Republic of Moldova

National Consultant for the mid-term evaluation of the Building Institutional Capacity of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and European Integration Project

Vacancy Number: Pr13/00281

Location:	Chisinau, Moldova
Application Deadline:	05 Mar 2013, 23:59 (GMT+2:00)
Type of Contract:	Individual Contract
Starting date:	11 Mar 2013
Reference to the project:	Building Institutional Capacity of MFAEI
Expected Duration of Assignment:	March - April 2013 (25 working days)
Submission Instructions: Proposals should be submitted online by pressing the "Apply Now" button no later than March 5, 2013.  Requests for clarification only must be sent by standard electronic communication to the following e-mail: victor.dragutan@undp.org. Please notice that this address is for information requests only; please do not send or copy your application package to this address.
Supporting Documents: Terms of Reference Individual Consultant Procurement Notice Personal History Form (P11) UNDP General Conditions of Individual Contract

Mr. Victor Dragutan.

victor.dragutan@undp.org

Background

The Government of Moldova, through its 2010 – 2014 Programme, regards European integration as a fundamental priority of its domestic and foreign policy. The responsible implementation of commitments, deriving from the European course, is perceived as the most efficient way to achieve political, economic and social modernization, and thus, European integration provides a strong context for reforms in a number of areas.

The Building Institutional Capacity of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and European Integration Project was initiated in 2008^[1] to respond to the needs of the Government and the MFAEI in implementing institutional reforms but also to assist in the process of regional cooperation and European integration. The intervention logic was based on the Central Public Administration Reform strategy, the 2008-2011 National Development Strategy and the development assistance frameworks of the project main donors.

The objective was to strengthen the institutional capacity of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and European Integration so that it can exercise its functions in a more efficient manner, operate transparently and fulfil its European Integration commitments. In 2010 the project was expanded in order to provide an enhanced assistance to the Moldovan institutions involved in negotiating the Association Agreement between the European Union and the Republic of Moldova.

The current phase of the project, planned for 2012-2014, has continued with the overall objective of strengthening the institutional capacity of the MFAEI. Inter alia, it aims to contribute to the development of the capacities of the MFAEI and the Negotiation Team (comprising of representatives from different Moldovan public institutions) for European Integration, with immediate focus on negotiating the new legal framework of Moldova’s relationship with the European Union – the Association Agreement, and, implicitly, its implementation.

Scope of work

The expected output for the National Consultant’s assignment is to offer needed support in the work of an international consultant contracted to evaluate the results of the Project from the beginning of its implementation in 2008, until December 31st 2012, help identify and critically analyze the relevance of the project activities as well as the effectiveness of the implementation modalities. The evaluation will examine whether the activities, outputs and objectives lined out in the project document have been achieved and make recommendations on the way forward in the remaining implementation period until the end of 2014.

The Evaluation of the Building Institutional Capacity of the MFAEI Project will be conducted by two consultants, one international consultant and one National Consultant, working together as a team. The National Consultant is expected to work under the leadership of the International Consultant in the execution of this assignment, having the following responsibilities:

• Support the International Consultant in conducting a comprehensive desk review of the Project documentation in the period of 2008-2012;
• Organize interviews and meetings with relevant stakeholders and provide logistical support during the International Consultant’s mission to Moldova;
• Provide all necessary assistance to the International Consultant in carrying out the Project evaluation and in drafting the final report and recommendations, including, but not limited to, by providing an analysis of the political, social and economic context and the related EU Integration process issues.

Requirements for experience

I. Academic Qualifications:

• University / Master degree in Law, Public Administration or related field; 

II. Years of experience:

• Proven technical experience in processes related to foreign policy-making, including experience in the field of European integration;
• Experience in working with government institutions, international organizations (successful experience in working with UN agencies is an asset);

III. Competencies:

• Good knowledge of the current status of Moldova-EU relations and the Moldovan Government’s EU integration agenda, and familiarity with Moldovan public institutions and Civil Society Organizations dealing with foreign policy and EU integration;
• Strong analytical and drafting skills, ability to organize and meet expected results, adapt to different environments (cultural, economic, political and social);
• Demonstrated interpersonal and diplomatic skills, as well as the ability to communicate effectively with all stakeholders and to present ideas clearly and effectively;
• Fluency in English and Romanian; Russian will be an advantage;
• Computer literacy and ability to effectively use office technology equipment, IT tools.

Documents to be included

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

1. Proposal: explaining why he/she is the most suitable for the work; the consultant’s understanding of the TOR and the objectives of the assignment, possible problems and how to overcome them.
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 (including travel, per diems, and number of anticipated working days).

 

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