Vacant position: Senior Specialist, International Relations and European Projects Section

Institution: National Institute of Justice (INJ)

Job Type: Public Execution Function, Full Time, Indefinite Period
Location: Chisinau municipality, 1 Serghei Lazo str
Deadline for submitting files: March 23, 2026, 5:00 p.m

Number of positions put up for competition: 2

About INJ

The National Institute of Justice is a public institution specialized in initial and continuing professional training in the field of justice, which promotes high standards of professionalism, integrity and institutional efficiency.

Purpose of the post

Support the development of INJ's international cooperation and the management of external assistance projects, ensuring the drafting, implementation and reporting of initiatives with funders and national/international partners, consistent with the institution's objectives and legal requirements.

Main roles

Identifies and proposes cooperation opportunities with national/international institutions and organizations with a judicial profile or relevant to INJ activities.
Drafts and facilitates the implementation of external assistance projects (concept notes, proposals, work plans, budgets, logframes/indicators).
Drafts INJ collaboration agreements (MoUs/partnerships) and coordinates the signing process (consultations, internal approval, protocol).
Analyze programs and calls for national/international projects in segments of interest to INJ and formulate proposals for participation.
It organizes the visits of INJ delegations abroad and supports incoming/outgoing mobilities (schedule, logistics, protocol).
Organize meetings/meetings with INJ development partners and draft minutes, discussion notes and follow-up.
Manage materials and reports related to external travel and ensure their archiving.
Constantly updates the INJ webpage with information/reports specific to the International Relations Section; supports external communication on projects.
Performs translations from/to English (project documents, correspondence, information materials).

Essential Duties Complementary to Roles

Monitor the project portfolio and track outcome indicators, risks and deadlines; prepares technical/financial reports to funders.
Ensure compliance with funder rules and national legal framework (procurement, budget, communication and visibility, data protection).
Develops briefing notes, summaries and briefings for INJ leadership on trends, partnerships and funding opportunities.
Maintain database of partners/experts and update calendar of relevant international events.
Coordinate the logistics of events (seminars, study visits, conferences) in projects: agenda, invitations, location, materials, participant lists.
Works with INJ subdivisions to define training needs/project activities and integrate results into internal processes.
Participates in relevant committees/working groups on international cooperation and projects.

Eligibility Requirements

Education: Completed higher education (preferably in law, international relations, political science, public administration, economics or related fields).
Experience: Relevant previous experience in international relations/European projects/fund raising (minimum 2 years).
Legislative knowledge: knowledge of justice legislation and notions of project management and external assistance; compliance with funders' rules.
Languages: Romanian - advanced; English language – advanced (written/spoken); another international language is an advantage.
Digital skills: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Internet operation; web content management/CMS and website optimization; familiarization with project management tools (eg Gantt, indicator tracker).

Key competencies

Clear and rigorous editing; inter-institutional communication and negotiation; organization and planning; attention to details and meeting deadlines; orientation towards results; intercultural skills and teamwork; integrity and confidentiality.

What we offer

The opportunity to contribute directly to international cooperation and strategic projects of INJ.
Professional environment, high standards of ethics and transparency; access to professional development programs; possible performance bonus
Benefits package according to the legal framework and internal policies; the possibility of involvement in initiatives with external partners.
Salary: 11750 lei (gross)

Competition file (in copy/requested format)

Application for participation in the competition according to Appendix no. 1.
Cover letter and updated CV (with contact details).
Copy of the identity document.
Copy(s) of the document(s) of studies and the certificates of improvement/specialization.
Proof of work experience (passbook/certificates).
Two professional reference contacts.
Declaration on personal responsibility regarding the veracity of the data and the agreement for the processing of personal data.

How do you apply

Interested persons can submit the application for participation in the competition in electronic format to the address: [email protected], in a single file containing all the documents, named name, surname, function to which it applies.
Deadline for submitting files: March 23 2026, 17:00
Additional information: tel. 022 233119.
After the examination of the files and the conditions for participation in the competition, the information on the date, time and place of the tests will be placed on the INJ website (www.inj.md) and will be communicated to admitted candidates.

Note: The original documents can be requested at the interview/employment stage.

Stages of selection

Preselection of files (eligibility).
Written test / case study on international cooperation, project management and writing (including a short translation exercise to/from English).
Interview with the competition committee (skills, motivation, integrity).
Reference check and final decision.

Equality principles and data protection

INJ promotes equal opportunities and non-discrimination at all stages of recruitment. Personal data are processed exclusively for the purpose of conducting the contest, according to the applicable data protection legislation.

Thank you for your interest in the National Institute of Justice!
Only pre-selected candidates will be contacted for the next stages of the competition.