Educational decentralization policy development - Moldova

Purpose

The International Consultant will be responsible for supporting the working group created at the Ministry of Education in developing the sectorial policy document on decentralising education in the Republic of Moldova based on the principles of gender equality and human rights based approach (accountability, non-discrimination, transparency and participation). The overall goal of the policy document on educational decentralisation is to identify and justify the strategic options and provide guidance for decentralising education services in the Republic of Moldova. For details please see the Terms of Reference.

Qualifications and Competencies

Education:
• MA and/or PhD in Public Administration, Public Policy, Public Law or other relevant fields
Experience
• At least 5 years of proven experience of research and analysis in the field of public policies, education policies, public administration and multi-disciplinary studies, decentralization and intergovernmental relations

Corporate Values and Competencies:
• Adheres to the core values of the United Nations; in particular, is respectful of differences of culture, gender, religion, ethnicity, nationality, language, age, HIV status, disability, and sexual orientation, or other status, as well as displays cultural, gender, religion, race, nationality, and age sensitivity and adaptability.
• Promotes the vision, mission, and strategic goals of UN/UNICEF/UNDP/UN Women.

Competencies:
• Good understanding of decentralization reforms, particularly in the area of education in the CEE countries
• Understanding of Moldovan development context, specifically with regard to Central Public Administration and Local Public Administration sectors reforms
• Knowledge of public sector reforms currently undertaken at local level by the Moldovan Government will be an asset
• Knowledge of gender equality and human rights concerns, particularly children’s rights, and best practices related to education, public administration, local public administration and local development

Functional:
• Robust analytical and writing skills
• Ability to produce deliverables in due time and within cost and quality standards
• Fluency in English (written & oral),
• Romanian or Russian will be an asset
• Proficiency in computer applications (Windows, MS Office, IE, Outlook)

How to apply

Qualified candidates are requested to submit a cover letter, a CV and United Personal History Form (P 11 form) to chisinaurecruit@unicef.org by June 22, 2012, 5:00 pm (Moldova local time).

The United Nations in Moldova is committed to workforce diversity. Women, persons with disabilities, Roma and other ethnic or religious minorities, persons living with HIV, as well as refugees and other non-citizens legally entitled to work in the Republic of Moldova, are particularly encouraged to apply.