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Ecological Counseling Center Cahul,

announces a competition for the selection of an ICT Technical Expert in Monitoring, Methodologies and Stakeholder Interface

Activity within the project "Network for the Preservation of Sturgeon and for the Sustainability of the Black Sea Basin Ecosystem" (SturNet - BSB00172), co-financed by the European Union within the Interreg NEXT Program Black Sea Basin.

Under the guidance of Ecological Counseling Center Cahul,  ICT Technical Expert in Monitoring, Methodologies and Stakeholder Interface will provide services in accordance with the Terms of Reference.

Qualifications and Skills Required

• University studies relevant to the position (Environmental Science, Biology, Ecology, Fisheries, Natural Resources Management, or related fields);
• Professional experience in the field, at least 3 years, including environmental and biodiversity monitoring, field-based data collection, and validation of monitoring results;
• Experience in the implementation of similar international projects, preferably EU-funded (Interreg or similar), including pilot monitoring actions and application of common methodologies;
• Knowledge and practical experience in environmental monitoring methodologies, non-invasive assessment techniques, and evaluation of species conservation status;
• Professional skills in stakeholder engagement and cooperation, including interaction with authorities, research institutions, NGOs, local communities, and end users;
• Professional skills in teamwork and coordination, including collaboration with technical experts, data specialists, and project partners;
• Knowledge of English language at C1 level (written and spoken);
• Analytical and communication skills, including the ability to interpret monitoring data, report results, and communicate findings to technical and non-technical audiences.

Content of the offer:

Interested applicants are requested to submit the following documents:

• Financial offer (in EUR/MDL);
• Curriculum Vitae (CV);
• Declaration on honor;
• Letter of intent.

Information regarding the details of the requested services is included in the attached Terms of Reference.

The offers will be applied no later than February 19,2026, by e-mail to cce_cahul@yahoo.com or at the physical address of  ECC Cahul, Str. A.Mateevici, 21, with the reference  Competition - ICT Technical Expert in Monitoring, Methodologies and Stakeholder Interface

TERMS OF REFERENCE REGARDING SELECTION OF ONE

ICT Technical Expert in Monitoring, Methodologies and Stakeholder Interface

within the project "Network for the Preservation of Sturgeon and for the Sustainability of the Black Sea Basin Ecosystem", (Project No. BSB00172), co-financed by the European Union within the Interreg NEXT Program Black Sea Basin.

February 4, 2026

 Ecological Counseling Center Cahul, announces the competition through a request for offers for the selection of an  ICT Technical Expert in Monitoring, Methodologies and Stakeholder Interface, an activity within the project "Network for the Preservation of Sturgeon and for the Sustainability of the Black Sea Basin Ecosystem” (SturNet – BSB 00172).

Project description:

The SturNet project aims to protect sturgeon populations and preserve the unique ecosystem of the Black Sea basin. Through collaborative research, data collection and model development, our habitat protection efforts will support the sustainable development of the region's natural resources. One of the main objectives is to develop, pilot and deliver an innovative open digital toolkit that will be able to provide free interactive information on sturgeon spawning areas and periods to various stakeholders.

General objective:

The overall objective of the "SturNet" project is primary research, data collection and model development, to pilot and create an innovative digital toolkit that will be able to provide interactive information on sturgeon spawning areas and periods, both by environmental as well as regulatory and commercial stakeholders. In this direction, we aim to contribute to the conservation of sturgeon habitats and aquaculture, and subsequently to the wider sustainability of the Black Sea Basin ecosystem.

Period for performing the services: 12 months, starting with March 2026.

Tasks:

The expert will perform the following tasks:

• Support the implementation of pilot monitoring and data validation actions;
• Correlate field monitoring results with the information displayed in the Digital Mapping Tool;
• Contribute to the development and application of common monitoring methodologies and the assessment of sturgeon conservation status;
• Collect feedback from authorities, fishers, NGOs, and other relevant users;
• Communicate end-user requirements and feedback together with other project experts to Expert 2 for adaptation of the informational content of the platform;
• Support awareness-raising activities on sturgeon protection, without involvement in platform administration;
• Report on activities carried out, providing regular updates to the project management team;
• Participate in project meetings, workshops, and events organized within the project framework;
• Contribute to project events and activities, facilitating information exchange between experts, partners, and other stakeholders.

Qualifications and skills required:

• University studies relevant to the position (Environmental Science, Biology, Ecology, Fisheries, Natural Resources Management, or related fields);
• Professional experience in the field, at least 3 years, including environmental and biodiversity monitoring, field-based data collection, and validation of monitoring results;
• Experience in the implementation of similar international projects, preferably EU-funded (Interreg or similar), including pilot monitoring actions and application of common methodologies;
• Knowledge and practical experience in environmental monitoring methodologies, non-invasive assessment techniques, and evaluation of species conservation status;
• Professional skills in stakeholder engagement and cooperation, including interaction with authorities, research institutions, NGOs, local communities, and end users;
• Professional skills in teamwork and coordination, including collaboration with technical experts, data specialists, and project partners;
• Knowledge of English language at C1 level (written and spoken);
• Analytical and communication skills, including the ability to interpret monitoring data, report results, and communicate findings to technical and non-technical audiences.

Expected results:

The selected expert will provide the requested services according to the conditions requested by the Ecological Counseling Center Cahul, in this document and based on the contract signed between the parties (the selected expert and ECC Cahul).

The offer will have the following content:

Interested applicants are requested to submit the following documents:

• Financial offer (in EUR or MDL),
• Curriculum Vitae (CV);
• Declaration on honor;
• Letter of intent.

All personal data are intended for the internal use of ECC Cahul, confidentiality guaranteed.

Evaluation criteria:

The price indicated in the offer is final and cannot be adjusted after the deadline for submitting offers.

The selection of offers will be made on the principle of the lowest price offered according to the requested tasks.

Payment for services rendered:

Payment will be made by bank transfer in MDL in accordance with the service contract.

Offers will be sent:

E-mail: cce_cahul@yahoo.com or physically to the address Str. A.Mateevici 21 of ECC Cahul, with the reference Competition - ICT Technical Expert in Monitoring, Methodologies and Stakeholder Interface. 

Deadline:

The offers will be applied no later than February 19, 2026, at 5:00 p.m.