Under these circumstances the Government of Moldova will be assisted to tackle the current energy crisis and energy poverty, and addressing prioritized systemic elements in the energy sector to cope with potential future energy crisis. In partnership with EU, UNDP Moldova will therefore, support the Government of Moldova:
To tackle the current energy crisis and energy poverty, and addressing prioritized systemic elements in the energy sector to cope with potential future energy crisis
To support the Government of Moldova in building its capacities towards strengthening the national energy security, as well as in improving the legal and regulatory framework and operationalizing specific rapid large-scale interventions to tackle energy poverty and support most vulnerable and affected groups of population and businesses.
The Programme duration is envisaged between 2022- 2023 with support from Foreign Policy Instrument (herewith FPI) of EU.
Duties and Responsibilities:
The Finance Coordinator works in close collaboration with the Project team as well as the team in the Country Office (CO) for effective achievement of results, anticipating and contributing to resolving complex programme/project-related issues and information delivery. The incumbent is expected to exercise full compliance with UNDP programming, financial, procurement and administrative rules, regulations, policies and strategies, as well as implementation of the effective internal control systems.
The Finance Coordinator in close cooperation with the project team, under the direct guidance and supervision of the Programme Manager, will ensure the provision of financial and administrative services of the highest quality and standards to the project team, UNDP Country office, as well as national counterparts and clients.
More specifically:
Administrative management:
Pro-actively contribute to day-to-day project implementation and ensure conformity to expected results and project work-plans;
Supervise other support staff (Finance and Administrative Assistant, Driver) and coordinate short-term consultants;
Assume overall responsibility for the coordination of administrative matters;
Monitor compliance with both UNDP and EU standards and ensure quality control of programme filing systems and files;
Provide advice to the team on financial and administrative issues.
Financial management:
Monitor budget expenditures and maintain a proper record of approved project budgets and their revisions;
Prepare proposals for budget revisions;
Upon request, prepare and submit expenditure and programme budget status reports;
Maintain accurate budget reporting in both UNDP and EU standard templates;
Prepare other recurring reports as scheduled and special reports as required for budget/financial preparations and audit;
Respond to queries from the UNDP and EU Delegation with respect to financial aspects of the programme, liaise with UNDP-appointed and external auditors wherever required;
Undertake other financial and administrative tasks as required.
Procurement:
In accordance with the Work Plans, coordinate and contribute to the procurement of equipment, supplies and services;
Support the preparation of procurement plans for the projects and monitoring of their implementation
Create and manage e-requisitions in ATLAS;
Coordinate equipment maintenance and insurance as required;
Ensure that contractual processes follow the stipulated UNDP procedures;
Clear and ensure delivery of equipment and supplies procured for the various programme sites;
Key Results:
The key results have a direct impact on the overall successful achievement of the Programme objectives. Accurate analysis and presentation of information enhances UNDP’s position as a strong development partner. The information provided facilitates decision-making of the Programme Board, the Beneficiary and UNDP management.
Required Skills and Experience:
Min. Education requirements:
Secondary Education.
Bachelor’s Degree in economics, finance, accounting, law, public administration or another related field would be desired.
Min. years of relevant work experience:
At least seven (7) years (with Secondary Education) or four (4) years (with Bachelor’s Degree) of complex experience in administrative work, accounting/finance, economics, or other substantive area is required.
Previous experience in development assistance or related work for a donor organization, consulting company, or NGO.
Previous experience in similar positions with EC/UNDP is an advantage.
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 web-based management systems.
Required skills:
Displays cultural, gender, religion, race, nationality, age sensitivity and adaptability;
Treats peers fairly by maintaining consistent values, inspiring trust and confidence through personal credibility;
Accepts responsibility and accountability for the quality of the outcome of his/her decisions;
A proactive approach to problem-solving;
Ability to prepare accurate reports and other document;
Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously and ability to prioritize.
Required Languages:
Fluency in oral and written English, Romanian and Russian.
Knowledge of one or more minority languages relevant for Moldova, including Romani, Gagauzian, Bulgarian, Ukrainian and sign language, is an asset.
