UNDP Jobs - 56870- Adviser to the Ministry of Finance of the Republic

Adviser to the Ministry of Finance of the Republic of Moldova

Location :

Chisinau, MOLDOVA

Type of Contract :

Individual Contract

Starting Date :

01-Jul-2015

Application Deadline :

22-Jun-15 (Midnight New York, USA)

Post Level :

International Consultant

Duration of Initial Contract :

1 July - 31 December 2015 (up to 100 workdays)

Languages Required :

English

Expected Duration of Assignment :

1 July - 31 December 2015 (up to 100 workdays), with a possibility of extension

UNDP is committed to achieving workforce diversity in terms of gender, nationality and culture. Individuals from minority groups, indigenous groups and persons with disabilities are equally encouraged to apply. All applications will be treated with the strictest confidence. UNDP does not tolerate sexual exploitation and abuse, any kind of harassment, including sexual harassment, and discrimination. All selected candidates will, therefore, undergo rigorous reference and background checks.

Background

The EU High Level Policy Advisory Mission (EU HLPAM) is a project financed by the European Union and implemented by the UNDP. The objective of the project is to support the Government to implement its EU-integration related reform Agenda and, in particular, to assist the government in developing the capacities required for the implementation of the Association Agreement, including the Deep and Comprehensive Free Trade Area, as well as the Visa Liberalisation Action Plan. Specifically, the project aims at strengthening the policy-making, strategic planning and policy management capacities of selected line Ministries and State Agencies involved in the implementation of the Association Agreement and Visa Liberalization and at enhancing stakeholders’ knowledge and awareness of EU policies, legislation and regulations in sectors strategic to the implementation of the Association Agreement including the Deep and Comprehensive Free Trade Area, and to the implementation of visa liberalization.

Duties and Responsibilities

The Adviser will provide policy advice to the Ministry of Finance (MoF) of the Republic of Moldova, in order to enhance their ability to design and coordinate actions and policies in the area of Public Finance Management (PFM) and Macro-Finance related matters in the framework of Moldova’s European integration agenda.

The Adviser will report primarily to the Minister of Finance and/or to the assigned Deputy Minister, with a reporting line to the EU Delegation to Moldova, UNDP Moldova and the project manager. The Advisor will work closely with the other members of the team of EU HLPAM Advisors.

For detailed information on assignment, deliverables, activities, and milestones please refer to the Terms of Reference.

http://jobs-admin.undp.org/view_job_doc.cfm?job_doc_id=135418&job_id=56870.

Competencies

Excellent communication skills;
Proven report writing skills;
Computer literacy;
A comprehensive knowledge of EU external assistance programs and policies targeted at EaP countries;
A comprehensive knowledge of the EU acquis and policies in the area of PFM and Macro-Finance.

Required Skills and Experience

Education:

A Masters’ Degree in finance, other economic disciplines or relevant discipline. A bachelor degree in the same areas combined with 17 years of professional experience relevant to the assignment is considered as equivalent

General professional experience:

At least 15 years of professional experience in the area of PFM and Macro-Finance.

Specific professional experience:

Of which at least 10 years of professional experience linked to the provision of high-level policy advice in the area of PFM and Macro-Finance;
Of which at least 10 years of proven work experience in the area of PFM and Macro-Finance in EU Member States, current or former Instrument for Pre-Accession Assistance beneficiaries and/or EaP countries;
Previous work experience in Moldova would be an advantage;

Languages:

Fluency in written and spoken English;
A working knowledge of the Romanian or the Russian language would be an advantage.