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.

GCL manages a fund to implement pilot projects initiated by the GCP project. GCL created a Green City Innovation Fund - a revolving fund to implement and test different innovative projects in this field. Additionally, the GCL works to attract other donors and investors to grow the amount of this fund.

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 Innovation Fund Manager of the NGO Green City Lab Moldova.

The GCL IF Manager will report to the Executive Director and will provide required support to the team in view of establishment and functioning of the Green City Lab and administrating the Innovation Fund. 

Primary Functions:

• Establish and manage revolving Green City Lab Innovation Fund;
• Develop and propose for approval the GCL IF Operations Manual and other necessary documentation;
• Develop GCL IF Business Plan aiming to achieve sustainability within 2 years, in line with GCL Business Plan;
• Identify innovative/technical solutions in line with GCL priorities;
• Develop and propose sustainable (revolving) financing mechanisms to implement such solution;
• Organize the process of selecting beneficiaries/clients;
• Ensure successful project implementation including payback of GCL IF financing;
• Identify additional sources of funding for GCL IF.

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.

Personal skills

• Good knowledge of the legislation of the Republic of Moldova in the field of finance and economics;
• Keen interest in the GCL areas of intervention;
• Strong organisational skills that demonstrate a high level of accuracy and attention to details;
• Ability to work in a team;
• Strong time-management skills;
• Strong analytical, reporting and writing abilities;
• Ability to handle multiple work assignments.

Institutional arrangements

The GCL IF Manager will report to the Executive Director and will work in close coordination with the project team, national and international consultants and national partners.  

Qualifications and experience requirements

Academic qualifications:

• Bachelor degree in a relevant field (finance or economics);

*Master’s degree would constitute an advantage.

Experience:

• At least 3 years of experience of managerial positions in financial institutions 

*Experience of working with energy efficiency and renewable energy would constitute an advantage.

Full computer literacy.

Language requirements:

• Excellent knowledge of spoken and written Romanian. 

*Fluency in English and other languages would constitute an advantage.

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 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:

Ana Svetova, Administrative Assistant

e-mail:  ana.svetova@greencity.md

The application package shall be submitted electronically by 11.04.2022, 11:00 to the following e-mail address: office@greencity.md titled in the message as “GCL IF Manager, [applicant’s name]”. Application package received after the above deadline will not be considered.

For  more details and application process please see the Terms of Reference.