IT Project Analyst [Open to internal and external applicants]

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Background

UNDP supports the consolidation of democratic governance in Moldova through institutional development, transparency, and accountability, working closely with the Central Electoral Commission (CEC) and the Centre for Continuous Electoral Training (CICDE). Through the EDMITE project, UNDP strengthens democratic resilience by reinforcing electoral institutions against cyber operations, disinformation, and illicit political finance, in line with OSCE/ODIHR and Venice Commission recommendations and the 2024–2027 Strategic Plans of the CEC and CICDE.

Over recent years, UNDP has supported the modernization of key electoral digital systems, including upgrades to the real‑time turnout and results portal, deployment of the Electoral Complaints Module, maintenance of Electronic Subscription Lists for secure signature collection, stabilization of the Financial Control Module, and enhancements across multiple SAISE applications such as administration, observers, ballot generation, pre‑registration, and the new results‑visualization platform. UNDP also supported cybersecurity exercises, performance testing, and operational assistance on Election Day, ensuring system stability during large‑scale attacks.

The EDMITE project maintains and advances the full suite of CEC electoral IT systems, including State Automated Informational System “Elections” (SAISE), SAISE Admin, E‑Day, Procese Verbale (PV), Electoral Complaints Module (ECM), Electoral Subscription Lists (ESL), Financial Control Module (FCM), State Register of Voters (SRV), the observer application, the pre‑registration module, the ballot design and generation tool, the results‑visualization platform (www.pv.cec.md [link removed]), the CECE II websites (35 subsites), the polling‑station accessibility data platform, and the online platform for political contestants’ activity reporting. Together, these systems form the digital backbone of electoral operations and require synchronized modernization, integration, and risk management.

To strengthen project management capacity and ensure effective coordination of Moldova’s electoral digital systems portfolio, UNDP will engage an IT Project Analyst for Electoral Systems. As part of the EDMITE team, the Analyst will support the end‑to‑end management of electoral digital systems, ensuring structured planning, implementation, monitoring, and quality assurance in line with UNDP’s project management standards. The Analyst will translate institutional needs into technical specifications, coordinate and supervise external development teams to guarantee coherent execution, guide development cycles, monitor deliverables, and ensure compliance with functional requirements.

To safeguard the robustness and reliability of electoral digital platforms, the Analyst will oversee the integration of independent Third‑Party Quality Assurance (QA) services, ensuring that load testing, stress testing, and performance validation are incorporated into project plans, systematically monitored, and reported within the overall assurance framework.

Throughout the process, the Analyst will ensure alignment with national cybersecurity policies led by STISC and the National Cybersecurity Agency. Through this support, the consultancy will reinforce the resilience, transparency, and long‑term sustainability of Moldova’s electoral digital infrastructure.

Duties and Responsibilities

Under the overall supervision of the EDMITE Project Manager, the IT Project Analyst will work as a member of the UNDP EDMITE team and will provide strategic, technical, and coordination support for the portfolio of electoral information systems used by the Central Electoral Commission (CEC).

The Analyst will serve as the principal technical focal point and systems integrator between UNDP, the CEC, technical units, vendors, and other relevant stakeholders, ensuring that electoral digital systems are planned, implemented, monitored, and maintained in line with institutional requirements, national standards, cybersecurity regulations, and UNDP quality expectations.

The incumbent will contribute to the modernization, redesign, integration, and operational sustainability of electoral digital systems and platforms, while ensuring coherence across interventions, reliability of technical solutions, sound coordination with service providers, and continuous institutional support to the CEC.

In particular, the IT Project Analyst will be responsible for the following:

Strategic planning, technical coordination, and implementation oversight:

Vendor management, quality assurance, and compliance support:

Oversight of electoral systems modernization and operational reliability:

System integration, data architecture, and digital governance:

Functional support to specific systems and public-facing digital platforms:

Testing, documentation, institutional strengthening, and knowledge transfer:

Systems and platforms under the Analyst’s oversight:

Facilitate knowledge sharing, institutional strengthening, and sustainable digital governance:

The incumbent performs other duties within their functional profile as deemed necessary for the efficient functioning of the Office and the Organisation

Institutional Arrangement

The assignment will be carried out under the direct guidance and supervision of the UNDP EDMITE Project Manager, with day‑to‑day coordination ensured through the designated CEC focal point. As a UNDP‑employed member of the EDMITE team, the Analyst will work closely with CEC counterparts while maintaining independent responsibility for coordinating the full electoral IT portfolio, translating institutional needs into technical actions, and overseeing external development teams. The Analyst will be provided access to all information necessary for delivering the assignment and will be responsible for using his/her own working equipment (laptop, internet connection, phone, scanner/printer, and relevant software). All communication and documentation will be conducted in Romanian and English. 

Competencies

Core Competencies:

Cross-Functional & Technical Competencies:

Information Management & Technology      

Business Management           

Digital

Business Direction & Strategy           

Required Skills and Experience

Education:

Experience:

Languages:

Required Skills:

Desired Skills:

Professional Certificates:

Equal opportunity

As an equal opportunity employer, UNDP values diversity as an expression of the multiplicity of nations and cultures where we operate and, as such, we encourage qualified applicants from all backgrounds to apply for roles in the organization. Our employment decisions are based on merit and suitability for the role, without discrimination. 

UNDP is also committed to creating an inclusive workplace where all personnel are empowered to contribute to our mission, are valued, can thrive, and benefit from career opportunities that are open to all.

Sexual harassment, exploitation, and abuse of authority

UNDP does not tolerate harassment, sexual harassment, exploitation, discrimination and abuse of authority. All selected candidates, therefore, undergo relevant checks and are expected to adhere to the respective standards and principles. 

Right to select multiple candidates

UNDP reserves the right to select one or more candidates from this vacancy announcement.  We may also retain applications and consider candidates applying to this post for other similar positions with UNDP at the same grade level and with similar job description, experience and educational requirements.

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