UNICEF Moldova is hiring a a National Individual Consultant to provide technical support to the NAP Coordination Unit and the MoH for the final evaluation of the current NAP and the development of the new National AIDS Programme 2026 – 2030 in an inclusive and transparent manner. Special attention must be given to the prevention of the HIV mother-to -child transmission and the mothers and children’ health in the HIV context.

To qualify as an advocate for every child you will have:

• Relevant bachelor degree in public health, medicine, public administration or related field is required;
• At least 5 years of proved relevant working experience in the field of HIV/AIDS national response and/or HIV/AIDS national M&E system is required;
• Analytical and report writing skills is required. Experience of working in unsupervised, ability to work under pressure, prioritize work and use personal initiative is a strong asset;
• Prior relevant experience of working with UN Agencies and familiarity with UNICEF’s work and mandate would be an asset;
• Oral and written fluency in Romanian is required, working knowledge of Russian and English is a strong asset.\

To read more detailed information and apply for this position, please visit UNICEF webpage:https://jobs.unicef.org/en-us/job/581783/national-individual-consultant-to-lead-the-process-and-provide-technical-support-for-the-development-of-the-national-hiv-control-and-prevention-programme-2026-2030 Extended application deadline: 29 June 2025

Remarks:

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

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.

Individuals engaged under a consultancy or individual contract will not be considered “staff members” under the Staff Regulations and Rules of the United Nations and UNICEF’s policies and procedures, and will not be entitled to benefits provided therein (such as leave entitlements and medical insurance coverage). Their conditions of service will be governed by their contract and the General Conditions of Contracts for the Services of Consultants and Individual Contractors. Consultants and individual contractors are responsible for determining their tax liabilities and for the payment of any taxes and/or duties, in accordance with local or other applicable laws.

The selected candidate is solely responsible to ensure that the health insurance required to perform the duties of the contract are valid for the entire period of the contract. Selected candidates are subject to confirmation of fully-vaccinated status against SARS-CoV-2 (Covid-19) with a World Health Organization (WHO)-endorsed vaccine, which must be met prior to taking up the assignment. It does not apply to consultants who will work remotely and are not expected to work on or visit UNICEF premises, programme delivery locations or directly interact with communities UNICEF works with, nor to travel to perform functions for UNICEF for the duration of their consultancy contracts.

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