Republic of Moldova

National Industry consultants (4 consultants) to evaluate the concept/full applications by SMEs to the Moldova Innovation Challenge Scheme (MICS -2016)

Vacancy Number: Pr16/01293

Location:	Chisinau, Moldova
Application Deadline:	20 May 2016, 23:59 (GMT+2:00)
Type of Contract:	Individual Contract
Starting date:	15 Jun 2016
Reference to the project:	Innovative Business for Local Development
Expected Duration of Assignment:	June– December 2016, up to 10 w/d per LOT
Submission Instructions: Proposals should be submitted by by pressing the "Apply Now" button no later than May 20, 2016. Requests for clarification only must be sent by standard electronic communication to the following e-mail: dumitru.vasilescu@undp.org. UNDP will respond by standard electronic mail and will send written copies of the response, including an explanation of the query without identifying the source of inquiry, to all applicants.
Supporting Documents: Terms of Reference Individual Consultant Procurement Notice Personal History Form (P11) UNDP General Conditions of Individual Contract

Contacts:

Mr. Dumitru Vasilescu.

Background

Moldova Innovation Challenge Scheme for Moldovan SMEs

One of the key components of the Innovative Business Development Project is to develop, implement and evaluate impact of a matching Innovation Challenge Scheme for SMEs. Such Scheme will permit for the provision, on a competitive basis, of small matching funds to SMEs to implement innovative projects. The Scheme should serve as a pilot intervention, based on the assumption that both central and local authorities will strongly support and gain from the benefits of promoting innovations for more intense and innovative entrepreneurship.

The main objectives of the MICS-2016 is to: (i) stimulate development of innovations within Moldovan business environment by providing financing for market-oriented development of new or improved products, services and technologies with high commercialization potential; and (ii) pilot an innovation support mechanism and provide insights, lessons learned and best practices for future governmental innovation-support programs.

The detailed description of the scheme is available in the Baseline Study conducted by a team of external consultants and already validated with the Ministry of Economy. Such description contains detailed information on the eligibility of SMEs, amount of the matching funds, application and selection procedures, among others.

Scope of work

The scope of the assignment is to support the Project in the selection of the best fully fledged applications submitted by SMEs to the Moldova Innovation Challenge Scheme Programme for financing. The consultant(s) shall independently assess the applications based on a specific set of criteria agreed in the Baseline Study, and submit, to the Project, consolidated recommendations for granting support. Applications will be sorted by thematic industry areas and independently evaluated by the consultant(s) in the respective area. The work of industry experts will be coordinated by an independent non-industry consultant (Team Leader) and Project Management team.

 

Requirements for experience

Education:

• University degree in one of the following areas: business, management, natural sciences, engineering, social sciences (depending on the LOT applying for) or, the minimum of 10 years of appropriate experience in a specific industry sector (required if there is no university degree);

Years of experience:

• At least 5 years of work experience in a specific sector in business, entrepreneurship, development or innovations, in private companies or corporations;
• Work experience in the development of technology or products/services commercialization is a strong advantage;
• Experience in internationalization of business and/or work experience in international environment is an asset;
• Experience in preparation/evaluation/implementation/monitoring of national or EU projects;

Abilities:

• Excellent communication and teamwork skills;

Language requirements:

•  Fluency in Russian and Romanian is mandatory, knowledge of English is an asset.

Documents to be included

Interested individual consultants must submit the following documents/information to demonstrate their qualifications: 

1. Proposal: explaining why they are the most suitable for this position;
2. Financial proposal: in (USD, specifying a total lump sum amount and the number of anticipated working days).
3. Personal CV including past experience in similar projects and the contact details of at least 3 reference persons;

Financial proposal

The financial proposal shall specify a total lump sum amount, and payment terms around specific and measurable (qualitative and quantitative) deliverables (i.e. whether payments fall in installments or upon completion of the entire contract). Payments are based upon output, i.e. upon delivery of the services specified in the TOR. In order to assist the requesting unit in the comparison of financial proposals the financial proposal shall include a breakdown of this lump sum amount (including fee, taxes, travel, per diems, and number of anticipated working days).

 

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