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Who we are:
The European Union Partnership Mission in the Republic of Moldova (EUPM Moldova) is part of the Common Security and Defence Policy (CSDP) which enables the Union to take a leading role in peace-keeping operations, conflict prevention and in strengthening of international security. It is an integrated part of the EU's comprehensive approach towards crisis management, drawing on civilian experts as well as experts from the police and other areas.

EUPM Moldova was established on 24th April 2023 by the Council of the European Union in response to a request from the Moldovan Government to the EU to support the Moldovan authorities in contributing to enhancing the resilience of the security sector of the Republic of Moldova in the areas of crisis management and hybrid threats, including cybersecurity, and countering foreign information manipulation and interference. EUPM Moldova Headquarters are currently located in Chisinau and the Mission is progressively increasing its presence in the host country. In this perspective, EUPM Moldova is looking for Local Staff to support its operations in the Republic of Moldova. The EU strives for improved gender balance in CSDP operations in compliance with UNSCR 1325.

General Requirements & Eligibility:

Applicants should:

• Enjoy full civil rights and do not have any criminal record (a certificate will be required before any
  employment offer);
• Be in possession of Moldovan citizenship and/or of a valid residence and work permits according to
  Moldovan laws;
• Be physically fit to perform the duties relating to the post (a medical certificate will be required before
  any employment offer);
• Have fulfilled any obligations imposed by the laws concerning military service.

Only applications provided on the official EUPM Moldova application form will be accepted (please
download it from the Mission’s website).

The application form must be filled in English and submitted as an MS Word document (No PDF or JPEG will be accepted). Find it here.

Please rename the file with the post number and your name: e.g., "MDAL01_Family name_First name".
The deadline for the submission of the application form: Tuesday, 29 August 2023, at 12:00 hrs. (Chisinau time). Late application forms will not be considered.

EUPM Moldova retains the discretion to re-advertise/re-post the vacancies, to cancel the recruitment, to offer an appointment at a lower grade or to offer an appointment with a modified job description.

Annex 1

* Availability of post is subject to budget approval

To download the application form and for more information, please visit the official website.

The post holder will report to the Head of Mission (HoM) and will be administratively coordinated
through the Chief of Staff (CoS). To be able to carry the required tasks effectively, s/he will closely
cooperate with CoS and Heads of Departments.

Duties and Responsibilities

The Head of Mission’s Secretary/Administrative Officer will be required, in accordance with the EUPM Moldova mandate, Code of Conduct and the General Service Conditions for locally recruited staff, to perform the following tasks:

• Assist HoM with the daily management of HoM’s office and corresponding tasks;
• Manage HoM’s calendar of meetings and appointments;
• Perform administrative and secretarial duties, draft letters, memos and other requested documents;
• Set up and maintain an effective document management system;
• Support in the development and implementation of administrative policies for HoM’s Office and contribute to Mission administrative policies;
• Receive and distribute all correspondence as routed by HoM to the appropriate internal/
external recipients and monitor follow-up. Maintain quality control of such correspondence;
• Develop and maintain office administrative systems, both physical and electronic, for HoM;
• Ensure the proper protocol is implemented and followed during official meetings and events;
• Translate/interpret interactions with local stakeholders as and when required;
• Follow up on all travel schedules for HoM, including liaising with HR, Mission Support and Security for authorization, entitlements, flight reservations etc.;
• Manage HoM’s representation expenses and supporting documentation;
• Liaise with Mission counterparts and stakeholders as requested, arrange booking of facilities,etc.;
• Organize and monitor the system of weekend duties;
• Deal with information with utmost confidentiality and discretion;
• Perform any other task as requested by HoM and/or Chief of Staff.

Qualifications and experience

Eligibility criteria:

• Enjoy full civil rights and do not have criminal record;
• Be in possession of Moldovan citizenship and/or of a valid residence and work permits according to Moldovan laws;
• Be physically fit to perform the duties relating to the post;
• Have fulfilled any obligations imposed on him/her by the laws concerning military service;
• Successful completion of a full course of university studies attested by a Bachelor’s degree in Public Administration, Political Science, International Relations, Law, Social Sciences, Diplomacy, Philology, Humanities or a closely related field of study, where the normal duration of university education in the country awarded is three (3) years or more;
• After having obtained the Bachelor’s degree, at least two (2) years of relevant and proven fulltime professional experience.

