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Seeks a National Individual Consultant with 3+ years of experience in information systems, programming, and data management, specifically for the RESTART Power BI data platform. Requires a Bachelor’s degree in computer science and fluency in Romanian with good English. No international recruitment indicated.
Last checked: 1 hour ago
Closing date: Sunday, 21 June 2026
Country: Republic of Moldova
Duty station: Republic of Moldova
Contract type: Consultant
Grade: Not specified
Applicant eligibility: Local / national only
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For every child, the right to opportunity
The Ministry of Labour and Social Protection (MLSP) of the Republic of Moldova has made significant progress in strengthening the social protection system over the past decade. However, evolving socio-economic challenges, including child poverty, demographic shifts, fiscal space constraints, migration, and increased vulnerability among certain population groups, have highlighted the need to initiate a social assistance reform.
To support evidence-based decision-making and effective monitoring of the RESTART reform, the Ministry, with technical assistance from UNICEF, has developed a Power BI-based data platform that consolidates and visualizes key performance indicators across the social protection system. The platform serves as a critical management and monitoring tool, enabling the Ministry to track reform implementation, assess service delivery performance, monitor social service coverage, and identify emerging challenges in real time.
As the RESTART reform transitioned to a new phase focused on institutionalization and long-term sustainability, ensuring the continued functionality, maintenance, and further development of the Power BI platform has become a strategic priority. In addition to maintaining and updating the platform, there is a need to establish clear operational procedures, technical documentation, and knowledge management mechanisms that will enable the Ministry to independently manage and further develop the system over time.
In this context, UNICEF seeks to contract a national consultant to provide technical support for the maintenance and enhancement of the RESTART Power BI data platform and to develop a comprehensive operational manual for its administration and maintenance. The consultancy will contribute to strengthening the Ministry’s capacity to sustain data-driven management practices and ensure the long-term usability, reliability, and institutional ownership of the platform. Scope of Work
How can you make a difference?
Terms of Reference: 2026 ToR_Nat Indiv Consultant_Management of information system_VA.docx
1. Scope of work
The purpose of this consultancy is to ensure the continuous functionality, maintenance, and improvement of the RESTART Power BI data platform, and develop a comprehensive operational manual that will enable the Ministry of Labour and Social Protection to sustainably manage, maintain, and further develop the platform beyond the duration of the consultancy. The assignment will support evidence-based management of the social assistance reform and strengthen institutional capacity for data analysis, performance monitoring, and decision-making. The detailed work plan, schedule, and modalities of the assignment will be agreed upon with the selected consultant. The work will be carried out in close collaboration with Directorate for Management Policies and Coordination of the Activity of Territorial Social Assistance Agencies, and Information and Communication Technology Service representatives of Ministry of Labour and Social Protection.
The consultant will perform the following tasks:
2. Deliverables
Work Assignments Overview
Deliverables/Outputs
Delivery deadline (in weeks/months) and input days to complete the deliverable
Inception phase and rapid assessment of Power BI platform
Deliverable 1
17 July 2026 (5 working days)
Continuous maintenance and data quality assurance
Deliverable 2
11 September 2026 (20 working days)
Technical support and user assistance to MLSP and stakeholders
Deliverable 3
Improved user capacity in platform usage demonstrated through reduced errors/issues (at least 20 consultation sessions organized with nominated focal persons from MLSP)
30 October 2026 (15 working days)
Development of operational manual and technical documentation
Deliverable 4
Draft operational manual covering administration, data updating, troubleshooting, and user management
18 December 2026 (20 working days)
Knowledge transfer and capacity building
Deliverable 5
22 January 2026 (5 working days)
Finalization of documentation and system handover
Deliverable 6
29 January 2026 (5 working days)
3. Payment schedule
Payment will be made on submission and acceptance of deliverables. UNICEF reserves the right to withhold payment in case the deliverables submitted are not up to the required standard or in case of delays in submitting the deliverables on the part of the consultant.
To qualify as an advocate for every child you will have
Minimum requirements:
Desirables:
For every Child, you demonstrate
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Qualified candidates are invited to submit the following documents via the online recruitment portal, TMS (Talent Management System):
UNICEF promotes and advocates for the protection of the rights of every child, everywhere, in everything it does and is mandated to support the realization of the rights of every child, including those most disadvantaged, and our global workforce must reflect the diversity of those children. The UNICEF family is committed to include everyone, irrespective of their race/ethnicity, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, nationality, socio-economic background, minority, or any other status.
UNICEF encourages applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of gender, nationality, religious or ethnic backgrounds, and from people with disabilities, including neurodivergence. We offer a wide range of benefits to our staff, including paid parental leave, breastfeeding breaks and reasonable accommodation for persons with disabilities. UNICEF provides reasonable accommodation throughout the recruitment process. If you require any accommodation, please submit your request through the accessibility email button on the UNICEF Careers webpage Accessibility | UNICEF. Should you be shortlisted, please get in touch with the recruiter directly to share further details, enabling us to make the necessary arrangements in advance.
UNICEF does not hire candidates who are married to children (persons under 18). 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 based on gender, nationality, age, race, sexual orientation, religious or ethnic background or disabilities. UNICEF is committed to promote the protection and safeguarding of all children. All selected candidates will, therefore, undergo rigorous reference and background checks, and will be expected to adhere to these standards and principles. Background checks will include the verification of academic credential(s) and employment history. Selected candidates may be required to provide additional information to conduct a background check, and selected candidates with disabilities may be requested to submit supporting documentation in relation to their disability confidentially.
Remarks:
As per Article 101, paragraph 3, of the Charter of the United Nations, the paramount consideration in the employment of the staff is the necessity of securing the highest standards of efficiency, competence, and integrity.
UNICEF is committed to fostering an inclusive, representative, and welcoming workforce. For this position, eligible and suitable candidates from targeted underrepresented groups are encouraged to apply.
Government employees who are considered for employment with UNICEF are normally required to resign from their government positions before taking up an assignment with UNICEF. UNICEF reserves the right to withdraw an offer of appointment, without compensation, if a visa or medical clearance is not obtained, or necessary inoculation requirements are not met, within a reasonable period for any reason.
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