Republic of Moldova

National Consultant to support the Ministry of Labor, Social Protection and Family with the development of the national regulatory framework in the area of health and safety at work

Vacancy Number: Pr12/00219

Location:	Chisinau, Moldova
Application Deadline:	21 Oct 2012, 23:59 (GMT+2:00)
Type of Contract:	Individual Contract
Starting date:	01 Nov 2012
Reference to the project:	Building Institutional Capacity of MFAEI
Expected Duration of Assignment:	4 months
Submission Instructions: Proposals should be submitted online by pressing the "Apply Now" button or by email to vacancies-moldova@undp.org, no later than October 21, 2012. Requests for clarification only must be sent by standard electronic communication to the following e-mail: victor.dragutan@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:

Ms. Elena Verdes.

elena.verdes@undp.org

Mr. Victor Dragutan.

victor.dragutan@undp.org

Background

Relations between the Republic of Moldova and EU formally started with the signing of the Partnership and Cooperation Agreement (PCA) in 1994 that entered into force in 1998. The PCA established the basic principles of cooperation between the RM and EU and was designed for a10-year period. With the formal expiration of the term, i.e. July 1st 2008, the Agreement is being prolonged automatically if none of the parties requests its formal cancellation. Formally, the PCA agreement presently constitutes the framework of relations between the RM and EU.

In 2005, in the context of the new European Neighborhood Policy, RM and EU signed an EU-Moldova Action Plan (EUMAP) for a period of 3 years, which included a series of actions aiming at deepening the cooperation between the two parties. At the end of the Action Plan implementation period, the European Council adopted in February 2008 a decision expressing the readiness in principle of the EU to initiate new negotiations with the RM with the goal of signing a new agreement. 

In parallel with the Action Plan, RM has signed with the EU a Visa Facilitation Agreement, and received a preferential trade regime (Autonomous Trade Preferences) with the EU for a majority of the goods produced in Moldova.

Since 2010, the Republic of Moldova has been successfully carrying out negotiations with EU for an Association Agreement and has undertaken concrete steps towards a deeper relationship with the European Union.

On December 5, 2011, the EU decided to launch negotiations on a Deep and Comprehensive Free Trade Area (DCFTA) with Moldova, with the purpose to boost economic growth and investment within its Eastern European partner. These negotiations will tackle a broad range of trade and economic issues in order to ensure a closer economic integration with the EU for Moldova. The future DCFTA will be part of the Association Agreement, which strives, also in line with the EU’s Eastern Partnership objectives, to closely associate Moldova to the European Union both in the economic and political dimensions. Two rounds of negotiations have been successfully concluded so far, with the third being scheduled for 11-13 September 2012. During this round, EU and Moldova will begin the negotiation of tariff offers, one of the key elements of the future DCFTA.

The Building Institutional Capacity of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and European Integration Project aims to strengthen the institutional capacity of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and European Integration (MFAEI) in the process of achieving its European Integration goals and commitments. In this context, the Project seeks to contribute to the development of the capacities for European Integration of the MFAEI and the Negotiation Team (including representatives of the Ministry of Labor, Social Protection and Family) with an immediate focus on the negotiation and post-negotiation phases of the Association Agreement between the European Union and the Republic of Moldova and implicitly its implementation.

The European Union establishes a set of base rules in order to protect the health and safety of workers. To this end, Directive 89/391/EEC of 12 June 1989 on the introduction of measures to encourage improvements in the safety and health of workers at work provides obligations for employers and workers, aiming in particular to limit the number of accidents at work and occupational diseases, as well as measures aiming to eliminate the risk factors for occupational diseases and accidents. This Directive also seeks to improve the training, information and consultation of workers.

This framework Directive has been transposed by the Republic of Moldova through the Law 186 of July 10, 2008. The future Association Agreement provides for a long list of EU Directives establishing Minimum safety and health requirements for workers, which are to be transposed and effectively implemented by Moldova in a timely manner. In this context, Ministry of Labor, Social Protection and Family requested the Project to provide for national consultative assistance with legal drafting in order to ensure the transposition of these specific EU requirements.

Scope of work

A local consultant will provide consultancy services to the Ministry of Labor, Social Protection and Family (further referred as Ministry) with regards to the further development of the national regulatory framework in the area of health and safety at work, namely the transposition of EU minimum safety and health rules. The consultant will elaborate three draft government decisions transposing important EU rules in the area, deliver a two-days presentation of the draft documents produced, and perform other works as agreed with the beneficiary.

Requirements for experience

I. Academic Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in an appropriate discipline, EU Law or other relevant field, or, alternatively Bachelor’s degree and at least 5 years of experience of practical work would also be acceptable;

II. Years of experience:

• Minimum 3 years of work experience in the area of health and safety at work;
• Excellent knowledge of the EU directives regulating the area of health and safety at work;

 III. Competencies:

• Experience in delivering trainings will be an asset;
• Similar experience in assisting government institutions on the above-mentioned issues within projects funded by international organizations will be an asset;
• Credibility in dealings with governmental officials, strong analytical and communication skills;
• Fluency in written and spoken English and Romanian. 

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 the work;
2. Financial proposal;
3. Duly completed P11 form (and Personal CV) including past experience in similar projects and at least 3 references.

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 will include a breakdown of this lump sum amount.  

In the case of unforeseeable travel, payment of travel costs including tickets, lodging and terminal expenses should be agreed upon, between the respective business unit and Individual Consultant, prior to travel and will be reimbursed.

 

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