Republic of Moldova

SCBM/ National Consultant for checking beneficiaries'/contractors' financial reports

Vacancy Number: Pr16/01187

Location:	Chisinau, Moldova
Application Deadline:	10 Feb 2016, 16:00 (GMT+2:00)
Application Extended deadline:	17 Feb 2016, 16:00 (GMT+2:00)
Type of Contract:	Individual Contract
Starting date:	25 Feb 2016
Reference to the project:	Support to Confidence Building Measures IV
Expected Duration of Assignment:	up to 60 working days during February, 2016 – February, 2017
Submission Instructions: Proposals should be submitted online by pressing the "Apply Now" button no later than 10 February 2016. Requests for clarification only must be sent by standard electronic communication to the following e-mail: liliana.caterov@undp.org. UNDP will respond by standard electronic mail and will send written copies of the response, including an explanation of the query without identifying the source of inquiry, to all applicants.
Supporting Documents: Terms of Reference Individual Consultant Procurement Notice Personal History Form (P11) UNDP General Conditions of Individual Contract

Background

The Support to Confidence Building Measures Programme (SCBM Programme) is funded by the European Union and implemented by the UNDP Moldova. The overall objective of the Programme is to contribute to an environment of trust and cooperation across the Nistru/Dniestr River generating new perspectives on shared interests and a shared future by people from both banks of the river while responding to their pressing development needs.

The current phase of the Programme (2015-2018) represents a framework for engaging in development interventions across the security zone on both sides of the Nistru/Dniestr River, comprising a series of activities that will strengthen, regularize and intensify interaction between otherwise divided societies, aiming to establish this interaction as a norm. It looks to deal strategically with barriers to cooperation by building the trust towards such actions and broadening opportunities for engagement for a wide range of actors. Additionally, it provides support for improving critical community infrastructure.

SCBM Programme consists from two main components: Business Development Project and Empowered Communities and infrastructure support Project. In order to achieve the SCBM Programme objectives, under both components there were selected a range of implementing partners, including NGOs, vendors and experts. Given the above mentioned, the SCBM Programme seeks a National Consultant who will assist the Programme team with the verification of financial reports submitted by the implementing partners, beneficiaries and contractors under both programme components, as mentioned above.

Scope of work

The overall objective of this assignment for the National Consultant (hereinafter Consultant) is to verify the financial reports on the use of funds granted under the SCBM Programme submitted by the grantees and contractors, originated from Both Banks of the Nistru River.

For detailed information, please refer to Annex 1 – Terms of Reference.

Requirements for experience

I.     Academic Qualifications:

• University degree in Finance, Accounting, Economy, Business Administration, or other relevant fields;
• Specialized certificates in Finance, Bookkeeping, Auditing would constitute an advantage. Qualified accountants from internationally recognized accounting institutions will have an advantage;

II.   Years of experience:

• At least three (3) years of experience in the area of Finance, Accounting, Auditing, or verification of budgets and finance reports is required;
• Previous experience in finance management of NGOs and/or donor funded projects will be considered an advantage;
• Experience working in/with companies/NGOs originated from Left Bank of Nistru River (Transnistria region);
• Experience working in/with projects financed by European Commission, or other international organizations, including the UN Agencies will be considered an advantage;

III.  Competencies:

• Ability to meet deadlines and prioritize multiple tasks;
• Demonstrated interpersonal, communication, teamwork and diplomatic skills;
• Ability to enter new environments, adapt quickly and produce immediate results;
• Computer literacy - competent user of Microsoft Office programs, databases, financial and accounting software;
• Fluency in Romanian and Russian, as well as working knowledge of English, are required.

The United Nations in Moldova is committed to workforce diversity. Women, persons with disabilities, Roma and other ethnic or religious minorities, persons living with HIV, as well as refugees and other non-citizens legally entitled to work in the Republic of Moldova, are particularly encouraged to apply.

Documents to be included

Interested individual consultants must submit the following documents/information in English to demonstrate their qualifications:

1. Proposal:

(i) Letter of Interest explaining why he/she is the most suitable for the work

(ii) Provide a brief methodology on how he/she will approach and conduct the work

2. Financial proposal in USD (daily fee and all-inclusive);
3. P11 or Personal CV including past experience in similar projects and the contact details of at least 3 reference persons.

Financial proposal

The financial proposal shall specify a total lump sum amount, and payment terms around specific and measurable (qualitative and quantitative) deliverables (i.e. whether payments fall in installments or upon completion of the entire contract). Payments are based upon output, i.e. upon delivery of the services specified in the TOR. In order to assist the requesting unit in the comparison of financial proposals, the financial proposal will include a breakdown of this lump sum amount (including fee per day, travel, per diem, mobile phone costs, number of anticipated working days, etc.).

Travel

In the case of unforeseeable travel, payment of travel costs including tickets, lodging and terminal expenses should be agreed upon, between the SCBM Programme Manager and Individual Consultant, prior to travel and will be reimbursed.

 

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