Essential criteria:

• Be physically fit to perform the duties relating to the position;
• Excellent communication skills (both oral and written fluency) in English, Romanian and Russian;
• Very good knowledge and experience of Office Suite Package;
• Ability to write and communicate in a clear and concise manner;
• Excellent administration and organizational skills;
• Experience in positions requiring analytical and organizational skills, with a service- and
project-oriented approach.

Additional advantageous assets:

• Professional experience in an EU and/or international environment;
• Experience of working in an intercultural environment, with respect of diversity;
• Ability to focus on priorities, to monitor and evaluate procedures and processes;
• Ability to deliver work on time and to agreed standards, even under pressure.

Personality assets:

• Have strong sense of initiative, responsibility and autonomy;
• Ability to build productive and cooperative working relationships with other Mission
members;
• Ability to work methodically, accurately and with attention to details as well as to tight
deadlines;
• Used to work on a multitude of activities at the same time and with limited supervision;
• Ability to work independently and harmoniously with colleagues and as part of a team, with
respect for diversity;
• Punctuality, commitment to quality, ability to perform under stress, attention to details, solid
work ethics, willingness to work flexible working hours and still deal helpfully and courteously
with all contacts.

The Security Assistant will report to the Senior Mission Security Officer through Mission Security Officer. As part of the Security and Duty of Care Department (SDCD), s/he will contribute to the efficient and effective running of the security tasks.

Duties and Responsibilities

The Security Assistant will be required, in accordance with the EUPM Moldova mandate, Code of Conduct and the General Service Conditions for locally recruited staff , to perform the following tasks:

• Assist in the implementation of security operations and all matters relating to the safety and
security for EUPM Moldova personnel;
• Assist SDCD in assessing, collecting, updating and communicating information regarding the
security situation at the duty station;
• Ensure that all security and communications equipment is kept in a state of operational
readiness;
• Control Guard Force from the contracted private security company;
• Assist in the conduct of regular fire drills, communication tests and evacuation exercises;
• Assist in maintaining public security and order inside EUPM HQ;
• Assist in keeping the record of visitors and visitors procedures inside EUPM HQ;
• Assist in ensuring residential and office safety, and security preparedness;
• Support SDCD in the tracking of mission personnel movements in Area of Operations
according to prior arrangements and ensure proper communication;
• Handle information with confidentiality and discretion;
• Act as a driver for the Mission;
• Provide language assistance and translate security-related documents;
• Perform any other tasks as requested by the Line Managers.

Qualifications and experience

Eligibility criteria:

• Enjoy full civil rights and do not have criminal record;
• Citizenship of the Republic of Moldova and/or holding permanent resident and work permits
according to Moldovan laws;
• Have fulfilled any obligations imposed on him/her by the laws concerning military service;
• Successful completion of the secondary education attested by a diploma;
• After having obtained the secondary education diploma, at least 1 (one) year of relevant and
proven full-time professional experience.

Essential criteria:

• Be physically fit to perform the duties relating to the post;
• Fluency in English and Romanian, both oral and written;
• Knowledge of and experience with Microsoft Office applications;
• Valid driving license of category B.

Additional advantageous assets:

• Professional experience in an EU and/or international environment;
• Professional qualification in security management;
• Knowledge of radio operation;
• Experience of working in an intercultural environment, with respect for diversity;
• Fluency in Russian language, oral and in writing;
• Thoroughly trained in any martial art applicable without weapons

Personality assets:

• Have strong sense of initiative, responsibility and autonomy;
• Ability to build productive and cooperative working relationships with colleagues and as part
of a team, with respect for diversity;
• Ability to focus on priorities, evaluate procedures and processes required to have the tasks
completed;
• Ability to deal helpfully and courteously with people, including outside contacts;
• Ability to perform on-call and irregular working schedule under harsh field conditions if
required;
• Maintain the highest levels of confidentiality and discretion when dealing with information.

The Press and Public Information Assistant reports to the Press and Public Information Officer (PPIO).
As part of the Office, the Press and Public Information Assistantshallsupport the efficient and effective
accomplishment of its functions through the development and implementation of press and public
relations activities as well as all associated administrative tasks.

