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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 from the police force, crisis management systems and other related areas.

EUPM Moldova Headquarters is located in Chisinau. With this call for applications, EUPM Moldova is looking for Local National Staff to support its operations in Moldova.

Position Title Project Manager

Position Code MDAL 15

Department/Unit Operations Department/Project Cell

Location Chișinău

Post Group (Local Staff) II

The post holder will report to the Head of Project Cell or his/her delegate and will support the Mission in the area of project administration and implementation.

Duties and Responsibilities:

The Project Manager 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, to perform the following tasks:

• To provide support throughout the project cycle, i.e., on the development, implementation, monitoring, and evaluation of different projects;
• To support the planning and preparation of the project documentation;
• To work in close coordination with other Mission members to ensure the appropriate follow-up actions;
• To take responsibility for a range of project activities, each requiring simultaneous attention and work under demanding schedules;
• To contribute to the development of project technical specifications and terms of reference;
• To track and oversee budgets of project costs;
• To liaise with service providers, suppliers, stakeholders and other relevant actors;
• To provide support in the organisation and procurement of in-country and international events, study trips, and other travel arrangements, in collaboration with the relevant actors;
• To receive, review, prepare, initiate, process and track certified requisitions submitted for procurement;
• To ensure the timeliness and completeness of progress and final reports on projects implemented by the Mission;
• To contribute to the development and administration of the Mission’s projects database and archiving system, in coordination with the Operations Assistant;
• To compile agendas, schedules, minutes and reports for the Operations Department, when required;
• To translate documents and act as an interpreter in the meetings, when required;
• To 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;
• Be in possession of Moldovan citizenship and/or of a valid residence and work permit 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, Business Administration, Purchasing and Supply Management, Finance, Accounting 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 three (3) years of relevant and proven full-time professional experience.

Essential criteria:

• Excellent communication skills in English and Romanian;
• Experience in project management;
• Very good knowledge of and experience with Office Suite Package;
• Ability to write and communicate in a clear and concise manner;
• Excellent analytical and organisational skills;
• Prior work experience in positions requiring analytical and organizational skills, with a service and project-oriented approach.

Additional advantageous assets:

• Master’s Degree in a relevant field;
• Good knowledge of Russian;
• Certification in project management, such as PRINCE2, or similar;
• Prior work experience in the EU and/or international environment;
• 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;
• Valid driving licence of category “B”.

Personality assets:

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

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

Application submission deadline: November 15^th 2026, 17:00 Chisinau time.