Republic of Moldova

Local Expert to the Ministry of Environment of the Republic of Moldova

Vacancy Number: Pr13/00413

Location:	Chisinau, Moldova
Application Deadline:	10 Nov 2013, 23:59 (GMT+2:00)
Type of Contract:	Individual Contract
Starting date:	18 Nov 2013
Reference to the project:	EU High Level Policy Advice Mission to Moldova
Expected Duration of Assignment:	1 month
Submission Instructions: Proposals should be submitted online only, by following the “Apply online” link, no later than 10 November 2013.  Any request for clarification 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 overall objective of the project “European Union High Level Policy Advice Mission to the Republic of Moldova” (EUHLPAM) is to support the Government to implement its wider 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 Association Agreement, including the Deep and Comprehensive Free Trade Area, and visa liberalization.

 

The specific objectives are to: Strengthen the policy-making, strategic planning and policy management capacities of selected line Ministries and State Agencies involved in the negotiation and implementation of the Association Agreement and visa liberalization; Enhance 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 EUHLPAM will achieve these objectives through the continued delivery of an optimal mix of policy, legal and institutional advice. The EUHLPAM will ensure that the Moldovan authorities have direct access to EU best practice and reform experience in order to strengthen policy design and implementation. The Mission is supported by nine local experts/assistants.

Scope of work

The Local Expert to the Ministry of Environment of the Republic of Moldova will support the Advisers in the 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 Ministry of Environment of the Republic of Moldova in the field of Environment /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 implementation of the EU-Moldova Association Agreement, including the Deep and Comprehensive Free Trade Area, and visa liberalization.   

Requirements for experience

Academic Qualifications:

 

•                      Univeristy  Degree in Environmental Law, Environmental Science/Protection, Environmental and Natural Resource Economics/Management. A Master's Degree in the same areas will be an asset.

 

Years of Experience:

 

•                      Minimum 10 years of general professional experience;

•                      Minimum 5 years of relevant professional experience, preferably with experience working on European Union or International donor agency funded environment projects and national public administration in the Environment sector.

 

Competencies:

 

•                      Good understanding of environmental policy strategies and laws of Moldova;

•                      Working experience of the environmental sector of the Republic of Moldova would be an advantage;

•                      Working experience  and comprehensive knowledge of EU acquis and policies in environment;

•                      Strong organizational and inter-personal skills;  

•                      Excellent drafting skills and eye for detail;

•                      Positive attitude and ability to work in a team.

 

Languages:

 

•                      Excellent command of English, Romanian and Russian languages, including excellent drafting/editing      skills in Romanian and English.

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.   Per sonal CV including past experience in similar projects and at least 3 references or the duly filled Personal History Form (PH11).

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 25 working days is envisaged.

 

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