Duties and Responsibilities

The Press and Public Information Assistant will be required, in accordance with EUPM Moldova’s mandate, Code of Conduct and the General Service Conditions for locally recruited staff, to perform the following tasks:

• Contribute to EUPM Moldova’s visibility by drafting content including news articles and
various other information materials for publication on the Mission’s website, social media
platforms, etc., and printing;
• Develop, draft and publish content for EUPM Moldova’s internal communication channels;
• In coordination with external suppliers/contractors, manage, maintain and update EUPM
Moldova’s external and internal communication channels;
• Contribute to organising and promoting EUPM Moldova’s public events and outreach
activities as well as media events;
• Support the planning, administration and organisation of meetings, workshops and events
with EUPM Moldova’s interlocutors, local partners and international organisations;
• In coordination with the PPIO, monitor Moldovan media to prepare and disseminate media
digests regularly;
• Assist with the PPIO’s records management, which is to record, file and maintain documents
and data in an appropriate format in databases, adhering to EUPM Moldova’s cyber security
and data management standards;
• Support the PPIO in managing the budget, procurement processes and
contract/tender/designs for EUPM Moldova’s visibility items and maintain professional
working relations with external suppliers/contractors;
• Advise other units in EUPM Moldova on the purchase of visibility items, manage and maintain
the e-catalogue and stocks of visibility items;
• Provide translation of public information content, press releases, social media products,
briefing notes, minutes, reports and other written materials from English to Romanian and
Russian and vice-versa;
• Perform interpretation in simultaneous and consecutive mode from English to Romanian and
Russian and vice-versa during meetings, events, presentations and also during possible duty
trips, if needed;
• Perform administrative tasks, draft e-mails, memos, letters and other requested documents
as required by the PPIO;
• Handle information with confidentiality and discretion;
• Perform any other tasks as requested by the Line Managers.

Qualifications and experience

Eligibility criteria:

• Enjoy full civil rights and do not have a criminal record;
• Citizenship of the Republic of Moldova and/or holding permanent resident and work permits
according to Moldovan laws;
• Have fulfilled any obligations imposed on him/her by the laws concerning military service;
• Successful completion of the secondary education attested by a diploma;
• After having obtained the secondary education diploma, at least one (1) year of relevant and
proven full-time professional experience.

Essential criteria:

• Be physically fit to perform the duties relating to the post;
• Professional fluency in English and Romanian and Russian languages, both oral and written;
• Very good knowledge of and experience in the Microsoft Office Suite Package and in managing
social media channels;
• Good understanding of the political and social national and international environment;
• Good understanding of the Moldovan media landscape, social and cultural environment.

Additional advantageous assets:

• Experience in visual content production and web design;
• Working experience from a multicultural environment with respect to diversity.

Personality assets:

• A strong sense of commitment, initiative, responsibility and autonomy;
• A strong team ethic and selflessness;
• Strong interpersonal skills with respect for diversity;
• Ability to build productive and cooperative working relationships with other staff members;
• Ability to deal helpfully and courteously with people, including outside contacts;
• Ability to prioritize tasks and deliver high-quality work in a timely manner even under
pressure.

The Human Resources (HR) Assistant will report to the (international) Human Resources Officer(s). As part of the HR Unit, s/he will support the Unit and contribute to the efficient and effective running of the HR tasks.

Duties and Responsibilities

The Human Resources Assistant will be required, in accordance with the EUPM Moldova mandate,
Code of Conduct and the General Service Conditions for locally recruited staff, to perform the
following tasks:

• Assist the HR Officer(s) with the daily running of the Unit;
• Carry out all human resources related tasks and assignments, in co-ordination with the HR
Officers;
• Assist in the staff recruitment and selection processes;
• Maintain duty rosters and HR Unit’s databases, insert data and make requested queries,
update and disseminate personnel data as appropriate;
• Organise and maintain the HR Unit’s records management systems;
• Draft memos, employment letters, and other HR-related documents, fill up forms and scan
documents;
• Provide advice, guidance and support to staff on personnel related matters;
• Coordinate communication with local authorities and agencies, insurance companies and
other counterparts;
• Translate HR related documents from local languages to English and vice versa;
• Perform interpretation during meetings, take notes/minutes;
• Assist in the timely preparation and adjustment of payroll, processing of staff entitlements;
• Handle all information with utmost confidentiality and discretion;
• Perform any other tasks as requested by the Line Managers.

