The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) Representation in the Republic of Moldova wishes to announce the following vacancy:
VN/2010/002              Associate Administrative / Programme Officer, NOB

Main responsibilities:
The Associate Administrative/Programme Officer is responsible for programming and administrative matters in UNHCR Moldova. Programme management tasks include:
- Participation in negotiations and discussions with the partners concerning the planning and implementation of UNHCR assisted programmes;
- Assisting in the design and preparation of detailed project proposals according to UNHCR standards and drafts relevant sub-project agreements to be concluded with implementing partners;
- Assisting in the evaluation of project proposals submitted by implementing partner;
- Monitoring project/programme activities by reviewing a variety of records, including work plans, progress reports, project inputs, budget/financial reports and expenditures; and undertaking visits to various sites in order to assess refugee needs;
- Maintaining good working relations with implementing partners and local authorities.
Administrative duties consist of:
- Monitoring and directing the day-to-day personnel, financial and administration operations of the office; advising staff in the office on personnel, financial administrative policies, procedures, rules and regulations in order to ensure compliance with UNHCR's financial rules and regulations;
- Handling all recruitment, appointment and administrative formalities concerning local staff;
- Providing information to newly assigned international personnel on prevailing local conditions and general administrative matters;
- Preparing reports and papers for submission to Headquarters concerning personnel matters on staffing, extension of contracts, conditions of service, etc.;
- Controls and checks the monthly accounts and various administrative activities in order to verify and certify disbursements are in accordance with the administrative budget and UNHCR financial rules;
- Undertakes other duties as required.

The applicants should meet the following criteria:
- Be a national of the Republic of Moldova,
- Have excellent knowledge of English, Romanian and Russian. Excellent computer skills (MS Office, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, People Soft);
- University degree or equivalent in Economics, Business Administration, Finance or other related fields;
- Extensive and progressive work experience in the field of programme management and finance administration– minimum 4 years;
- Good interpersonal skills and ability to work in a multinational environment.

Duration of initial appointment will be limited to one year, with a possibility of extension.
Interested candidates are invited to apply by completing UN Personal History Form (available on UNHCR website www.unhcr.org.md and at UNHCR Moldova office).

Candidates must indicate clearly the Vacancy Number and submit their application letter and Personal History to the following address: UNHCR Representation in Moldova, Str. A. Mateevici, 68, Chisinau, MD-2009. Tel: 27-18-53, 27-08-65.Fax: 27-19-53, Email: mdach@unhcr.org

Extended deadline:
Deadline for submission of applications is 01 March 2010.

Personal History Form (P11)