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Two NATIONAL CONSULTANTS to develop options for implementation of NUTS regulation in Moldova

The Joint UN Project on Strengthening the National Statistical System is to hire two national consultants (one expert in regional development and one expert in statistics) to develop feasible options for the most appropriate organisation of the country territory taking into consideration the EU NUTS regulation, best practices, as well as the national specifics.

The work of consultants will be led by a team leader, function cumulated by an international consultant, being responsible for coordination and consistency of produced reports, as well as overall guidance of the two national experts.

Summary of key functions:
• To conduct a situational analysis of the current policy framework and development context of Moldova;
• Identify possible options for most appropriate statistical sub-division of Moldova taking into consideration the requirements for regional statistics and of NUTS regulation, as well as the national specifics;
• To develop feasible draft(s) of national NUTS classification;
• To propose corresponding adjustments to the legal framework;
• To make recommendations for regional data collection according to the proposed classification.

Key qualifications and skills required:
• Advanced degree in public policy, development, economics, statistics, social and/or other related science;
• At least 5 years of relevant professional experience in applied area/s of expertise;
• Experience including analytical works (thematic analysis, assessments, evaluations, reviews, policy advisory, or research work) in applied area/s of expertise;
• Development and/or implementation of relevant national/EU classifications;
• Experience of participation in policy-making processes;
• Experience of collaboration with the Government institutions;
• Experience of work with development partners, in particular EU, UN/UNDP;
• Excellent knowledge of Romanian and good skills in oral and written English.

Proposals should be submitted online by pressing the "Apply Now" button on http://www.undp.md/jobs/jobdetails/483/ no later than 24 March 2014. Detailed Terms of Reference and Personal History Form are available at UNDP website mentioned above.
Only those short listed will be contacted.