Qualifications and experience

Eligibility criteria:

• Enjoy full civil rights and do not have criminal record;
• Be in possession of Moldovan citizenship and/or of a (still) valid residence and work permits
according to Moldovan laws;
• Be physically fit to perform the duties relating to the post;
• Have fulfilled any obligations imposed on him/her by the laws concerning military service;
• Successful completion of the secondary education attested by a diploma;
• After having obtained the secondary education diploma, at least two (2) years of relevant and
proven full-time professional experience.

Essential criteria:

• Excellent communication skills of English, Romanian and Russian;
• Very good knowledge of and extensive experience with Microsoft Office Suite Package;
• Prior experience with analysing data and preparing reports;
• Excellent time management and organizational skills, with a service- and project-oriented
approach;
• Ability to deliver work on time and to agreed standards, even under pressure.

Additional advantageous assets:

• Prior work experience in an EU and/or international environment;
• Experience of working in an intercultural environment, with respect for diversity;
• Ability to focus on priorities, to monitor and evaluate procedures and processes.

Personality assets:

• Strong sense of initiative, responsibility and autonomy;
• Ability to build productive and cooperative working relationships with other staff members;
• Ability to work methodically, accurately and with attention to details as well as to tight
deadlines;
• Used to work on a multitude of activities at the same time and with limited supervision;
• Ability to work independently and harmoniously with colleagues and as part of a team, with
respect for diversity;
• Punctuality, commitment to quality, ability to perform under stress, solid work ethics,
willingness and readiness to work flexible working hours and deal professionally and
courteously with all contacts.

The CIS Technician (Helpdesk & Support) reports to the (international) CIS Officer(s). As part of the CIS Unit, s/he will contribute to the efficient and effective running of the Unit tasks and the Mission Support Department.

Duties and Responsibilities

The CIS Technician (Helpdesk & Support) will be required, in accordance with the EUPM Mandate, Code of Conduct and the General Service Conditions for locally recruited Staff members, to perform the following tasks:

• Assist in the configuration, operation, technical management and maintenance of all CIS
hardware and software;
• Assist in the installation, configuration, administration and maintenance of all CIS software,
systems and devices;
• Assist in the implementation of back up policies, safe storage of critical data;
• Assist in analysing, identifying and resolving user problems;
• Ensure a prompt delivery of technical services, help desk support, standardization, preparation
and maintenance of applications, diagnosing and resolving reported technical issues;
• Provide support for all CIS related issues, organise repair and replacement of CIS related
devices/equipment, ensure the proper functioning of all CIS equipment in his/her area of
responsibility;
• Contribute to the support and training for users of various applications/software;
• Assist in the preparation of requisitions for required materials and services within the Mission;
• Monitor the implementation of the guidelines and procedures for CIS support;
• Provide reports of executed tasks and status of CIS support to his/her supervisors and give
recommendations where needed;
• Provide telephone, on-line and on-site assistance with problems relating to the use of CIS
equipment and software (e.g. e-mail, word processing, spreadsheets, presentation packages,
database applications, Internet browsers, workstation operating systems, radios, telephones
etc.);
• Configure and install new hosts (e.g. computers, servers, network devices etc.) and hardware
(e.g. printers, scanners etc.) in the LAN environment and prepare them for use with serverbased network services, in accordance with CIS standards and SOPs;
• Ensure that the Mission’s CIS assets are used optimally and efficiently and make
recommendations as required;
• Deal with information with confidentiality and discretion;
• Perform any other task as requested by the Line Managers.

Qualifications and experience

Eligibility criteria:

• Enjoy full civil rights and do not have criminal record;
• Be in possession of Moldovan citizenship and/or of a (still) valid residence and work permits
according to Moldovan laws;
• Be physically fit to perform the duties relating to the post;
• Have fulfilled any obligations imposed on him/her by the laws concerning military service;
• Successful completion of the secondary education attested by a diploma;
• After having obtained the diploma, at least three (3) years of relevant and proven full-time
professional experience in Information and Communication Technology.

