UNICEF Moldova: Project Officer, NO-B (TA, 364 days), Chisinau, Moldova (for Moldova nationals only)

UNICEF Moldova is hiring a Project Officer, NO-B (TA) to oversee the implementation of the Multiplier Grant Programme and work with MER, Office of the Deputy-Prime Minister for Digitalization, Ministry of Finance, LPAs, national and international NGOs, private sector, etc. to implement the Multi-Annual Work Plan (MAWP) and report on project activities, outputs, and results on a timely basis. The Project Officer will be responsible for all technical, planning, official, monitoring, reporting and progress of the programme.

Qualifications and experience:

• A first level university degree in Information Technology, Communication and Information Engineering, Informational Management
• A minimum 2 years of relevant professional experience in project management, including the management of IT solutions.
• Experience in design/implementation or monitoring of development programmes in IT. Previous experience with international funding organizations will be considered as an asset.
• Familiarity with the education system of the Republic of Moldova and special education needs.
• Demonstrated experience of aligning project goals with wider development frameworks for long term benefits and understanding of cross-sectoral national planning processes.
• Excellent verbal and written communications skills, both at technical level and policy level.
• Fluency in Romanian and working knowledge in English is required. Knowledge of another official UN language or a local language is an asset. 

HOW TO APPLY: To read more detailed information and apply for this position, please visit UNICEF webpage

https://jobs.unicef.org/cw/en-us/job/558175/project-officer-no2-ta-364-days-chisinau-moldova-for-moldova-nationals-only-123325

Application deadline: 28 December 2022

UNICEF is committed to diversity and inclusion. Women, persons from vulnerable groups, such as persons with disabilities, Roma and other ethnic, linguistic or religious minorities, persons living with HIV, as well as persons from other underrepresented groups are particularly encouraged to apply. Applicants from under-represented groups will be given priority in case of equal qualification. UNICEF is committed to reasonably accommodate the working environment for the persons with disabilities.

UNICEF has a zero-tolerance policy on conduct that is incompatible with the aims and objectives of the United Nations and UNICEF, including sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of authority and discrimination. UNICEF also adheres to strict child safeguarding principles. All selected candidates will, therefore, undergo rigorous reference and background checks, and will be expected to adhere to these standards and principles.

UNICEF appointments are subject to medical clearance. Appointments are also be subject to inoculation (vaccination) requirements, including against SARS-CoV-2 (Covid-19). Government employees that are considered for employment with UNICEF are normally required to resign from their government before taking up an assignment with UNICEF. UNICEF reserves the right to withdraw an offer of appointment, without compensation, if a visa or medical clearance is not obtained, or necessary inoculation requirements are not met, within a reasonable period for any reason.

Please note that only candidates who are under serious consideration will be contacted.