Assistant Project Control Officer (NOA), Temporay Appointment - UNHCR Moldova

UNHCR is looking for an Assistant Project Control Officer, for a period of 6 months, with the possibility of further extension, subject to performance and availability of funds.

The Assistant Project Control Officer reports directly to the Project Control Officer and plays a very important role in maintaining harmonious and effective partnerships, and often interacts with partners.

The Assistant Project Control Officer will be working closely with the operation to provide support for oversight of projects with UNHCR partners and will be required to:

• Review project agreements, facilitate the project partnership agreement audit, follow up with partners to implement the audit recommendations, track project risk management and support project closures.
• Assist with the development of the direct implementation monitoring plan in collaboration with the Programme Unit and other relevant functions.
• Interact regularly with implementing partners, (local) government officials, and external and internal stakeholders, as required.
• Provide guidance/trainings on UNHCR project management to external and internal stakeholders, as required.
• Conduct reviews of the internal control systems of partners implementing projects and provide advice as required.
• Contribute to reviewing, analyzing and verifying Financial and Performance Partner Reports (PFR and -PPR), and to checking accuracy and consistency between PFR and PPR, in accordance with partnership agreements.
• Coordination and facilitation with the OIOS and UN board of audit missions and follow up with relevant units to implement the audit recommendation.

Knowledge of English is required, working level of Russian and Romanian is considered an asset.

Candidates with a degree in the field of Accounting, Business Administration, Economics, Finance or Public Administration are considered favorably.

Candidates may be required to sit for a test. Only shortlisted candidates will be notified. No late applications will be accepted.

This position is open to applications for internal and external candidates, provided that requirements regarding professional experience, academic qualifications, language, etc. are fulfilled.

Candidates must meet the essential minimum requirements of the position and must have either Moldovan citizenship or the legal status necessary to work in Moldova.

UNHCR’s workforce consists of many diverse nationalities, cultures, languages and opinions. We seek to sustain and strengthen this diversity and to ensure equal opportunities, as well as an inclusive working environment, for our entire workforce. Joining us means living, sharing and promoting these core values of inclusion, diversity and gender equality.

Applications are encouraged from all qualified candidates without distinction on the grounds of race, colour, sex, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation and gender identity.

UNHCR reserves the right to retain applications and consider external candidates applying to this post for other similar positions with UNHCR at the same grade or lower level and with similar job descriptions, experience, and educational requirements for the appointment of a shorter duration (Temporary Appointment).

UNHCR does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruitment process (application, interview meeting, processing, training or any other fees).


Remuneration & Benefits:

A competitive compensation and benefits package is offered. The annual net salary is between MDL 625,921 and MDL 737,191 depending on relevant experience, excluding dependency allowances (if applicable), mandatory medical insurance and pension fund enrollment.

For more information on UN salaries, allowances and benefits, please visit the portal of the Office of HR Management of United Nations: https://onehr.un.org/salary-survey/#/viewdutystation/636b9e0899530c554d34b467.

Interested applicants are invited to apply through this link  https://unhcr.wd3.myworkdayjobs.com/External/job/Chisinau-Moldova/Assistant-Project-Control-Officer_JR2446438-1 .