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United Nations and Development Programme (UNDP) partners with people at all levels of society to help build nations that can withstand crisis, and drive and sustain the kind of growth that improves the quality of life for everyone. On the ground in 170 countries and territories, we offer global perspective and local insight to help empower lives and build resilient nations. UNDP Moldova has the following vacancy:

Project Manager

Summary of key tasks:
Ensure sound management of the Project from the planning to implementation and evaluation stages;
Coordinate and ensure the timely and efficient delivery of Project outputs and products leading to the achievement of expected results;
Ensure overall coordination of the activities of the Project and their coordination with other relevant UNDP Projects;
Within the strategic framework concerted with the national counterparts, prepare work-plans reflecting the scope of activities, timing, sequencing, costs and other inputs for the implementation of the Project activities;
Be responsible for the coordination of the overall Project Work Plan per indicators for achieving planned results, as well as for the overall management of the Project in accordance to prevailing UNDP rules, regulations and procedures;
Liaise with the Project Board, national counterparts, donors and UNDP Country Office to ensure that Project results are achieved and resources are managed efficiently and effectively;
Ensure the effective management and supervision of human resources pertaining to the Project, including both staff, consultants and short-term experts; conduct periodic performance appraisals; build, lead and motivate a solid team of professionals; draft and validate terms of reference for international and national consultants;
Ensure the efficient use of financial resources of the Project, including budgeting and budget revisions, as well as expenditure tracking and reporting;
Continuously record and maintain relevant Project activities, issues, risks, etc. as per existing rules and procedures;
Lead and coordinate the organization of meetings, workshops, conferences and related activities relevant to the overall implementation of the Project;
Ensure high quality information and visibility of the Project activities to the mass media and stakeholders;
Perform any other duties connected directly with the implementation of the Project as required.

Qualifications and skills required:
Master’s Degree in international relations, political science, law, public administration or equivalent.
Additional training or certification in project management would be an advantage.
At least 7 (seven) years of progressive working experience in the design, management and implementation of project-based activities, preferably related to democratic governance, strategic advice, strengthening electoral systems and processes, and/or working in a relevant position to this post;
Previous experience in development assistance or related work for a donor or development organization;
Proven experience in working with governmental institutions, NGOs and international organizations, successful experience working with UNDP will be a very strong advantage;
Previous experience of work in the elections fields is a very strong advantage;
Experience in managing a multidisciplinary team or coordination between different teams.
Fluency in spoken and written English, Romanian and Russian;
Working knowledge of one or more additional languages relevant for Moldova, including Bulgarian, Gagauzian, Romani, Ukrainian or sign language would be an asset;

This position requires working closely with the independent Central Electoral Commission. This post is therefore only available to applicants who are, and are seen to be, politically neutral.

UNDP is an employer committed to workforce diversity, gender equity and to providing equal opportunities to both women and men. 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.

To learn more and apply for this and other positions please visit our site at:
https://www.md.undp.org/content/moldova/en/home/jobs.html by 11 August 2021