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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.

As of January 2022, UNDP jointly with OHCHR and UNICEF is implementing the project “Paradigm Shift to Disability Inclusive Services, Accountability and Governance in Moldova” (2022 - 2023), funded by the UN Partnership on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (UNPRPD).

The project will address three major barriers to inclusion of persons with disabilities in Moldova: (i) predominant medical approach to disability assessment and determination, (ii) limited accountability and governance mechanisms for CRPD implementation and (iii) limited mainstreaming of rights of persons with disabilities in the national programmes, development programmes, budgets and monitoring processes.

The project has three main outcomes:

Outcome 1 Capacity of national stakeholders, especially of key duty bearers and rights holders, is enhanced, to ensure more effective contributions towards disability inclusive policies, systems and - for the implementation of the CRPD and SDGs;
Outcome 2. Gaps in achievement of essential building blocks or preconditions to CPRD implementation in development and humanitarian programs are addressed.
Outcome 3. National development and humanitarian plans, budgets, programs and monitoring processes are disability inclusive.

Under the first outcome, the program will build capacities of duty bearers to address precondition to disability inclusion. The action will strengthen the professional capacity of the National Council on Determination of Disability and Work Ability (NCDDWA) to ensure the full transition from the medical to the human rights based approach to disability determination. A new model of disability determination will be piloted in three regions across the country. Guidelines will be developed and piloted in three regions to facilitate models of good practice, learning and exchange mechanisms on disability determination from a human rights perspective. The program will enhance the constituency engagement and advocacy capacity of OPDs to support implementation of a human rights centered approach to disability determination for all ages.

Under the second outcome, the program will focus on addressing gaps in the domestic legislative framework, regulations and systems on disability determination, data collection and access to assistive devices and technologies. This will be achieved by: (i) producing relevant scoping and feasibility studies in order to identify legislative and procedural gaps; (ii) developing policy options, legal amendments and underlying costing; (iii) creating opportunities (mechanisms) for OPDs to genuinely participate and shape policy development processes; (iv) facilitating an inclusive policy dialogue with all relevant stakeholders.

Under the third outcome, the program will support the UNCT Moldova to mainstream disability into the UN-Moldova Sustainable Development Cooperation Framework for 2023-2027. Efforts will be made to align the domestic framework of SDG indicators to CRPD standards.

Duties and Responsibilities

Under the guidance and direct supervision of the Programme Specialist/Cluster Lead, the incumbent is responsible for the management of UNDP activities and coordination of all Project activities through a range of actions: managing and monitoring, ensuring synergies between the components of the Project, communicating Project objectives and results, engaging with all stakeholders.

The Project Manager applies and promotes the principles of results-based management (RBM), as well as a client-oriented approach consistent with UNDP rules and regulations. He/she is responsible and accountable to the Project Board for the project results.

Assisted by a Project Associate the incumbent will ensure effective and efficient implementation of the Project. He/she will ensure overall coordination, coherence and project management on behalf of the UNDP and coordinate the design, implementation and monitoring of activities with the representatives of UNICEF and OHCHR participating in the Project.

The Project Manager will closely coordinate the Project activities with other relevant UN programs, projects and initiatives to avoid possible duplication and will ensure HRBA and Gender Mainstreaming compliant results-based project management.

Additionally, he/she will work in close collaboration with the Programme, Operations, Communications and other UNDP teams for effective achievement of results, anticipating and contributing to resolving complex programme/project-related issues and information delivery.

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.

Institutional Arrangement

Direct supervisor: Effective Governance Programme Specialist/Cluster Lead, UNDP Moldova.
Nationals or others legally authorized to work in Moldova are eligible. (country of citizenship or place of permanent residence)

Competencies

Core Competencies (Level 2)

Achieve Results:

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

Think Innovatively:

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

Learn Continuously:

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

Adapt with Agility:

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

Act with Determination:

Able to persevere and deal with multiple sources of pressure simultaneously

Engage and Partner:

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

Enable Diversity and Inclusion:

Facilitate conversations to bridge differences, considers in decision making

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

Cross Functional & Technical Competencies
Business Direction & Strategy - Effective Decision Making :

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

Business Development - Human-Centered Design:

Ability to develop solutions to problems by involving the human perspective in all steps of the problem-solving process

Business Management & Project Management:

Ability to plan, organize, prioritize and control resources, procedures and protocols to achieve specific goals

2030 Agenda: Peace - Governance:

People with Disability

2030 Agenda: Peace - Rule of Law, Security and Human Right:

Human Rights/HRBA

Partnership Management - CSO Engagement:

Knowledge and understanding of CSOs and the ability to engage with CSOs

Required Skills and Experience

Education:

Master’s degree in development studies, political science, human rights, international relations, social affairs, public administration, law or related areas.

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

Experience:

2 years (with Master’s degree) of progressive working experience at the national or international level in the design, management and implementation of programmatic interventions, preferably related to human rights, inclusion of vulnerable groups, antidiscrimination, disability related policy making, and/or working in a relevant position to this post.
4 years (with Bachelor’s degree) of progressive working experience at the national or international level in the design, management and implementation of programmatic interventions, preferably related to human rights, inclusion of vulnerable groups, antidiscrimination, disability related policy making, and/or working in a relevant position to this post.
Proven working experience on the rights of persons with disabilities or wider human rights.
Previous working experience in managing development assistance or related work for a donor or development organization, governmental institutions or NGO is an asset.

Required Skills:

Knowledge of international human rights standards, rights of persons with disabilities and provisions of the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities.

Desired Skills in Addition to the Competencies Covered in the Competencies Section:

Certified training or certification in project management is an asset.

Required Languages:

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

Disclaimer

Important information for US Permanent Residents ('Green Card' holders)

Under US immigration law, acceptance of a staff position with UNDP, an international organization, may have significant implications for US Permanent Residents. UNDP advises applicants for all professional level posts that they must relinquish their US Permanent Resident status and accept a G-4 visa, or have submitted a valid application for US citizenship prior to commencement of employment.

UNDP is not in a position to provide advice or assistance on applying for US citizenship and therefore applicants are advised to seek the advice of competent immigration lawyers regarding any applications.

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