Achiziții de bunuri și contractări de servicii

Project Context 

Within the framework of the EU4 Moldova Resilience – Secure State, Resilient Communities (EU4MR) project, a two-year initiative funded by the European Commission through the Service for Foreign Policy Instruments (FPI) and implemented by Solidarity Fund PL in Moldova (SFPL in Moldova), this procurement aims to support the operationalization of the National Crisis Management Center (NCMC) of the Republic of Moldova. 

The establishment of the NCMC in 2025, pursuant to Law No. 248/2025 and Government Decision No. 579/2025, represents a strategic milestone in Moldova’s efforts to strengthen national resilience and align with European Union standards in crisis prevention, preparedness, and response. 

This assignment is designed to support the NCMC during a critical phase of its operationalization, ensuring the effective fulfilment of its legally mandated functions. It responds to emerging institutional needs by supporting the development of internal structures and procedures, as well as ensuring the continuity of critical functions in the context of limited permanent staffing. 

The objective of this assignment is to engage a National Expert on Administrative Coordination and Interinstitutional Procedures for a short-term period of 60 working days (January 2026 – March 2026) to provide targeted, high-level technical assistance to the NCMC. 

Tasks and Responsibilities:    

The procurement involves hiring a national short-term expert to support the implementation of the National Crisis Management Center (NCMC) of the Republic of Moldova within the EU4 Moldova Resilience – Secure State, Resilient Communities (EU4MR) project framework to perform the following tasks: 

1. Establish and strengthen the NCMC's internal administrative functions. 

2. Facilitate coordination between the NCMC and all ministries/agencies involved in crisis management. 

3. Support the development of HR tools, recruitment documentation, and internal processes. 

4. Contribute to the identification of temporary/permanent facilities for the Center. 

5. Lead administrative processes to establish national coordination mechanisms. 

6. Ensure effective collaboration with the IT expert on inter-institutional workflows. 

Expected Deliverables: 

1. Deliverable 1: Creation of a National network of crisis preparedness coordinators and 24/7 contact points (estimated workload: 12 days, flexible delivery time). 

2. Deliverable 2: Development of job descriptions for NCMC personnel and support to staff recruitment (estimated workload: 14 days, flexible delivery time). 

3. Deliverable 3: Drafting of the National crisis management curriculum (estimated workload: 14 days, flexible delivery time). 

4. Deliverable 4: Identification of temporary and permanent NCMC premises and coordination with external partners for equipment/furnishing (estimated workload: 10 days, flexible delivery time). 

5. Deliverable 5: Establishing the inter-institutional coordination mechanism, in collaboration with the IT expert (estimated workload: 10 days, flexible delivery time). 

Competencies and Qualifications Required from the Contractor: 

Academic Qualifications:  

• Advanced degree (Master's or PhD) in Public Administration, Management, Policy, Law, or related fields. 

• Academic orientation towards policy planning would be considered an asset. 

Relevant Experience:  

• At least three years of experience in developing and updating relevant national plans, strategies, and policies. 

• Experience in the preparation and publication of at least one public administration-related report, paper, case study, and book, among others. 

• Has experience collaborating with the National Crisis Management Center. 

• Experience in providing expert advisory and/or consultancy services in the area of public administration and civil service reform for at least one governmental entity in Moldova.  

Competencies:  

• Strong knowledge of the national legal framework in the related fields.  

• Strong understanding of EU standards and best practices in the related fields.  

• Strong research and analytical skills, able to engage stakeholders efficiently and effectively to gather relevant information for the assignment.  

• Capable of accessing and reviewing relevant documentation (both private and public) and producing well-written reports that are easy for non-experts to understand.  

• Excellent oral and written skills in English, along with computer literacy in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. 

Incomplete files or files submitted after the deadline will not be evaluated. 

More details about the evaluation criteria and the application procedure can be found by accessing the Terms of Reference. 

Deadline for submitting applications: 28.12.2025, 23:59 EEST    

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