Republic of Moldova

National Consultant to review the existing roster of assets and to identify the appropriate way of their development

Vacancy Number: 003 /Pr-2010

Background:

The amplitude of the economic crisis that affected the Republic of Moldova has once again proven that the current model of economic growth in the Republic of Moldova is not sustainable. Therefore, one of the main tasks of the Government is to safeguard those sectors and companies that have felt the devastating effects of the crisis and to provide conditions that are adequate to operating and scaling up, as well as to find a new model of economic growth, based on investments, enhanced productivity and higher competitiveness.

Under the given circumstance, one of the priorities foreseen within the framework of the Economic Stabilization and Recovery Plan 2009-2011 and Programme of the Government “European Integration: Freedom, Democracy and Wellbeing” 2009-2013, is the stimulation of public and private investments by increasing the companies’ efficiency.

Currently there are 371enterprises (state enterprises and joint stock companies in which the State is a share holder) in the different sectors that are divided in the 3 main rosters: i) enterprises under the privatization, ii) the enterprises that are subject to privatization and iii) enterprises that are not subject to privatization.

In order to increase the efficiency of the above mentioned companies it is necessary to review the existing   roster of assets and to identify the appropriate way of their development.

Duties and Responsibilities:

The objective of the assignment is to provide consultancy services to the Ministry of Economy aimed to ensure the stimulation of public and private investments.

The tasks under this assignment will be the following:

• To elaborate the appropriate methodology  and action plan in order to perform the proposed tasks;
• To review the roster of assets (state property and joint ventures in which the State holds the majority of assets) that are under the privatization process, that are subject to privatization, and those that are not subject to privatization;
• To propose optimal scenarios (i.e. privatization; including optimal timeframe, based on the internal and external  conjuncture; PPP), for each of enterprise;
• Based on the review, draft restructuring measures (optimal solution) for the state enterprises or for joint stock companies in which the state holds the majority of assets.

Required skills and experience:

• A degree/post-graduate qualification in economics / finances/enterprise management;
• At least 7 years overall professional experience;
• At least 3 years of experience in  the field of enterprise evaluation;
• Knowledge of Romanian and Russian languages.

Terms of Reference

Personal History Form (P11)

Interested persons should submit their applications, consisting of a duly completed Personal History Form (P11) and a Financial Proposal (fee per day) for carrying out the tasks, with the mark: “National Consultant - Roster of Assets” by 08 February 2010, 17:00 (local time) to the following address: UNDP Office, 131, 31 August 1989 Street, MD-2012, Chisinau, Moldova, alternatively by email to vacancies-moldova@undp.org.

Only those short listed will be contacted.

Failure of candidates to submit a duly completed P11 form, as well as false representations on this form, shall constitute sufficient grounds for withdrawal of further consideration of the application. All information provided in the P11 form will be treated as strictly confidential.