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JOB DESCRIPTION

Project Assistant

Background information

THE MOLDOVAN ASSOCIATION OF ICT COMPANIES (“ATIC”) is the business Organization uniting 70 companies. Umbrella Organization gathering over 5000 employees.

Established in 2006, ATIC is the action leading association and the voice of the Moldovan ICT industry that promotes the development of the ICT sector in Republic of Moldova through viable partnerships between companies, similar organizations, government, state institutions and international organizations. The association was founded to represent the industry on different policy and legislative issues and to facilitate the exchange of best practices between members. ATIC mission is to protect and promote the Association members’ interests as well as facilitate a more favorable ICT business climate.

About Tekwill

The ICTEC Project started as a USAID program implemented by the National Association of ICT Companies (ATIC). In 2016, the Government of Sweden joined the program and expanded the operations and content programs of Tekwill. The project is implemented as a private-public partnership (though Global Development Alliances instrument (GDA)), between the Moldovan Government, private industry, academia and donors. The private partners include multinational companies, IBM and Microsoft, and also Moldovan Association of Private ICT Companies (ATIC) members that are local (operated) ICT companies. The private partners bring significant new resources, ideas, software, technologies and development activities, such as trainings, practical assignments, and mentorship. The private sector partners will have the chance to use the center to communicate with the university, SMEs, startups, professionals and contribute to the curricula improvement answering the market needs, as well as the improvement of the IT and entrepreneurship ecosystem that will lead to the economic growth of the country. The Government of Moldova supports this project at the highest level of the Prime Minister, and the partners include Ministry of ICT, Ministry of Education, and E-Government Center.

Brief context: General overview of entrepreneurship in Moldova

Moldova’s startup ecosystem is emerging, although it has made significant progress compared to 10 years ago, our country still has much unexplored potential, amid a lack of entrepreneurial culture, limited access to finance, as well as experience in managing its own product-based business. 

The population of Moldova is not so big, the probability of appearance of successful B2C startups therefore is not so high. In reverse, there are already some B2B success stories on the market of startups, operating already on the international level. 

On the other hand, there is a lack of financial resources, ready to be invested into startups. But if you consider the startup as a business – the primer cashflow should come from commercial contracts, from customers. In b2b segment the value of contracts are much higher than in b2c. Therefore the decision to focus on b2b startups was made.

The PROJECT will fill the gaps between the existing big business (i.e. corporates) in the region and B2B startups. Within the framework of this project, start-up teams will be focused on solving real business problems, developing the product through the acceleration program and if successful, they will sign a commercial agreement with a corporate partner. Such an approach creates financial sustainability of a startup's development without attracting additional external investments, increase the percentage of successful startups on the market and create an algorithm for joining any industry to innovations and startups, which will ultimately increase the competitiveness of Moldovan business and the growth of innovation in the region.

Brief about Startup Moldova:

Moldova’s entrepreneurial ecosystem is emerging, although it has made significant progress compared to 10 years ago, our country still has much unexplored potential, amid a lack of entrepreneurial culture, limited access to finance, as well as experience in managing its own product-based business. 

In order to reduce the gap and encourage the development of startups based on information technologies, the Republic of Moldova aligns with international trends and implements programs dedicated to growing and supporting startup businesses. 

One of them is the Startup Moldova National Program – an initiative that gives the young people with innovative ideas access to educational programs, infrastructure, consulting, mentoring, opportunities to connect to international events and competitions, as well as attracting funding sources. 

More info about Startup Moldova can be reached by: https://startupmoldova.digital/about/

Job Title: Project Assistant

The Project Assistant will be responsible for assisting the project implementation team in project related activities, ensuring smooth operations of the project and consistency of project implementation according to the donor(s) rules and regulations, supporting planning, monitoring and evaluation activities of the project, in close coordination with the supervisor.

General responsibilities:

• Carry out the assignment as defined in the SOW;
• Complete the final deliverables in a timely manner;
• Conduct all business respecting local culture;
• Maintain high ethical standards, avoiding any actual or perceived conflict of interests;
• Support all aspects of project implementation as needed.

Specific responsibilities:

• Participate in the implementation of the project related activities;
• Maintain up-to-date files and records of project documentation;
• Manage incoming and outgoing correspondence, mail and packages;
• Draft and review project documents such as minutes, contracts, and letters, etc.;
• Provide logistical support for workshops, trainings, events and other meetings as tasked by the supervisor(s);
• Prepare documentation related to procurement process and assist/carry out the procurements planned within the project;
• Provide translation/interpretation when required;

Requirements and qualifications:

• Education and Experience: University Diploma/ Bachelor’s Degree and minimum one year of similar experience (project implementation set-up, NGO activity).
• Language skills: excellent oral and written communication skills in Romanian and English. Russian language knowledge will be considered an advantage.
• Computer skills Proficient with Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel, Word, etc.)
• Other: Proven administrative skills, including ability to perform duties that require attention to details; Ability to prioritize tasks, assume responsibility for work, and follow through to completion, Strong interpersonal and intercultural skills.

Application procedure:

Interested candidates shall submit CV and motivation letter, in English, by June 30, 2021 to osuruceanu@ict.md . The subject of the email will include the following information: Name/Surname/Project Assistant/Startup Moldova

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

06. PLACE OF PERFORMANCE

The consultant will perform his/her duties in the Republic of Moldova

07. PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE

The assignment will begin on/about July 2021-July 2022.

09. REPORTING INSTRUCTIONS

The consultant will report to the Entrepreneurship Program Manage who will be responsible for supervising the employee’s  performance.

10. APPROVAL:

I hereby approve this Scope of Work.