General context

Green City Lab (GCL) is an NGO that was founded in 2021. It is an institution created to become the leading innovation, knowledge management and networking platform and a source of expertise for catalysing sustainable low carbon green city development in Moldova, and to be recognized by the key stakeholders.

Holistic urban solutions are the key for the sustainable development of the communities that contribute to creating liveable and sustainable cities to enable the development of smart, urban solutions that make cities healthy, safe and attractive places to live in.  The GCL as a knowledge hub for Moldova’s city solutions brings new perspectives on how they work and contribute to holistic urban development. Integrated Urban approach is considered a necessary trend to follow, that influences existing city planning science, consisting of three main pillars:  relational, human and organizational. 

The GCL works closely with donors’ community and plans its activities based on fundraising by project proposal writing and application.

Mission of the GCL is to:

•   Become leading knowledge management and networking platform in green urban development;
•   Provide solutions for sustainable development of the Chisinau municipality, as well as other urban centres/settlements from Moldova;
•   Improve the quality of public services provided by municipalities/urban centres to citizens;
•   Become source of innovations and expertise in climate resilient, low emission, green and smart urban development;
•   Become a training/educational centre in climate resilient, low emission, green and smart urban development.

GCL areas of intervention

•   Integrated and participatory urban land use and mobility planning;
•   Energy efficiency in buildings and renewable energy use;
•   Resource efficient waste management;
•   Low carbon mobility;
•   Climate resilience.

  Call for Expression of Interest

 Green City Lab Moldova invites interested individuals to apply for a position of the Fundraiser of the NGO Green City Lab Moldova.

The Fundraiser will report to the Project development manager and will work in close coordination with the project team, national and international consultants and national partners. 

Key requirements:

• Be responsible for the execution of transparent and efficient financial services and processes according to national and donor financial policies and rules, as well as implementation of the effective internal control systems.
• Development and implementation of financial and procurement management policies and strategies on cost saving and reduction.
• Exercise full compliance with UNDP programming, financial, procurement and administrative rules, regulations, policies and strategies while implementing the delegated demonstrational projects.
• Provide support (administrative, procurement, financial) to GCL core team and experts in efficient and effective projects implementation, if required.
• Act in line with GCL statutory acts and Board
• Support GCL Executive Director in development of the expenses and other financial reports for the GCL board, donors, and partners.

Primary Functions:

• Closely engage with key stakeholders and donors with a view to expanding GCL services and to ensure resources mobilization for project implementation;
• Spot new fundraising opportunities;
• Plan fundraising initiatives to help the organization meet its financial goals;
• Form strong relationship with external stakeholders;
• Draft grant applications and fundraising proposals;
• Strategize and successfully execute fundraising campaigns;
• Effectively convey GCL’s mission, vision and programs to potential donors;
• Collaborate with Subject Matter Experts and GCL personnel while developing and writing project proposals;
• Assist other GCL team members with identifying financing opportunities and project development;
• Support GCL Project development manager and Executive Director in development of the reports for GCL board, donors, and partners regarding status of projects.

Corporate Competencies:

• Exert strict adherence to internal rules, regulations, and procedures.
• Integrate gender equality values in GCL operation and ensure respectful working environment free of bias, harassment, discrimination, and abuse of authority.
• Demonstrate integrity and act ethically in any decision and action related and/or associated to GCL.

Required Skills and Experience Academic Qualification:

•   Bachelor degree in a relevant field;
•   Master’s degree would constitute an advantage.

Experience:

At least 3 years of experience in developing grant proposals and running fundraising activities.

Good knowledge of the legal procedures as governed by the legislation of the Republic of Moldova, in the field of civil law, business law, environmental law. Additional knowledge of the procedures governed by EU and other international entities would constitute an advantage

Experience of working with business or in the alike field will be an advantage;

Full computer literacy.

Language Requirements:

Excellent knowledge of spoken and written Romanian and English. Fluency in Russian would constitute an advantage.

Personal skills:

• Strong organizational skills that demonstrate a high level of accuracy and attention to details;
• Ability to make new and useful ideas work;
• Entrepreneurial mindset, with innovative approach to new projects or businesses development.
• Good writing and editing skills;
• Ability to work in a team;
• Good communication skills;
• Ability to get things done in time and under deadline pressure;
• Ability to handle multiple work assignments.

This Call does not entail any commitment on the part of Green City Lab Moldova, either financial or otherwise. Green City Lab Moldova reserves the right to accept or reject any or all Call without incurring any obligation to inform the affected applicant/s of the grounds.

Should you require further clarifications, kindly communicate with the contact person identified below as focal point for queries on this Call:

Camenșcic Evghenii, Project Development Manager e-mail: evgheni.camenscic@greencity.md

  Submission details

 Applicants shall submit the following four documents:

The application package shall be submitted electronically by 16.02.2022, 11:00 to the following e-mail address: office@greencity.md titled in the message as “GCL Fundraiser, [applicant’s name]”. Application package received after the above deadline will not be considered.

For more information, consult the following documents: 

Call for expression of interest

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