Essential criteria:

• Excellent communication skills of English, Romanian and Russian;
• Excellent computer skills in Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Word, Power Point, Access);
• Prior experience with Microsoft cloud technologies;
• Ability to focus on priorities, to monitor and evaluate procedures and processes;
• Excellent administration and organizational skills;
• Experience in positions requiring analytical and organizational skills, with a service- and
project-oriented approach.

Additional advantageous assets:

• Post-Secondary studies attested by a diploma in CIS studies;
• Knowledge and/or experience with radio and telephone systems;
• Relevant Microsoft and open source certifications;
• Professional experience in an EU and/or International environment;
• Experience of working in an intercultural environment, with respect of diversity;
• Ability to focus on priorities, to monitor and evaluate procedures and processes;
• Ability to deliver work on time and to agreed standards, even under pressure;
• Driving license category “B”.

Personality assets:

• Have strong sense of initiative, responsibility and autonomy;
• Ability to build productive and cooperative working relationships with other staff members,
• Ability to work methodically, accurately and with attention to details as well as to tight
deadlines;
• Used to work on a multitude of activities at the same time and with limited supervision;
• Ability to work independently and harmoniously with colleagues and as part of a team, with
respect to diversity;
• Punctuality, commitment to quality, ability to perform under stress, attention to detail, solid
work ethics, willingness to work flexible working hours and still deal helpfully and courteously
with all contacts.

The Driver reports to the Transport Officer. As part of the Logistics and Transport Unit, s/he will contribute to the efficient and effective running of the transport-related tasks.

Duties and Responsibilities

The Driver will be required, in accordance with the EUPM Moldova Mandate, Code of Conduct and
the General Service Conditions for Locally Contracted Staff Employed by EUPM Moldova, Serving in
Moldova, to perform the following tasks:

• General driving duties, involving light vehicles (4WD and mini vans);
• Perform driving and transportation services (people, documents and cargo);
• Be responsible for the routine upholding of the Mission’s owned and rented vehicle fleet by
checking assigned vehicles on a regular basis;
• Carry out the daily first line vehicle servicing and maintenance;
• Complete the necessary transport-related documentation;
• Strictly comply with instructions as issued by the Transport Officer;
• Assist in the distribution of vehicle equipment and supplies throughout the Mission area by
complying with the instructions of the Transport Officer;
• When requested, to perform duties in smart attire (black suit, white shirt and tie);
• Handle information with confidentiality and discretion;
• Perform any other tasks as requested by the Line Managers.

Qualifications and experience

Eligibility criteria:

• Enjoy full civil rights and not to have a criminal record;
• Citizenship of Moldova and/or holding permanent resident and work permits according to
Moldovan laws;
• Have fulfilled any obligations imposed on him/her by the laws concerning military service;
• Successful completion of the secondary education attested by a diploma;
• After having obtained the secondary education diploma, at least two (2) years of relevant and
proven full-time professional experience;
• Have a thorough knowledge of Romanian language and working knowledge of English
language;
• Be in possession of a valid driving license of category B, including clean driving history.

Essential criteria:

• Be physically fit to perform the duties relating to the post;
• Outstanding knowledge of Chisinau area and good geographical knowledge of Republic of
Moldova;
• Solid mechanical skills on vehicles;
• Flexibility in the execution of tasks beyond regular duty hours, on weekends, and ability to
work independently.

Additional advantageous assets:

• Professional experience in an EU and/or International environment;
• Experience of working in an intercultural environment, with respect of diversity;
• First level university degree in Automotive Engineering;
• Experience of working in vehicle repair workshop (Renault, Ford, VW, Toyota) as a mechanic.

Personality assets:

• Have strong sense of initiative, responsibility and autonomy;
• Ability to build productive and cooperative working relationships with other staff members;
• Ability to deal helpfully and courteously with people, including outside contacts;
• Positive attitude towards work.

The Finance Assistant will report to the (international) Finance Officer(s). As part of the Finance Unit, the Finance Assistant will support the Unit and will contribute to the efficient and effective accomplishment of the assigned tasks.

