Republic of Moldova

National Consultants on Research and Development

Vacancy Number: 044 /Pr-2010

Background:

Research and innovation (R&I) have an important role in driving economic growth. The present economic recession is a blow to worldwide economic growth and most governments are taking actions to restore the stability of the financial system and stimulate growth. The Government of the Republic of Moldova will proceed to changing the country development paradigm from a consumption-driven economy to an economy based on investments, innovations and competitiveness, so that the national economy becomes able to create viable and well-paid jobs, while the whole society in general and each citizen in particular could enjoy the effects of a sound economic, organic and balanced growth.

In this regard, the Governmental Programme “European Integration, Freedom, Democracy and Wellbeing” 2009-2013 foreseen the creation of favourable conditions in order to develop an competitive industry, through innovation and know-know, Focus academic policies in the scientific and innovation field on building the capacity and competitiveness of the research and innovation system through technological transfer and in line with the concept of knowledge-driven economy.

Tasks and Responsibilities:

The team of 2 consultants will perform an assessment of the R&D sector and elaboration of the reforming concept in accordance with the international experience.

The tasks under this assignment will be performed by 2 experts:
I expert:

• Assessment of the existing situation  of the R&D sector in Moldova,
•  Elaboration of the reforming concept of the R&D sector in accordance with the international experience.

II expert:

• Examination of the international experience in the field
• Elaboration of the reforming concept of the R&D sector in accordance with the international experience.

Qualifications and skills required:

• A degree/post-graduate qualification in economics;
• At least 5 years overall professional experience;
• It is  preferred the expert worked previously on the field of R&D sector;
• Knowledge of Romanian, Russian and English 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: “R&D Consultant” by 19 March 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.