IT Project Analyst – Short-Term

About the role

The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) is seeking a short‑term IT Project Analyst to support the EDMITE project, which modernises Moldova’s electoral digital systems. The Analyst will manage end‑to‑end project activities, translate institutional needs into technical specifications, and ensure delivery quality in line with UNDP standards.

Key responsibilities

• Plan, implement, monitor and report on the development of electoral IT modules (e.g., SAISE, ECM, ESL, FCM).
• Coordinate external development teams and supervise third‑party quality‑assurance providers.
• Guide development cycles, track deliverables and verify compliance with functional requirements.
• Integrate load, stress and performance testing into project plans and validate system robustness.
• Maintain documentation, risk registers and status reports for senior project stakeholders.

Required profile

• Proven experience in managing IT projects, preferably in the public sector or large‑scale digital platforms.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to translate user needs into clear technical specifications.
• Excellent coordination and communication abilities to work with multi‑disciplinary teams.
• Familiarity with electoral or governance‑related IT systems is an advantage.

Required skills

• Load testing
• Stress testing
• Performance validation
• Quality assurance (QA) processes

What we offer

• Opportunity to contribute to democratic resilience in Moldova.
• Experience working with an international development organization.
• Short‑term contract with exposure to cutting‑edge electoral technologies.