Project Manager - SDG Finance
Organizational Context
UNDP Moldova collaborates with the Government to enhance public finance management, domestic resource mobilization, and development financing systems. This support is crucial for national development priorities and the Sustainable Development Goals, aligning with Moldova's EU accession process and the EU-Moldova Growth Plan. The role is within the Economics, Sustainable Finance, and Growth department, contributing to these strategic objectives.
Job Purpose
The Project Manager - SDG Finance will ensure the effective implementation of the Public Finance for Development project and contribute substantive and analytical support to UNDP Moldova's work on public finance management, taxation, and development finance. This includes managing the operational, administrative, and financial aspects of the GEF8 Biodiversity Finance (BIOFIN) project. The role combines project planning, implementation, technical coordination, quality assurance, partnership management, monitoring, and knowledge development, working closely with national institutions, the UNDP Istanbul Regional Hub, and international partners to strengthen fiscal governance and reform implementation.
Responsibilities
Key responsibilities include coordinating operational and financial planning for projects, managing day-to-day activities to ensure timely delivery and efficient resource use, and overseeing consultants and experts. The role involves monitoring project risks, facilitating coordination between activities like spending reviews and taxation initiatives, and ensuring technical quality of deliverables. Partnership building with national institutions and international stakeholders is essential. The Project Manager will also monitor project progress against results frameworks, prepare reports, manage financial delivery, and contribute to knowledge management and capacity development initiatives for national counterparts.
Work Experience
A minimum of 2 years of progressive experience (with a Master's degree) or 4 years (with a Bachelor's degree) is required in project management, public policy, economic or governance work, public finance, fiscal/tax policy, or development finance. Experience coordinating with multiple stakeholders, government institutions, and supporting reform programs is desirable.
Skills
Project Management, Results-based Management, Partnerships Management, Systems Thinking, SDG Finance, Public Finance for the SDGs, Taxation and the SDGs, Gender, Financing for Gender Equality. Proficiency in standard office software and web-based management systems is also required.