Republic of Moldova

Local Expert to the Customs Service of the Republic of Moldova

Vacancy Number: Pr13/00323

Location:	Chisinau, Moldova
Application Deadline:	21 May 2013, 23:59 (GMT+2:00)
Application Extended deadline:	28 May 2013, 23:59 (GMT+2:00)
Type of Contract:	Individual Contract
Starting date:	27 May 2013
Reference to the project:	EU High Level Policy Advice Mission to Moldova
Expected Duration of Assignment:	4 months
Submission Instructions: Proposals should be submitted on-line by pressing the “Apply on-line” link, no later than 21 May 2013. Requests for clarification only must be sent by standard electronic communication to the following e-mail: administrator@euhlpam.org. UNDP will respond by standard electronic mail and will send copies of the response, including an explanation of the query without identifying the source of inquiry, to all consultants.
Supporting Documents: Terms of Reference Individual Consultant Procurement Notice Personal History Form (P11) UNDP General Conditions of Individual Contract

Background

The EU High Level Policy Advisory Mission (EUHLPAM) is a project financed by the European Union and implemented by the UNDP. The objective of the project is to support the Government to implement its reform agenda, the Government Activity Programme and the National Development Strategy Moldova 2020, and in particular to assist the Government to develop the capacities required for the preparation, negotiation and implementation of the EU-Moldova Association Agreement, including the Deep and Comprehensive Free Trade Area, and visa liberalization. Specifically, the project aims at strengthening the policy-making, strategic planning and policy management capacities of selected line Ministries and Agencies involved in the negotiation and implementation of the Association Agreement and visa liberalization and at enhancing stakeholders’ knowledge and awareness of EU policies, legislation and regulations in sectors strategic to the conclusion of the Association Agreement including the Deep and Comprehensive Free Trade Area, and to the implementation of visa liberalization.

The support will be given to the Advisers in their efforts of designing, implementing and monitoring relevant policies and measures.

Scope of work

The Local Expert to the Customs Service of the Republic of Moldova will support the Advisers in their activities within the Mission’s overall framework with specific focus on reform of processes and procedures to ensure that they align to EU best practice. 

He/she will assist in reviewing policy documents and conduct independent research for needs assessments. Guidance, policy papers, reviews and recommendations will be provided to the Customs Service of the Republic of Moldova in the field of Customs policy/administration and reform for the purpose of supporting the implementation of the  Government Activity Programme and the National Development Strategy Moldova 2020, and in particular to assist the Government to develop the capacities required for the preparation, negotiation and implementation of the EU-Moldova Association Agreement, including the Deep and Comprehensive Free Trade Area, and visa liberalization.

Requirements for experience

I.      Academic Qualifications:

• University or Master Degree in (Law, Economics, Public Policy and Management, or similar);

Il.     Years of Experience:

• Minimum 5 years of relevant professional experience in customs policy and/or administration and reform;

III. Competencies:

• Clear understanding of customs policy and legislation in Moldova;
• Understanding of the functioning of customs administration procedures;
• Knowledge of EU programs and policies;
• PC literacy, excellent writing and communication skills;
• Knowledge of European integration process 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 the work;

2.    Financial proposal;

3.    Personal CV and at least 3 references or the duly filled Personal History Form (P11).

Financial proposal

The financial proposal shall specify a daily lump-sum fee in US Dollars (USD). Payments are based upon submission and approval of monthly time-sheets and reports.   In order to assist the requesting unit in the comparison of financial proposals, the financial proposal must include a single all-inclusive daily fee. For this assignment an effort of 14 working days per month is envisaged.

 

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