Legal associate

UNDP Moldova is seeking to employ a professional Legal Associate within the European Union – funded project European Union Border Assistance Mission to Moldova and Ukraine (EUBAM). Under the direct supervision of Customs Management Specialist (Capacity Building Unit), the Legal Associate is responsible for the following:

Summary of key functions:
• Implementation of programme strategies and activities, tasks of the Head of Capacity Building Unit and the Customs Management Specialist
• Analyses and researches legal, political, social and economic situation in Moldova in Human Resources Management, and prepares substantive input to EUBAM documents
• Provides assistance in drafting policies, legal and operational documents in conformity with national legislation and project goals
• Identifies sources of information related to policy-driven issues. Identifies and applies local and EU best practice (e.g. Customs Blueprints) and lessons learned directly linked to EUBAM policy goals
• Organizes and supports relevant training for Customs and Border Police

Qualifications and skills required:
• At least 5 years of relevant experience at the national level in providing legal services
• Practical knowledge and understanding of the relevant Moldovan legislation, procedures and processes
• Experience in the area of Human Resources Management is desirable
• Previous experience in development assistance or related work for a donor organization, consulting company or NGO is an advantage as well as any international experience
• Experience in the usage of computers and office software (MS Word, Excel, etc)
• Fluency in English and Romanian, knowledge of Russian will be an asset.
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Interested persons should apply on-line by following the link http://www.undp.md/jobs/current_jobs by 3 December 2012. Only those short listed will be contacted.