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REQUEST FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST

(CONSULTANT SERVICES – LOCAL INDIVIDUAL CONSULTANT)

Republic of Moldova

Moldova Modernization and Improvement of Rehabilitation Services Project

Project ID No. P180306

Ref. no.: MD-MHLSP-483462-CS-INDV

Assignment Title: Project Coordinator within PIU

            The Government of the Republic of Moldova has received financing from the World Bank (Bank) toward the cost of the Moldova Modernization and Improvement of Rehabilitation Services Project and intends to apply part of the proceeds for contracting a Project Coordinator within PIU.

            With this purpose, the Public Institution “Coordination, Implementation and Monitoring Unit of the Health System Projects” (PI CIMU HSP), seeks to contract an experienced individual local consultant in order to provide day-to-day management support to the Client and MoH, and overall coordination of activities within the Project to ensure the implementation of the strategic objectives of the Moldova - Modernization and Improvement of Rehabilitation Services Project in compliance with the Loan Agreement between the Republic of Moldova and the International Bank for Reconstruction and Development (IBRD), the Pandemic Prevention, Preparedness and Response Trust Fund Grant Agreement between the Republic of Moldova and International Bank for Reconstruction and Development (IBRD), and the co-financing grant from the Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation, within the agreed time frame and in line with relevant national laws.

     The Project Coordinator is responsible for:

• Provide operational management and coordination of the PIU consultants, ensuring effective coordination of project work plans, procurement activities, expenditures, and the overall budget to ensure the efficient use of funds and achievement of Project results;
• Coordinate the monitoring of Project indicators and ensure accurate and timely reporting;
• Jointly with involved managers, project component coordinators and Project consultants assure timely implementation of all project activities according to the Loan Agreement between the Republic of Moldova and the International Bank for Reconstruction and Development (IBRD), the Pandemic Prevention, Preparedness and Response Trust Fund Grant Agreement between the Republic of Moldova and International Bank for Reconstruction and Development (IBRD);
• Assist along with the Project consultants in management and coordination of project activities with all relevant bodies, including the Ministry of Health, health institutions, governmental, nongovernmental and international organizations, etc.;
• To assist to the prepare the draft terms of references and perform other activities as requested in the Project Implementation Plan and budget;
• To assist in preparing and submitting to the World Bank the required project reports, as mentioned in the Loan Agreement;
• To assist in preparing the Implementation Completion Report to be submitted to the World Bank, as required;
• To organise and prepare all the relevant documents for the meetings.
• Analyse the current status of Project implementation, prepare recommendations for further actions, and timely inform the PI CIMU HSP Executive Director and MoH about the risks, threats and concerns on Project activities and Project indicators.
• To coordinate the activity of the Consultants, suppliers, contractors, contracted within the Project.
• To yearly assist to the update the Project Operating Manual and Project Implementation Plan.
• Manage project staff, ddistribute the tasks and responsibilities among the project key personnel involved in Project implementation
• To work along with World Bank Project evaluations missions and assist in organisation of meetings with stakeholders.

 Consultant qualifications:

The following requirements are set up for the Project Coordinator, who will be responsible for the above mentioned activities:

• University degree in Health or Law or other related field;
• At least 3 years of practical experience in public sector;
• At least 5 years of practical experience in project management, preferably in the health/social sector financed by the international organisations;
• Knowledge of the up-to-date policy of the health and social sector, the strategy and the principles of management would be an advantage;
• Demonstrated ability to work in teams, communicating with all team members and coaching more junior members of the team;
• Experience working with Bank-supported projects will be an added advantage.
• Information analysis and report writing skills;
• Proficiency in Romanian and English languages.

The detailed Terms of Reference (TOR) for the assignment can be found  here:TOR_Project_Coordinator

The PI CIMU HSP invites eligible individuals (“Consultants”) to express their interest in providing these Services. Interested Consultants should provide information demonstrating that they have the required qualifications and relevant experience to perform the Services.

The attention of interested Consultants is drawn to Section III, paragraphs, 3.14, 3.16, and 3.17 of the World Bank’s “Procurement Regulations for IPF Borrowers” July 2016, revised in September 2023 (“Procurement Regulations”), setting forth the World Bank’s policy on conflict of interest.

            This is a full-time activity that will begin in November 2025 and be completed by December 2029.

            Deadline for presenting the Expressions of Interest is November 10, 2025, 17:00 o’clock, Moldova local time at the e-mail address: natalia.dobos@ms.gov.md indicating the assignment title. The applications should include letter of Expression of Interest, CV, and related recommendation letters.