UNFPA Moldova Country Office is looking for a National Consultant on Population and Development to contribute to the effective and efficient implementation of the Project “Enhanced capacity of national institutions to undertake the Population and Housing Census”.

Scope of work:

The following results are expected from the National Consultant:

• In close coordination with the Programme Analyst on Population & Development and Gender, assume full responsibility for and manage effectively and efficiently all project activities and resources (human, financial, physical / material assets, etc.) under the Project “Enhanced capacity of national institutions to undertake the Population and Housing Census” in order to meet expected results.
• Support project implementation for timely and efficient delivery of project outputs. Monitor project disbursements, expenditures and progress in terms of achieving results, to ensure delivery in line with approved project budgets and targeted delivery levels.
• Provide technical and programmatic support to Implementing Partners especially to Government authorities and civil society organizations.
• Identify sources of technical knowledge and support among institutions and consultants. Facilitate and help maintain databases on best practices, partnerships and consultant rosters.
• Establish, strengthen and monitor collaborative relationships and partnerships with other UN agencies, implementing partners, technical experts, government/non-government counterparts, academia, research and training institutions etc.
• Plan, schedule and co-ordinate travel and logistics for meetings, conferences and special events, prepare and issue contracts.
• Build, motivate and lead a high performing team consisting of short term experts.
• Apply UNFPA programming tools and policies. Keep abreast of UNFPA programming practices and maintain an optimum level of knowledge by continuous learning.
• Undertake personnel performance appraisals for the experts supervised/coordinated.
• Assist the Programme Analyst on Population & Development and Gender in the development of annual activity and procurement work plans as well as budgets based on expected year-end outputs, and assist in developing periodical project and other reports and close monitoring of activities and disbursements.
• Provide regular reports to the Programme Analyst on Population & Development and Gender and flag any deviations from the work plans immediately.
• Draft UNFPA, UN and donor partner reports and other reports as required.
• Contribute to the wide dissemination and visibility of project achievements. Support mechanisms for exchange of information, experience and lessons learned at the local and national levels.
• Draft country case-studies of pilot/best practice on project activities to share with colleagues and partners. Draft project summaries, articles, publications, speeches and presentations for delivery via journals, scientific meetings, public information events and in other fora.
• Support the activity of the other colleagues in the office ensuring the programme cohesion and synergy and pursuing integrated approach in project implementation;
• Perform any other activities as required by the CO management

Required qualifications:

• University degree in health, population, demography and/or other related social science field.
• At least two years of relevant professional experience at the national or international level in the field of development, preferably in programme/ project management.
• Previous experience in development assistance or related work for a donor organization, governmental institutions or NGO.
• Fluency in both oral and written English and Romanian.
• Working knowledge of one or more additional languages relevant for Moldova, including Russian, Bulgarian, Gagauzian, Romani, Ukrainian or sign language would be an asset.
• Experience in the usage of computers and office software packages (MS Word, Excel, etc.) and advance knowledge of spreadsheet and database packages, experience in handling of web based management systems.

UNFPA is committed to workforce diversity. Well qualified candidates, particularly women, persons with disabilities, Roma and other ethnic or religious minorities, persons living with HIV are particularly encouraged to apply. All applications will be treated with the strictest confidence.

Notice: There is no application, processing or other fee at any stage of the application process. UNFPA does not solicit or screen for information in respect of HIV or AIDS and does not discriminate on the basis of HIV/AIDS status.

Interested persons should submit their application letters and duly completed Personal History Form (P11) with the mark “National Consultant on Population and Development” by 03 February 2016, 23:59 (GMT+2:00) to the following e-mail: jobs@unfpa.md

Detailed Terms of Reference and template of Personal History Form (P11) are available at the UN Moldova website http://www.un.md and UNFPA Moldova website http://www.unfpa.md .

Failure of candidates to submit a duly completed P11 form, as well as false representations on this form, shall constitute sufficient grounds for withdrawal of further consideration of the application. All information provided in the P11 form will be treated as strictly confidential.

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