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Individual Consultancy: Development of a Strategy for Strengthening Chisinau Municipality’s Human Resources

Chisinau

  • Organization: UNICEF - United Nations Children’s Fund
  • Location: Chisinau
  • Grade: Consultancy - Consultant - Contractors Agreement
  • Occupational Groups:
    • Human Resources
    • Civil Society and Local governance
    • Programme Management
  • Closing Date: Closed

UNICEF Moldova is seeking the support of an Individual Consultant to develop a Strategy for Strengthening Chisinau Municipality’s Human Resources .

Under the overall assignment to provide Technical assistance for further strengthening the work of Chisinau Municipality General Departments of Social Assistance and Health, of Education, Culture, Youth and Sports, and of Child Protection, UNICEF Moldova is looking for an Individual consultant for the Development of a Strategy for Strengthening Chisinau Municipality’s Human Resources.

The overall objective of the assignment is to conduct a comprehensive assessment of the efficiency and effectiveness of the relevant Municipal Departments of Social Assistance, Health, and of Education, Culture, Youth and Sports, and develop relevant sector specific, human resource strengthening and communication and visibility strategies as described in Technical Annexes 1 to 5 (see ToR).

Regarding the development of Strategy for Strengthening Human Resources (Technical Annex 4)

The assessment of Human Resources (HR) and consequent development of relevant sector -specific HR Management (HRM) strategy should focus on key areas such as: HRM capacity (inlc. budgets), HR planning, Personnel policy and practices, HRM data systems, Performance management system (inlc. benefits and incentives), and Human Resource development and capacity building.

The specific objectives of this consultancy are:

  1. Review and assess existing Human Resource Management strategy for the respective sector assessed, including current practice and systems, and assess their effectiveness and efficiency.
  2. Review existing HR Policies and Procedures, identify critical gaps and capacity needs and recommend areas of improvement in line with best HRM practices for public-sector institutions. The review should assess, amongst other, the HR planning, recruitment and selection processes, HR financial planning, HR capacity building, benefit and performance management systems. The review should take into consideration Moldova Labour Law provisions and relevant national and municipal labour related legal and regulatory framework.  Relevant recommendations for further strengthening of these processes should be made specifically highlighting opportunities for staff retention and motivation.   
  3. Review and assess the effectiveness and efficiency of the existing organizational design of Chisinau Municipality General Departments of Social Assistance and Health and of Education, Culture, Youth and Sports as independent department structures and vis-a vis their position within the overall Chisinau Municipality organizational structure. 
  4. Review and assess relevant human resource capacities and skills and map those against requirements of specific post titles and related job descriptions. Assess the robustness of job descriptions and their alignment with and capability to effectively deliver on sector specific goals, strategies and results. Recommend relevant modifications as required. The HR capacity assessment should also assess specific skills related to program strategy formulation and program budgeting skills.
  5. Conduct Training Needs Assessment and recommend relevant HRM development goals and specific activities captured in a comprehensive HRM vision and staff development plans;
  6. Following to the above assessment, develop a proposal for a robust Human Resource Management Strategy focusing of strengthened processes of planning HR needs (aligned to strategic goals), strengthened selection, recruitments and promotion processes (based on robust, result-based performance evaluation system and linked to relevant benefit and/or incentives system), and strategy for periodic review of capacity and skills along with staff development vision

The World Bank “Assessment Tool for Human Resource Management Records and Information Systems” [1]  , the Human Resource Management Rapid Assessment tool for health system[2], or related tools should be considered and adapted for the exercise.

[2] http://www.lmgforhealth.org/sites/default/files/HRM_Rapid_Assessment_Tool_0.pdf

Definition of supervisory arrangements:

The HR Consultant will report to the Deputy Representative of UNICEF Moldova.

Work location and travel involved:

The work will require local travel in mutually agreed locations including in Chisinau. The consultant is expected to cover costs, arrange and schedule such visits, including transportation. The UNICEF office will facilitate introductions to key informants.

Consultant will make and pay for own international travel arrangements for arriving to Moldova including visa costs, insurance, any taxes etc., if applicable.

Qualifications and work experience:

  • Master’s Degree in Human Resources Management, Labour Law, Business Administration, Psychology or other relevant field. Bachelor and at least 10 years of relevant experience will be also acceptable;
  • Minimum of 10 years of work experience in Human Resources Management and/or Development
  • Experience in strategic planning and organizational development including development of human resources strategies
  • Experience with the implementation of performance appraisal systems
  • Experience in Human Resources Management within a Moldovan public institution will be an asset;
  • Proven knowledge of the recruitment procedures within Moldovan public sector;
  • Strong analytical skills, including legal analysis, organizational and interpersonal skills;
  • Excellent report writing skills;
  • Proven ability to design and deliver trainings;

General requirements:  

  • Excellent command of English, both oral and written.
  • Working command of Romanian is a strong asset.
  • Experience in working with UNICEF and/or other UN Agencies will be an asset.
  • Demonstrated experience in the field of the ECA region including Moldova is a strong asset.

For more details on deliverables and minimum requirements, please refer to attached Terms of reference (ToR)

Download File ToR Technical assistance to Chisinau Municipality_va.pdf

HOW TO APPLY: Your online application should contain two separate attachments: Technical Proposal and Financial Proposal (templates below). Please secure the Financial Proposal *.pdf document with a password on document view; the password will be requested only from technically qualified candidates.

Download File Technical proposal_Individual_Consultancy.docx

Download File Financial Offer_Individual Consultant_Annex 4.xlsx

Applications for this assignment must be received no later than: 3 May 2019.

UNICEF is committed to diversity and inclusion within its workforce, and encourages all candidates, irrespective of gender, nationality, religious and ethnic backgrounds, including persons living with disabilities, to apply to become a part of the organization.

UNICEF has a zero-tolerance policy on conduct that is incompatible with the aims and objectives of the United Nations and UNICEF, including sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of authority and discrimination. UNICEF also adheres to strict child safeguarding principles. All selected candidates will, therefore, undergo rigorous reference and background checks, and will be expected to adhere to these standards and principles.

Remarks:

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and advanced to the next stage of the selection process.         

This vacancy is now closed.
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