Duties and Responsibilities

The Finance Assistant will be required, in accordance with the EUPM Moldova mandate, Code of
Conduct and the General Service Conditions for the locally recruited staff, to perform the following
tasks:

• Perform the secretarial tasks for the Unit and all the administrative tasks related to the
financial activities;
• Archive documents (both physical and electronic) in order to allow a fast and easy access to
information;
• Safe keep financial supporting documents;
• Assist in preparation of monthly payroll for international and local staff members;
• Issue debit notes to suppliers;
• As directed, establish and maintain working contacts with local banks and other relevant
counterparts;
• Ensure the observance of the financial procedures, of the controls and the internal rules of
the Mission;
• Verify, register and give the initial approval to the commitments of expenditure;
• Examine submitted transactions, and conduct checks before processing payments;
• Review the accuracy and eligibility of supporting documentation related to (duty) travel claims
and invoices, and process them;
• Process payments in accordance with the EU Financial Regulations and Mission Standard
Operating Procedures;
• Perform the accounting entries of the transactions on a daily basis, as instructed by the Line
Managers;
• Contribute to the budget construction, under the supervision of the Line Managers;
• Act as a custodian for petty cash;
• Perform the VAT recovery related tasks and handle the relevant correspondence;
• Translate finance-related documents from local languages to English and vice versa;
• Handle all information with utmost confidentiality and discretion;
• Perform any other tasks as requested by the Line Managers.

Qualifications and experience

Eligibility criteria:

• Enjoy full civil rights and do not have criminal record;
• Citizenship of Moldova and/or holding permanent resident and work permits according to
Moldovan laws;
• Have fulfilled any obligations imposed on him/her by the laws concerning military service;
• Successful completion of the secondary education attested by a diploma;
• After having obtained the secondary education diploma, at least three (3) years of relevant
and proven full-time professional experience.

Essential criteria:

• Be physically fit to perform the duties relating to the post;
• Fluency in English and Romanian, both oral and written;
• Very good knowledge of and experience with Microsoft Office Suite products;
• Good experience of using data for preparing reports;
• Excellent administrative and organizational skills;
• Very good analytical skills, with a service- and project-oriented approach.

Additional advantageous assets:

• Fluent Russian skills;
• Professional experience in an EU and/or International environment;
• Experience of working in an intercultural environment, with respect for diversity;
• Knowledge of and experience with Moldovan tax and labor laws (including VAT);
• Professional experience in specialized financial software applications.

Personality assets:

• Have strong sense of responsibility and autonomy;
• Ability to build productive and cooperative working relationships with other staff members;
• Ability to work methodically, accurately and with attention to details as well as to tight
deadlines;
• Ability to focus on priorities;
• Ability to deliver work on time and to agreed standards, even under pressure;
• Used to work on a multitude of activities at the same time and with limited supervision;
• Ability to work independently and harmoniously with colleagues and as part of a team, with
respect to diversity;
• Punctuality, commitment to quality, ability to perform under stress, attention to detail, solid
work ethics, willingness to work flexible working hours and still deal helpfully and courteously
with all contacts.

The Procurement Officer will report to the (international) Procurement Officer(s). As part of the Procurement Unit, s/he will contribute to the efficient and effective implementation of the procurement tasks.

Duties and Responsibilities:

The Procurement Officer will be required, in accordance with the EUPM Moldova mandate, Code of
Conduct and the General Service Conditions for locally recruited staff, to perform the following tasks:
• Assist the Procurement Officer(s) with contracting and procurement issues and drafting of
procurement documents;
• Use legally established professional, transparent and competitive procurement policies and
procedures in accordance with EU legislation and regulations to ensure that the best value for
money is obtained;
• Make pre-selection of local suppliers as required in purchase orders, be point of contact with
them in procurement procedures;
• Maintain updated database of suppliers and ensure that all required documentation of the
suppliers is kept updated accordingly;
• Provide assistance to the Mission members related with all contracting and procurement
matters;
• Translate procurement related documents from the local language to English and vice versa;
• Handle all information with utmost confidentiality and discretion;
• Perform any other tasks as requested by the Line Managers.

Qualifications and experience

Eligibility criteria:

• Enjoy full civil rights and do not have criminal record;
• Citizenship of Moldova and/or holding permanent resident and work permits according to
Moldovan laws;
• Have fulfilled any obligations imposed on him/her by the laws concerning military service (if
applicable);
• Successful completion of a full course of university studies attested by a Bachelor’s degree in
Contract Management, Procurement, Supply Chain Management, Public Administration,
Business Administration/Management, Finance, Economics, IT, Engineering, Law or a closely
related field of study, where the normal duration of university education in the country
awarded is three (3) years or more;
• After having obtained the university degree, at least five (5) years of relevant and proven fulltime professional experience.

