Republic of Moldova

GEF Small Grants Programme Assistant/Translator

Vacancy Number: Pr13/00327

Location:	Chisinau, Moldova
Application Deadline:	24 May 2013, 18:00 (GMT+2:00)
Application Extended deadline:	31 May 2013, 18:00 (GMT+2:00)
Type of Contract:	Individual Contract
Starting date:	03 Jun 2013
Reference to the project:	Global Environmental Facility Small Grants Programme
Expected Duration of Assignment:	6 months, up to 130 working days
Submission Instructions: Proposal should be submitted online by pressing the "Apply Now" button no later than May 24, 2013. Requests for clarification only must be sent by standard electronic communication to the following e-mail: MarinaMin@unops.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.pdf Individual Consultant Procurement Notice.pdf Personal History Form (P11) UNDP General Conditions of Individual Contract

Background

Founded in 1991, the Global Environment Facility (GEF) is a financial mechanism that provides grants to developing countries and those with economies in transition. Funds are used for projects and activities that aim to protect the global environment related to the GEF focal areas: biodiversity, climate change, international waters, land degradation, chemicals and ozone layer. It was in recognition of the essential role of local communities in conserving biodiversity, reducing the likelihood of adverse climate change, and protecting international waters that led to the launching of the Global Environment Facility-Small Grants Programme (GEF/SGP) by UNDP in 1992.

SGP recognizes that environmental degradation such as the destruction of ecosystems and the species that depend upon them, increasing levels of carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gases in our atmosphere, pollution of international waters, land degradation and the spread of persistent organic pollutants are life-threatening challenges that endanger us all. However, poor and vulnerable communities – SGP's primary stakeholders- are most at risk because they depend on access to natural resources for their livelihoods and often live in fragile ecosystems.

The purpose of the programme is to assist NGOs and local communities to improve natural environment, while supporting those communities’ members who are vulnerable to them.

Scope of work

Under the guidance and direct supervision of the National Coordinator, the incumbent will ensure the provision of translation, administrative and logistical services to GEF SGP Moldova, national counterparts and stakeholders. 

The Programme Assistant/Translator works in close collaboration with the GEF SGP Moldova National Coordinator and other project teams in the Country Office (CO) for effective achievement of results, anticipating and resolving complex project-related issues and information delivery.

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

Requirements for experience

I. Academic Qualifications:

• University degree in English language, international relations, economy, or related areas.

 II. Years of experience:

• At least two years of experience in administrative work, or other substantive area is required;
• At least two years of progressively responsible experience in interpretation/ translation with a national/international organization;
• Fluency in both oral and written English, Romanian and Russian is a must;  
• Previous experience in development assistance or related work for a donor organization, consulting company, or NGOs is compulsory. Previous experience with UNDP is a very strong advantage;
• Experience in the usage of computers and office software packages (MS Word, Excel, Outlook etc.) and advance knowledge of spreadsheet and database packages;
• Demonstrated capacity of team-orientation work, excellent planning and organizational skills;
• Strong communication and inter-personal skills; including the ability to effectively communicate with persons from a   variety of backgrounds;
• Ability  to  achieve  results  and  deadlines  in  a  timely  manner,  maintaining  a  high  standard throughout.

 

III. Competencies:

• Professionalism: understanding of the functions and organization of the work; demonstrated ability to apply good judgment in the context of assignments given, shows pride in work and in achievement; demonstrates professional competence; shows persistence when faced with difficult problems and challenges; remains calm in stressful situations.
• Communication: speaks and writes clearly and effectively; listens to others and respond appropriately; asks questions to clarify and exhibits interest in having two-way communication; tailors language, tones and style to match audience; demonstrates openness in sharing information and keeping people informed.
• Planning & Organizing: develops clear goals that are consistent with the objectives; identify priority activities and assignments; allocates appropriate amount of time and resources for completing work; monitors and adjust actions when necessary.
• Accountability:   takes   ownership   of   all   responsibilities   and   honors   commitments;   operates   in compliance with organizational regulations and rules.
• Achieving   Results:   manages   time   to   ensure   work   is   completed   to   deadlines   and   targets;    prioritizes to ensure important deadlines are met; manages obstacles to getting work done.
• Team work: regularly assists others in their work; has supportive and cooperative relationships   with other colleagues in the team; complements the work of other team members.
• Commitment to continuous learning: learns new things and keeps knowledge and skills up to date; volunteers for training and development; explains new methods of work to colleagues and voluntarily shares useful information.
• Languages: oral and written proficiency in Romanian/Russian and English.

Documents to be included

1. Financial proposal.

2. Personal CV/ P11 form including experience in similar projects and at least 3 references.

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 travel, per diems, and number of anticipated working days).  

 

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