Project) of the highest quality and standards to national counterparts and clients through applying HRBA and GE approaches.  More specifically:

1. Ensure the timely and efficient delivery of Project outputs and products leading to the achievement of expected results;

2. Within the strategic framework concerted with the national counterparts, prepare work-plans reflecting the scope of activities, timing, sequencing, cost and other inputs for the implementation of the Project activities;

3. Be responsible for the implementation of the Project work plan according to indicators for achieving planned results, as well as for the overall management of the Project in accordance to prevailing UNDP rules, regulations and procedures;

4. Liaise with the national counterparts, donors and the UNDP office to ensure that Project results are achieved and Project resources are managed efficiently and effectively;

5. Present work-plans, periodic narrative progress reports and expenditures status reports to the Project Board and UNDP Country Office;

6. Ensure the effective management of human resources pertaining to the Project, including staff, consultants and short-term experts; conduct periodic performance appraisals; build, lead and motivate a solid team of professionals; develop terms of reference for international and national consultants;

7. Manage efficiently the financial resources of the Project, including budgeting and budget revisions, as well as expenditure tracking and reporting;

8. Continuously record and maintain relevant Project activities, issues, risks, etc. in the UNDP Atlas Project Management Module (software platform);

9. Lead and coordinate the organization of meetings, workshops, conferences, trainings, study tours and related activities relevant to the implementation of the Project;

10. Identify key performance indicators as well as develop and maintain a monitoring system to ensure effective information sharing, provision of feedback and elaboration of top quality progress reports;

11. Ensure high quality information and visibility of the Project activities to the mass media and stakeholders;

12. Promote knowledge sharing and building among partners and stakeholders. Research, collect and analyze any relevant information (including foreign experience) regarding institutional capacity development programs with a particular focus on anti-corruption institutions;

13. Perform any other duties connected directly to the implementation of the Project as required, i.e.:

14. Support the Cluster Leader and CO Programme Unit in Programme development, formulation and strategic processes with substantive contributions.Engage with relevant donors and contribute to the CO resource mobilization efforts.

15. Support the implementing partners in managing donor contributions in a coordinated way towards achieving common objectives in the programme area.

     

    Key Results:

The key results have a direct impact on the overall successful achievement of the Government’s wider reform agenda, the Government Activity Programme 2015-2018, the National Development Strategy Moldova 2020, and the national Anticorruption Strategy 2011 – 2015. The key results have a direct impact on the overall successful achievement of the UN-Republic of Moldova Partnership Framework Outcome 1.1: “Institutional Strengthening: Increased transparency, accountability and efficiency of central and local public authorities”. Accurate analysis and presentation of information enhances UNDP’s position as a strong development partner.  The information provided facilitates decision-making of the Project Steering Committee, the Beneficiary and UNDP management.

Competencies

Corporate Competencies:

• Demonstrates commitment to UNDP’s mission, vision and values.

• Exerts strict adherence to corporate rules, regulations and procedures.Familiarity with the internal control framework and results-based management tools is a must.

• Displays cultural, gender, religion, race, nationality and age sensitivity and adaptability

• Ensures that programmes and projects are consistent with UN/UNDP values

• Treats peers fairly by maintaining consistent values inspiring trust and confidence through personal credibility

• Accepts responsibility and accountability for the quality of the outcome of his/her decisions

   

  Functional Competencies:

  Knowledge Management and Learning

• Shares knowledge and experience

• Focuses on tasks/activities which have a strategic impact on programme and capacity development activities

• Promotes a supportive environment to enhance partnerships, leverages resources and build support for UNDP’s strategic initiatives

• Collaborates with regional, national and local partners to create and apply knowledge and concepts that will help partners achieve UNDP’s development objectives within the country and regional context

• Actively works towards continuing personal learning, acts on learning plan and applies newly acquired skills

Job Knowledge/Technical Expertise / In-depth knowledge of the Subject-matter

• Understands more advanced aspects of primary area of specialization as well as the fundamental concepts of related disciplines

• Serves as internal consultant in the area of expertise and shares knowledge with staff

• Continues to seek new and improved methods and systems for accomplishing the work of the unit

• Keeps abreast of new developments in area of professional discipline and job knowledge and seeks to develop him/herself professionally

• Demonstrates comprehensive knowledge of information technology and applies it in work assignments

Development and Operational Effectiveness

• Ability to perform a variety of specialized tasks related to Results-Based Management, including support to design, planning and implementation of Programme, managing data, reporting

  Ability to provide input to business processes, re-engineering, implementation of new system, including new IT based systems.

• Ability to engage with various partners and stakeholders at different levels, to establish and maintain contacts with senior-level officials of the host government and represent UNDP in national and regional fora.

• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, is required to obtain, evaluate and interpret factual data and to prepare accurate and complete reports and other documents.

• Capacity to implement the strategic vision and programmatic goals as laid down in the Project Document;

• Proven performance in organizing and coordinating major initiatives, events or challenging inter-organizational activities;

• Adapts flexibly to changing situations, overcomes obstacles and recovers quickly from set-backs

Leadership and Self-Management

• Focuses on result for the client and responds positively to feedback;

• Ability to achieve results and meet strict deadlines in an effective manner, maintaining a high quality standard throughout

• Consistently approaches work with energy and a positive, constructive attitude

• Tolerates conditions of stress, uncertainty or ambiguity and continues to maintain a positive outlook and to work productively

• Demonstrated ability to manage a team and to foster team spirit and synergy

Required Skills and Experience

Education:

• Master’s Degree in law, human rights, public administration or other related areas. Additional training and certification in project management would be an advantage.

Experience:

• At least six years of professional experience, including at least five years of progressive working experience in the design, management and implementation of projects and/or working in a relevant position to this post;

• Previous experience of work in the field of anticorruption;

• 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;

• Extensive experience in managing a multidisciplinary team;

• Experience in the usage of computers and office software packages (MS Word, Excel, etc.) and advance knowledge of spreadsheet and database packages, experience in handling of web based management systems.

   

  Language and UN values requirements:

• Fluency in oral and written English, Romanian and Russian;

• Knowledge of one or more minority languages relevant for Moldova, including Romani, Gagauzian, Bulgarian, Ukrainian and sign language, is an asset;

Adheres to the core values of the United Nations; in particular, is respectful of differences of culture, gender, religion, ethnicity, nationality, language, age, HIV status, disability, and sexual orientation, or other status.

This is a local position, therefore only citizens of the Republic of Moldova or others legally authorized to work in the country are eligible to apply.
Applications should be submitted on line and include fully completed Personal History Form (P11) as attachment instead of CV/resume.
Please note that only applicants who are short-listed will be contacted.