The Project Officer will manage planning, implementation, and reporting of the Multiplier Grant Programme. The incumbent will serve as the Head of the PIU and manage its team (Finance Officer, M&E Officer and Project Assistant) to ensure effective delivery of project activities, outputs, and results. He/she will also serve as the technical lead of the PIU and technical advisor to the MER.
The position is expected to be carried out within the period December 2022 – September 2023 (with possibility of extension).
The Project Officer will become the leader of the PIU and along with other complementary personnel, Finance Officer, M&E Officer and Project Assistant will work together as a team to achieve the Programme outcomes.
Under the supervision of the UNICEF Moldova Education Officer (NOB), the incumbent will oversee the implementation of the Multiplier Grant Programme and work with MER, Office of the Deputy-Prime Minister for Digitalization, Ministry of Finance, LPAs, national and international NGOs, private sector, etc. to implement the Multi-Annual Work Plan (MAWP) and report on project activities, outputs, and results on a timely basis. The Project Officer will be responsible for all technical, planning, official, monitoring, reporting and progress of the programme.
The Project Officer shall:
Coordinate and monitor the activities described in the MAWP and report to the MGPSC, Local Education Group (LEG), GA.
Assist and support the stakeholders, relevant units of MER involved in the implementation of the activities related to ICT.
Ensure management including managing risks, assessing activities, developing recommendations of the contracts related to development/procurement of ICT.
Coordinate and monitor the implementation of the contracts related to ICT; perform the risk and vulnerability assessment of the IT activities.
Assist the Financial Officer by providing technical feedback during the selection process of the companies that will be mainly in charge of the programme activities related to ICT solutions.
Ensure consistency between various project elements and related activities provided or funded by programme partners.
Monitor the progress and adjust ensure the completion of activities, suggest, and constantly prepare programme reviews where required to ensure that it meets programme standards.
Maintain daily communication and working relationships with MER, MGPSC, GA, GPE Secretariat etc. by communicating successes and new developments and actively brief them on opportunities for cooperation.
Participate in field visits to supervise the progress of the beneficiaries on project implementation as required by the POM.
To qualify as an advocate for every child you will have…
A first level university degree in Information Technology, Communication and Information Engineering, Informational Management
A minimum 2 years of relevant professional experience in project management, including the management of IT solutions.
Experience in design/implementation or monitoring of development programmes in IT. Previous experience with international funding organizations will be considered as an asset.
Familiarity with the education system of the Republic of Moldova and special education needs.
Demonstrated experience of aligning project goals with wider development frameworks for long term benefits and understanding of cross-sectoral national planning processes.
Excellent verbal and written communications skills, both at technical level and policy level.
Fluency in Romanian and working knowledge in English is required. Knowledge of another official UN language or a local language is an asset.
