Anti-Corruption Analyst, Short-Term (multiple post)
Organizational Context
The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in Moldova is implementing a component of an EU-funded project to combat corruption and organized crime. This role supports the REDACT project, which strengthens anti-corruption, law enforcement, and justice institutions. The objective is to enhance institutional capacities to mainstream anti-corruption frameworks, establish a network of integrity practitioners, and improve corruption risk identification and mitigation.
Job Purpose
The Anti-Corruption Analyst will provide substantive and analytical leadership for the UNDP component of the EU-funded project in Moldova. This role focuses on monitoring the National Integrity and Anti-Corruption Programme (NIAP), supporting a cross-institutional network of integrity tutors, reinforcing national anti-corruption instruments, and strengthening institutional analytical capacities for integrity risk management. The analyst will act as a technical lead and trusted advisor to national partners, working closely with them to deliver analysis, provide hands-on technical assistance, and help align their work with project objectives. Building trust and credibility with national actors is paramount to the success of this role, ensuring that project interventions are owned and sustained by national institutions.
Responsibilities
The Anti-Corruption Analyst will lead technical and substantive support for NIAP monitoring, integrity instruments, and institutional risk analysis. This includes implementing assigned activities, supporting the National Anti-Corruption Centre (NAC) in monitoring NIAP, and contributing content for digital monitoring dashboards. The role involves preparing progress reports, advising on NIAP reviews, and guiding the review of legislative frameworks for integrity and anti-corruption, aligning them with EU standards. Responsibilities also include adapting national integrity instruments, updating learning materials, and supporting civil society engagement in risk detection. The analyst will strengthen NAC's capacity for integrity plan analysis and conduct targeted corruption risk assessments. Additionally, the role involves contributing to the development of the integrity and ethics tutors network, providing technical input for training, and facilitating peer exchange. The analyst will act as a subject matter expert, ensure gender equality integration, draft technical specifications, and maintain close relationships with national partners, representing UNDP in relevant groups and coordinating with other reform partners.
Work Experience
A minimum of two years of relevant professional experience is required for candidates with a Master's degree, or four years for those with a Bachelor's degree. Experience should be in areas such as the development, implementation, analysis, monitoring, or support of reforms, policies, or programs related to justice, rule of law, anti-corruption, or governance.
Skills
Demonstrated experience in integrating integrity and anti-corruption principles into institutional policies and processes. Experience in monitoring anti-corruption strategies, legal/regulatory analysis, and working with anti-corruption bodies is desired. Proficiency in English and Romanian is required. Knowledge of minority languages is an asset.