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Background

UNDP is committed to achieving workforce diversity in terms of gender, nationality and culture. Individuals from minority groups, indigenous groups and persons with disabilities are equally encouraged to apply. All applications will be treated with the strictest confidence.

UNDP does not tolerate sexual exploitation and abuse, any kind of harassment, including sexual harassment, and discrimination. All selected candidates will, therefore, undergo rigorous reference and background checks.

"Enhancing democracy in Moldova through inclusive and transparent elections” (phase II) is a Project sets the overall goal to achieve an enhanced transparency and inclusiveness of the electoral process in Moldova by ensuring a more independent and credible electoral administration and better informed and pro-active citizens. During 2020 – 2023, the Project intends to support an increased inclusiveness of the electoral process by 1) strengthening the cyber-security and functionalities of the State Automated Information System “Elections”; 2) enhancing the political participation of citizens by setting up and implementing civic education and voter’s information programmes; 3) strengthening the capacities for effective and coherent oversight and monitoring on political parties financing; and 4) improving the legal and regulatory framework to respond to the Election Observation Missions recommendations

Duties and Responsibilities

The Project Manager works in close collaboration with the Programme, Operations, Communications and other teams in the UNDP Country Office (CO) for effective achievement of results, anticipating and contributing to resolving complex project-related issues and information delivery. He/she also collaborates with other UN projects and other development partners in supporting the Center for Continuous Electoral Training, Public Services Agency, e-Government Agency and other national stakeholders.

The incumbent is expected to exercise full compliance with UNDP programming, financial, procurement and administrative rules, regulations, policies and strategies, as well as implementation of the effective internal control systems.

The Project Manager is leading the project implementation through the following activities:

Planning the annual activities as per Project document, including but not limited to draft Annual Work Plans and Detailed Delivery Plans
Representing the project while interacting with relevant counterparts as Central Electoral Commission, Center for Continuous Electoral Training, Public Services Agency, e-Government Agency, other national stakeholders and relevant development partners
Managing the project activities, staff and other internal resources and adapting the work, risk logs once necessary
Coordinating the procurement process of the Project, according to approved Procurement Plans and organizes procurement documentation
Conducting project review and drafting progress and final reports as well as preparing the meetings of the project oversight bodies.

Competencies
Core

Achieve Results:

LEVEL 2: Scale up solutions and simplifies processes, balances speed and accuracy in doing work

Think Innovatively:

LEVEL 2: Offer new ideas/open to new approaches, demonstrate systemic/integrated thinking

Learn Continuously:

LEVEL 2: Go outside comfort zone, learn from others and support their learning

Adapt with Agility:

LEVEL 2: Adapt processes/approaches to new situations, involve others in change process

Act with Determination:

LEVEL 2: Able to persevere and deal with multiple sources of pressure simultaneously

Engage and Partner:

LEVEL 2: Is facilitator/integrator, bring people together, build/maintain coalitions/partnerships

Enable Diversity and Inclusion:

LEVEL 2: Facilitate conversations to bridge differences, considers in decision making

People Management

UNDP People Management Competencies can be found in the dedicated site.

Cross-Functional & Technical competencies

Business Direction and Strategy

1- Strategic thinking

Ability to develop effective strategies and prioritized plans in line with UNDPs objectives, based on the systemic analysis of challenges, potential risks and opportunities

2- Strategic thinking

Linking the vision to reality on the ground, and creating tangible solutions

3- Effective decision making

Ability to take decisions in a timely and efficient manner in line with ones authority, area of expertise and resources

Business management

1- Results based management

Ability to manage programmes and projects with a focus at improved performance and demonstrable results

2- Results based management

Ability to plan, manage and execute of public and private events to ensure that they support and amplify individual communications and advocacy initiatives, as well as UNDP's overall brand and mandate

Administration & Operations

Assets management

Knowledge of policy & procedures on PP&E; ability to prepare financial statements on PP&E; maintain Asset Management Module in ATLAS, Asset Dashboard; develop supporting tools for assets certification and further enhancements for AM module; design and run training programs, etc. on assets management and assets recording; run AP-AM interface; perform AP-AM-GL reconciliation; perform analytical review of AM reports and asset information to ensure completeness and accuracy of asset information

Legal

Negotiations

The ability to lead efforts to work with others to conclude or settle a matter. These are often soft skills and include abilities such as communication, persuasion, planning, strategizing and cooperating. In the UNDP context, this skill includes working closely with the client to understand the parameters of an acceptable solution, and assisting business units in resolving commercial disputes, and working with staff members or their legal representatives to resolve a grievance, claim or issue. Negotiation often involves working with colleagues of differing views to arrive at an acceptable corporate solution.

Required Skills and Experience
Education:

Master’s degree in international relations, political science, law, public administration or equivalent.

Bachelor’s degree in a related field with additional two years of experience can be taken into consideration in lieu of Master`s degree.

Additional training or certification in project management would be an advantage.

Experience:

2 years (with Master’s degree) 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 the post;
4 years (with Bachelor’s degree) 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 the 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.

Required Language(s)

Fluency in English, Romanian and Russian (spoken and written)
Working knowledge of one or more additional languages relevant for Moldova, including Bulgarian, Gagauzian, Romani, Ukrainian or sign language would be an asset.

The following documents shall be required from the applicants:

Personal CV or P11, indicating all past positions held and their main underlying functions, their durations (month/year), the qualifications, as well as the contact details (email and telephone number) of the Candidate, and at least three (3) the most recent professional references of previous supervisors. References may also include peers.
A cover letter (maximum length: 1 page) indicating why the candidate considers him-/herself to be suitable for the position.
Managers may ask (ad hoc) for any other materials relevant to pre-assessing the relevance of their experience, such as reports, presentations, publications, campaigns or other materials.

Institutional Arrangement

Under the guidance and direct supervision of the UNDP Effective Governance Cluster Lead and in close coordination with the International Electoral Advisor, the incumbent provides effective and efficient coordination of all components under the Project through a range of actions contributing to the design, planning, implementation, management, monitoring and reporting of the corresponding activities in line with the Project Document and the Multi-Year Work Plan. The Project Manager applies and promotes the principles of results-based management (RBM), as well as client-oriented approach consistent with UNDP rules and regulations. He/she is responsible and accountable to the Project Steering Committee for the Project’s results.
Nationals or others legally authorized to work in Moldova are eligible for consideration. (country of citizenship or place of permanent residence)

Disclaimer

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Vacancy End Date: 16 March 2022

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