Essential criteria:

• Be physically fit to perform the duties relating to the post;
• Professional fluency in English and Romanian languages, both oral and written;
• Very good knowledge and experience of Office Suite Package;
• Knowledge of public procurement principles and prior procurement-related experience in
public sector or within public-funded organisations or projects;
• Very good analytical and organisational skills.

Additional advantageous assets:

• Professional experience in a EU and/or International environment;
• Experience of working in an intercultural environment, with respect for diversity;
• Professional qualification in Procurement management.

Personality assets:

• Strong integrity;
• Strong commitment to employer’s policies and respect for the organisation’s workflows and
hierarchy;
• Strong sense of initiative, responsibility and autonomy;
• Ability to build productive and cooperative working relationships with other staff members,
• Ability to work methodically, accurately and with attention to detail as well as to tight
deadlines;
• Ability to work on a multitude of activities at the same time and with limited supervision;
• Ability to work independently and harmoniously with colleagues and as part of a team, with
respect to diversity;
• Ability to focus on priorities, to monitor and evaluate procedures and processes;
• Ability to deliver work on time and to agreed standards, even under pressure;
• Punctuality, commitment to quality, ability to perform under stress, attention to detail, solid
work ethics, willingness to work flexible working hours and still deal helpfully and courteously
with all contacts.

The post holder will report to the Head of Operations or his/her delegate, and will assist the Mission in the area of interpretation and translation.

Duties and Responsibilities

The Interpreter/Translator will be required, in accordance with the EUPM Moldova Mandate, Code of
Conduct and the General Service Conditions for the locally recruited staff, to perform the following
tasks:

• To serve as official verbatim interpreter by providing simultaneous and consecutive
interpretation from Romanian into English, Russian into English, and vice versa;
• To provide high quality translation from Romanian into English, Russian into English, and vice
versa, of different documents and written material;
• To provide proof-reading, editing and quality control over carried out translations;
• To establish and maintain a proper archiving/filing system for translations and other
documents;
• To compile terminology to be used in translations and apply the relevant terms consistently;
• To carry out research involving relevant Romanian and Russian language sources;
• To review, evaluate, summarise and classify relevant material in Romanian and Russian;
• To arrange meetings with relevant counterparts and take their minutes when needed;
• To support Mission members regarding their cultural integration into the host country;
• To handle all information with utmost confidentiality and discretion;
• To perform any other tasks as requested by the Line Managers.

Qualifications and experience

Eligibility criteria:

• Enjoy full civil rights and do not have any criminal record;
• Be in possession of Moldovan citizenship and/or of a valid residence and work permits
according to Moldovan laws;
• Be physically fit to perform the duties relating to the post;
• Have fulfilled any obligations imposed on him/her by the laws concerning military service;
• Successful completion of a full course of university studies attested by a Bachelor’s degree in
Interpretation / Translation or a closely related field of study, where the normal duration of
university education in the country awarded is three (3) years or more;
• After having obtained the relevant Bachelor’s degree, at least two (2) years of relevant and
proven full-time professional experience.

Essential criteria:

• Excellent communication skills in English, Romanian and Russian;
• Excellent analytical and organizational skills, with a service- and project-oriented approach;
• Ability to write and communicate in a clear and concise manner;
• Very good knowledge of and extensive experience with Microsoft Office programmes;
• Ability to prioritize tasks and deliver high quality work in a timely manner and under pressure.

Additional advantageous assets:

• Accredited Translator/Interpreter;
• Prior work experience in the EU and/or international environment;
• Willingness and readiness to be on-call and work irregular working hours, if required;
• Valid driving licence of category “B”.

Personality assets:

• Strong sense of initiative, responsibility and autonomy;
• Ability to build productive and cooperative working relationships with Mission members,
counterparts and stakeholders.

The post holder will report to the Head of Operations or his/her delegate.

