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AdTrade_National Consultant for checking beneficiaries'/contractors' financial reports.

Vacancy Number: Pr20/02029

Location:	Chisinau, Moldova
Application Deadline:	17 Jun 2020, 12:00 (GMT+2:00)
Application Extended deadline:	24 Jun 2020, 12:00 (GMT+2:00)
Starting date:	25 Jun 2020
Reference to the project:	Advanced Cross-river Capacities for Trade
Expected Duration of Assignment:	March 2020
Supporting Documents: Terms of Reference Individual Consultant Procurement Notice OFFEROR’S LETTER TO UNDP CONFIRMING INTEREST AND AVAILABILITY FOR THE INDIVIDUAL CONTRACTOR (IC) ASSIGNMENT Personal History Form (P11) UNDP General Conditions of Individual Contract

Ms. Cornelia Panico.

Ms. Natalia Iachimov.

Background

The “frozen conflict” situation in Transnistria, a region that accounts for one third of the country’s total industrial production and almost the entire energy production, has led to a decrease in living standard and its economy has not being able to fully benefit from the opportunities provided by the assistance offered to Moldova. For instance, the development opportunities offered by the Association Agreement, signed by Moldova with the EU, as well as the DCFTA arrangements, are significantly out of reach for the region’s economy. The Transnistria’s SME community, be it in traditional agricultural sector or in other emerging industries (IT, tourism, crafts), has the potential to grow, launch new products and services and export once they are ready. For the moment, most small and medium enterprises on the left bank are not ready to trade and so their share in the external regional trade is negligible.

The overall objective of the project is that men and women on both banks of the Nistru River have better livelihoods and living conditions, due to improved cross-river cooperation to access the opportunities offered by Moldova’s external trade arrangements, contributing to an environment of trust and cooperation across the river. The project will envisage provision of methodological and practical assistance in establishing long-term trade links and promotion of export; support to existing and creation of new MSME and, and as a result, creation of new jobs, in particular for vulnerable groups

These goals will be achieved through support to cross-river exchange of information, knowledge, experience and understanding of the opportunities provided by DCFTA to companies from the Transnistria region. Activities will also include learning from the successful experience of businesses from Eastern and Central Europe.

Scope of work

The main objective of this assignment is to offer support to the beneficiaries, grantees, contractors of the AdTrade Project as well as the Project team regarding financial reporting. In particular, the Consultant will:

1. Draft guideline (up to 5 pages) on financial reporting and financial management based on UNDP requirements and special conditions from the left bank;
2. Verify financial reports submitted by AdTrade grantees, beneficiaries and contractors. Make sure that the incurred expenses are accompanied by the appropriate documentation and comply with the UNDP Finance and Procurement Rules and Regulations;
3. Offer consultancy and trainings to the grantees, beneficiaries and contractors with compiling and submitting financial reports;
4. Provide monthly reports on the verified documents, including observation regarding the status of reports checked and recommendations on their improvement etc. (if the case), submitted to the Project Manager;
5. Assist the Project team in providing information to auditors, if necessary;
6. Perform other tasks related to finances as may be required by Project Manager and the team.

Requirements for experience

Academic Qualifications:

• Masters’ degree in Finance, Accounting, Economy, Business Administration, or other relevant fields;
• Specialized certificates in Finance, Bookkeeping, Auditing would constitute an advantage. Qualified accountants from internationally recognized accounting institutions will have an advantage;

Experience:

• At least three (7) years of experience in the area of Finance, Accounting, Auditing, or verification of budgets and finance reports is required;
• Minimum (3) years of experience in the area of Finance, Accounting, Auditing, or verification of budgets and finance reports working in/with companies/NGOs originated from Left Bank of Nistru River (Transnistria region).
• Experience in conducting capacity building activities for grant beneficiaries/contractors on financial reporting/management;
• Experience working in/with international organizations, including the UN Agencies will be considered an advantage;

Knowledge and competencies:

• Ability to meet deadlines and prioritize multiple tasks;
• Demonstrated interpersonal, communication, teamwork and diplomatic skills;
• Ability to enter new environments, adapt quickly and produce immediate results;
• Computer literacy - competent user of Microsoft Office programs, databases, financial and accounting software;

Abilities & skills:

• Proven ability to plan, work and deliver on agreed deadlines;
• Proven ability to operate effectively in a team;
• Attention to details;
• Proven report writing skills;
• Fluency in Romanian and Russian and working knowledge of English language;
• Computer literacy and ability to effectively use office technology equipment, IT tools.
• Proven commitment to the core values of the United Nations

The United Nations in Moldova is committed to workforce diversity. Women, persons with disabilities, Roma and other ethnic or religious minorities, persons living with HIV, as well as refugees and other non-citizens legally entitled to work in the Republic of Moldova, are particularly encouraged to apply.

Documents to be included

Interested individual consultants must submit the following documents/information to demonstrate their qualifications:

1. Cover letter, stating the interest and qualifications for the assignment;
2. Financial proposal with daily professional fee and total lump sum for the assignment;
3. Duly completed P-11 form or CV indicating the contact details of at least 3 referees;
4. Copies of Professional Certificates if available.
5. Offeror's Letter confirming Interest and Availability.

Financial proposal

The financial proposal shall specify a total lump sum amount, and payment terms around specific and measurable (qualitative and quantitative) deliverables (i.e. whether payments fall in installments or upon completion of the entire contract). Payments are based upon output, i.e. upon delivery of the services specified in the TOR.  In order to assist the requesting unit in the comparison of financial proposals, the financial proposal will include a breakdown of this lump sum amount (including fees, taxes, travel, per diems, and number of anticipated working days).