The Public Institution "National Office for the Implementation of Environmental Projects" announces a tender for the purchase of consultancy services within the UNEP/GEF project "Biosecurity implementation framework for the management of biological resour

Project name: UNEP/GEF "Biosecurity Implementation Framework for the Management of Biological Resources in Moldova" is financed by GEF-UNEP. Implementation partner Ministry of the Environment through IP ONIPM, implementation period: 2024-2026.

Brief description of the project. The project aims to strengthen the institutional biosecurity framework in the management of invasive exotic species and living modified organisms through a coordinated measure of risk analysis in accordance with the Cartagena Protocol on biosafety, its Supplementary Protocol on Liability and Redress and the relevant regulations on invasive alien species in Moldova.

This will be achieved by implementing the four components:

Component 1: Effective biosecurity legislative, policy, regulatory and institutional framework

An integrated and harmonized policy and regulatory framework for Bioresource Management will be developed and in place through National policy for integrated bioresource management ensuring biosecurity for IAS and LMOs developed as part of the new NBSAP 2030 in line with the GBF, and Subsidiary regulation (law) on both IAS and LMOs developed, existing legislation is strengthened for more effective biosecurity and regulations on Liability and Redress.

Component 2: Integrating biosecurity into biological resource management

Institutional systems for decision making in an integrated biosecurity framework will be enhanced and strengthened. b) Capacity in place to support implementation of policy, regulatory and institutional framework for effective biosecurity. National capacities in risk analysis frameworks, detection and identification for monitoring and management for LMOs IAS strengthened with defined guidelines and manuals, and National institutional arrangements for LMO and IAS decision-making (authorization) check points, emergency responses, guidance and manuals strengthened/developed.

Component 3: A Unified System for Knowledge Management, Public Awareness, Education, Biosafety Communication

An integrated mechanism for knowledge management, public awareness, education and information sharing on IAS and LMOs will be established and implemented through an Unified Portal for Information Sharing in line with the CBD's integrated approach on Clearing Houses would be operationally enhanced with the requisite national database and registers for IAS and LMOs, including GIS mapping and spatial planning resources and Awareness programs, training and educational curricula on LMOs and IAS developed, tested and implemented.

Terms of References

Terms of References for national experts are presented in the table below:

Period of assignment – October – December 2024. 

Professional competencies:

Academic qualifications:

• Master's degree or doctorate in biology, ecology, environmental protection or other relevant fields.

Professional experience:

• At least five years of relevant work experience, preferably in a management setting

of a project involving a multilateral/international funding agency. Previous experience

with the UN project it will be a sure advantage.

• Understanding biodiversity conservation and related issues.
• Very good interpersonal skills.
• Good verbal and written communication skills in Romanian and English
• Excellent communication and information presentation skills.
• Ability to work in a team and manage the pressure imposed by meeting limited deadlines.
• Knowledge of computer applications and information technology.

Language requirements:

• Knowledge of the Romanian language, written and verbal, at an advanced level is mandatory. Knowledge of English will be an advantage.

The offer should include the following document:

• The consultant's updated CV
• Letter of motivation

Deadline for submitting the application package: 27 September 2024, 13:00.

Proposals should be sent to the following e-mail address: victoria.covali@onipm.gov.md, cancelaria@onipm.gov.md, mentioning the position.

IP "ONIPM" has the right to request additional confirmatory documents if necessary.

Only pre-selected people will be contacted.