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UNFPA: Project Administrative and Finance Associate, “Strengthened Participation and Civic Engagement among Young People in Moldova” Project, Service Contract SB3.3

Vacancy Number: UN19/01792

Location:	Chisinau, Republic of Moldova
Application Deadline:	01 Mar 2019, 23:59 (GMT+2:00)
Reference to the project:	UNFPA Moldova
Expected Duration of Assignment:	1 year (with possibility of extension until 14 October 2022)
Supporting Documents: Job Description

Background

Vacancy Announcement

Title: Project Administrative and Finance Associate, “Strengthened Participation and Civic Engagement among Young People in Moldova” Project

Call to Action:

• Are you passionate about youth participation and civic engagement?
• Are you great at multi-tasking, prioritizing and improving business processes?
• Are you a team player capable of working with colleagues of widely diverse backgrounds?
• Can you deliver the highest possible results in a very short period of time and in challenging circumstances?

If so, this might be the job for you.

How you can make a difference:

UNFPA is the lead UN agency for delivering a world where every pregnancy is wanted, every childbirth is safe and every young person's potential is fulfilled.  UNFPA’s new strategic plan (2018-2021), focuses on three transformative results: to end preventable maternal deaths; end unmet need for family planning; and end gender-based violence and harmful practices.

In a world where fundamental human rights are at risk, we need principled and ethical staff, who embody these international norms and standards, and who will defend them courageously and with full conviction.

UNFPA is seeking candidates that transform, inspire and deliver high impact and sustained results; we need staff who are transparent, exceptional in how they manage the resources entrusted to them and who commit to deliver excellence in programme results.

Job Purpose:

The Project Administrative & Finance Associate assists in the effective management of the project “Strengthened Participation and Civic Engagement among Young People in Moldova” supported by Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation in Moldova (SDC) and implemented by United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) in Moldova. You will undertake a range of actions contributing to the design, planning, management and monitoring of project activities.

You will report directly to the Project Manager.

You will have a key role in ensuring the effective implementation of the activities under the guidance of Project Manager by applying efficiently UNFPA programming, financial, procurement and administrative rules, regulations, policies and strategies, as well as implementation of the effective internal control systems. It is expected that you maintain collaborative relationships with all programme and project staff from UNFPA CO.

Qualifications and Experience:

Your Education: 

University Degree in economics, finance, accounting, public administration, and/or other related areas.

Your Knowledge and Experience:

• At least 7 (seven) years of experience in administrative work, accounting/finance, economics, or other substantive area is required.
• Proficiency in current office software applications and corporate IT systems.
• Prior experience in development assistance or related work for a donor organization, governmental institutions and/or NGOs, is a very strong advantage.
• Knowledge of ATLAS / PeopleSoft or other ERP system is an asset.
• Strong interpersonal and organizational skills.
• Fluency in Romanian and English is required.
• Working knowledge of one or more additional languages relevant for Moldova, including Russian, Bulgarian, Gagauzian, Romani, Ukrainian or sign language would be an asset.

HOW TO APPLY:

To apply on-line for this position and read more detailed information, please visit:

https://erecruit.partneragencies.org/psc/UNDPP1HRE/EMPLOYEE/HRMS/c/HRS_HRAM.HRS_CE.GBL?Page=HRS_CE_JOB_DTL&Action=A&JobOpeningId=21179&SiteId=1&PostingSeq=1

Applications for this position must be received no later than on 1 March 2019.