ANUNȚURI DE ANGAJARE

GIZ is looking for an Advisor on SME Digitalization for the project “Digital transformation of small and medium sized enterprises in Eastern Partnership countries”, which is financed by the German Government.

This position is expected to start on 01.03.2025 or later for a 12-month period, with the possibility of extension. The advisor will be responsible for covering the project activities in Moldova and will be based in Chisinau.

The primary role of the Advisor is to implement the technical, substantive, and organisational measures and activities of the project.

The overall responsibilities covered by this position are as follows:

• Advising the partner institution(s) in Moldova
• Networking and cooperation
• Knowledge management
• Coordination tasks

Required qualifications:

• Master’s degree in economics, management or in a related area
• At least 2 years of relevant professional experience
• At least 2 years of professional experience in innovation/ digitalization promotion in SMEs obtained in an international organization, a public entity, or an industrial association
• Ability and experience (at least 2 years) to work in a political environment
• Experience in innovation and/ or digitalization promotion or working in the digital sector or in an innovative business (e.g. in an innovative start-up or an R&D department) would be an advantage
• Experience in the private sector, especially in an SME would be an advantage
• Business fluent command of Romanian, Russian and English language (verbally and written)
• Knowledge of German would be an advantage
• Good working knowledge of ITC technologies and computer applications (e.g. MS Office)
• Experienced to work in an international team would be an advantage
• Good self-organisation skills
• Customer and service-oriented attitude
• Willingness to upskill as required by the tasks to be performed
• Readiness to travel nationally and internationally as required by the project
• Ability to work under pressure
• Moldovan citizenship or holding permanent resident status in Moldova

Applications, including detailed CV, references and motivation letter (in English) shall be sent not later than 27^th of January 2025, time 15:00 to the address hr-giz-moldova@giz.de.

Please mention the position name in the title of your application message. Only shortlisted candidates will be asked for an interview. The finalist will be offered a fixed-term employment contract based on a 40-hour weekly work programme and concluded in line with the national labour legislation.

Please note that applications received after the deadline will not be considered. GIZ retains the discretion to re-advertise the position, to cancel the recruitment or offer an appointment at a lower grade or with a modified job description.

GIZ is committed to employment equity in the workplace and encourages qualified candidates from all backgrounds to apply.