Duties and Responsibilities

The Administrative/Language Assistant will be required, in accordance with the EUPM Moldova
Mandate, Code of Conduct and the General Service Conditions for the locally recruited staff, to
perform the following tasks:

• To assist the Mission members with their daily tasks;
• To provide administrative/secretarial support to the Mission Departments;
• To undertake record-keeping functions, to set and maintain a well-functioning records
management system;
• To provide interpreting and translation services from Romanian into English, Russian into
English, and vice versa;
• To ensure an efficient meetings schedule and manage the calendar of the Department’s
activities;
• To liaise with Mission members, counterparts and stakeholders as delegated;
• To arrange meetings, receive visitors and delegations, organize events and visitors’ programs,
draft minutes, invitations, other documents, follow up on assigned activities;
• To support Mission members regarding their cultural integration into the host country;
• To handle all information with utmost confidentiality and discretion;
• To perform any other tasks as requested by the Line Managers.

Qualifications and experience

Eligibility criteria:

• Enjoy full civil rights and do not have any criminal record;
• Be in possession of Moldovan citizenship and/or of a valid residence and work permits
according to Moldovan laws;
• Be physically fit to perform the duties relating to the post;
• Have fulfilled any obligations imposed on him/her by the laws concerning military service;
• Successful completion of the secondary education attested by a diploma;
• After having obtained the secondary education diploma, at least two (2) years of relevant and
proven full-time professional experience.

Essential criteria:

• Excellent communication skills in English, Romanian and Russian;
• Excellent organizational skills, with a service- and project-oriented approach;
• Ability to write and communicate in a clear and concise manner;
• Very good knowledge of and extensive experience with Microsoft Office programmes;
• Ability to prioritize tasks and deliver high quality work in a timely manner and under pressure.

Additional advantageous assets:

• Prior work experience in the EU and/or international environment;
• Willingness and readiness to work irregular working hours, if required;
• Valid driving licence of category “B”.

Personality assets:

• Strong sense of initiative, responsibility and autonomy;
• Ability to build productive and cooperative working relationships with Mission members,
counterparts and stakeholders.

The post holder will report to the Head of Operations or his/her delegate and will assist the Mission in the area of project administration and operational tasks.

Duties and Responsibilities

The Operations Assistant will be required, in accordance with the EUPM Moldova Mandate, Code of
Conduct and the General Service Conditions for the locally recruited staff, to perform the following
tasks:

• To assist with the planning and management of administrative processes and procedures
related to Mission’s projects and operational tasks;
• To support project leaders and project managers throughout the project cycle;
• To track and oversee budgets of project costs;
• In project related matters, to work closely and efficiently with other Mission members,
counterparts and stakeholders, as delegated;
• To assist in the organization of in-country and international events, meetings and travel
arrangements, in collaboration with the other actors involved;
• To assist with the compilation and preparation of agendas, schedules, minutes, reports and
other documents for the Department;
• To analyze and ensure a proper record management of operational data;
• To support Mission members regarding their cultural integration into the host country;
• To handle all information with utmost confidentiality and discretion;
• To perform any other tasks as requested by the Line Managers.

Qualifications and experience

Eligibility criteria:

• Enjoy full civil rights and do not have any criminal record;
• Be in possession of Moldovan citizenship and/or of a valid residence and work permits
according to Moldovan laws;
• Be physically fit to perform the duties relating to the post;
• Have fulfilled any obligations imposed on him/her by the laws concerning military service;
• Successful completion of the secondary education attested by a diploma;
• After having obtained the secondary education diploma, at least three (3) years of relevant
and proven full-time professional experience.

Essential criteria:

• Excellent communication skills in English and Romanian;
• Excellent analytical and organizational skills, with a service- and project-oriented approach;
• Knowledge of and prior experience in project management/project administration;
• Very good knowledge of and extensive experience with Microsoft Office programmes;
• Ability to prioritize tasks and deliver high quality work in a timely manner and under pressure.

Additional advantageous assets:

• Certification in project management, such as PRINCE2, or similar;
• Prior work experience in the EU and/or international environment;
• Very good language skills in Russian;
• Availability to participate in field trips/workshops across the country;
• Ability to work methodically, accurately and with attention to details as well as to tight
deadlines;
• Willingness and readiness to work irregular working hours, if required;
• Flexibility and willingness to learn and develop new skills, and undertake a range of duties;
• Valid driving licence of category “B”.

Personality assets:

• Strong sense of initiative, responsibility and autonomy;
• Ability to build productive and cooperative working relationships with Mission members,
counterparts and stakeholders.