UNAIDS Finance and Programme Assistant

Programme and Finance Assistant at UNAIDS, G6 level for full-time position
The Programme and Finance Assistant will work under the direct supervision of the UNAIDS Country Coordinator and will substantively contribute to the effective management of UNAIDS activities in the areas related to HIV/AIDS at the country level. He/she analyses and assesses relevant political, social and economic trends and provides substantive inputs to project formulation and evaluation, joint programming initiatives and national development frameworks. The Programme and Finance Assistant contributes to the delivery of UNAIDS Programmes by monitoring results achieved in the implementation. Under the guidance of the Programme Coordinator, he/she ensures the appropriate application of systems and procedures and suggests enhancements if necessary.

The Programme and Finance Assistant is responsible for facilitating the work of consultants, advisors and experts and assists in establishing and maintaining collaborative relationships with counterparts in government, multilateral and bi-lateral donor agencies and civil society to address emerging issues.

He/she shall be responsible for assisting in collecting and sharing of information, maintaining reports and preparing documentation and correspondence pertaining to programme activities.
Requirements for the applicants:
• Degree in management, economics, business political sciences, law, social sciences or other relevant field.
• Excellent managerial skills.
• At least 2 years "hands on experience" in implementing projects in coordination with governmental and non-governmental organizations.
• Excellent skills in preparing programme and financial documents, in dealing with translations.
• Experience of working in a busy office, unsupervised, ability to work under pressure, prioritize work and use personal initiative.
• Proven abilities in the area of conducting research analyze data and develop/ produce materials.
• Good understanding of the Moldovan public health system.
• Previous experience in liasing with health authorities, NGOs, international organizations.
• Good interpersonal and communication skills.
• Flexible, pro-active, and enthusiastic team player with an unrelenting drive to deliver results.
• Excellent knowledge of written and spoken English, Romanian and Russian is a must
• Knowledge of HIV/AIDS and Human Rights issues is an asset.
Both male and female candidates are strongly encouraged.
Interested persons should submit their application letters and duly completed Personal History Form (P.11) with the mark “Programme and Finance Assistant at UNAIDS by March 31, 2008, 6:00 PM.to the following address: UNDP Office, 131, 31 August str., MD 2012, Chisinau Moldova, or alternatively by email to vacancies-moldova@undp.org.
Please note that the vacancy is opened to both internal and external candidates.