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PUBLIC INSTITUTION “ENVIRONMENTAL PROJECTS NATIONAL IMPLEMENTATION OFFICE”, PROJECT MANAGEMENT UNIT OF THE SECOND BIENNIAL TRANSPARENCY REPORT AND SIXTH NATIONAL COMMUNICATION UNDER THE UNFCCC

VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT

I. Position Information

Project Title:

“Moldova: Enabling Activities for the Preparation of Combined Second Biennial Transparency Report and Sixth National Communication (BTR2/NC6) to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC)”

Job Title:

National Consultant, responsible for assessing and describing activities related to climate change education, training, and public awareness

Duration of employment:

20 working days, spread within February – May 2026

II. Background

The project aims to support the Republic of Moldova (RoM) to prepare and submit its Combined Second Biennial Transparency Report and Sixth National Communication (BTR2/NC6) that complies with the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) and Paris Agreement (PA) reporting requirements while responding to national development goals.

Under the UNEP/GEF Project “Moldova: Enabling Activities for the Preparation of Combined Second Biennial Transparency Report and Sixth National Communication (BTR2/NC6) to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC)”, Moldova will receive support to prepare its BTR2/NC6 report and submit it to the UNFCCC by December 2026, in compliance with UNFCCC and PA reporting requirements and in alignment with national development goals, with built-in flexibility provided in light of its capacities. Moreover, the country will be supported to undertake a self-assessment and stocktaking exercise for preparation of the project proposal for the subsequent BTR development.

Thus, the two expected outputs under the BTR2/NC6 project are as follows:

Output 1: BTR2/NC6 report prepared and submitted to UNFCCC by December 2026.

Output 2: Self-assessment and stocktaking exercise for preparation of the project proposal for subsequent BTR3 under the UNFCCC and Paris Agreement completed.

The content of deliverables produced under the first output must follow the Modalities, Procedures, and Guidelines (MPGs) for the transparency framework for action and support referred to in Article 13 of the Paris Agreement (FCCC/PA/CMA/2018/3/Add.2). Moreover, as adopted at COP 26 in Decision 5/CMA.3, the following will be observed: (i) outlines for the BTR & National Inventory Document (NID); (ii) the Common Reporting Tables (CRT) for reporting GHG Inventory and the Common Tabular Formats (CTF) for reporting the NDC progress, financial, technology development and transfer, and capacity-building support provided and mobilized, as well as support needed and received (FCCC/PA/CMA/2021/10/Add.2). The BTR2/NC6 project will build on findings and recommendations from the technical expert review of the BTR1 and expert review of previous NCs and BURs.

The combined report BTR2/NC6 Report is expected to include the following content:

• Chapter 1: National inventory report of anthropogenic emissions by sources and removals by sinks of greenhouse gases;
• Chapter 2: Information necessary to track progress made in implementing and achieving nationally determined contributions under Article 4 of the Paris Agreement;
• Chapter 3: Information related to climate change impacts and adaptation under Article 7 of the Paris Agreement;
• Chapter 4: Information on financial, technology development and transfer, and capacity-building support needed and received under Articles 9–11 of the Paris Agreement;
• Other relevant information, including:
• Chapter 5: Research and Systematic Observation;
• Chapter 6: Education, Training and Public Awareness; and
• Chapter 7: Gender Mainstreaming into the Climate Policies.

III. Organizational Context

The project is executed by the BTR2/NC6 Project Management Unit (PMU) established by the Public Institution “Environmental Projects National Implementation Office” (P.I. “EPNIO”) of the Ministry of Environment (MoEN), on behalf of the Government of the Republic of Moldova, and in consultation with the UNEP.

As the national executing agency, the PMU established by the P.I. “EPNIO” is primarily responsible for the planning and management of the project activities, accounting, reporting, monitoring, and evaluation of the project.

Under the guidance and direct supervision of the National Project Manager, the national consultant responsible for assessing and describing activities related to climate change education, training, and public awareness will provide technical know-how for capacity assessment and for developing the:

• Chapter 6: ‘Education, Training and Public Awareness’ of the combined report BTR2/NC6 of the Republic of Moldova under the UNFCCC;
• Executive Summary; List of Acronyms, Abbreviations and Units; and Bibliography, of the combined report BTR2/NC6 of the RoM to the UNFCCC.

Information to be provided in Chapter 6 includes, but is not limited to:

• Information on general policy on education, training, and public awareness; primary, secondary, and higher education; public information campaigns; training programmes; resource or information centers; involvement of the public and non-governmental organizations; participation in international activities; monitoring, review, and evaluation of the implementation of Article 6 of the Convention;
• Report on public information and education materials, resource or information centers, training programmes, and participation in international activities;
• Information on public participation in the preparation or domestic review of the national climate reports, including BTRs and NCs;
• Summary information on education, training, and public awareness related to climate change.

Relevant project activity that will involve the services of the national consultant responsible for assessing and describing activities related to climate change education, training, and public awareness is under:

Activity 1.5.2: Chapter 6 ‘Education, training and public awareness’ of the combined report BTR2/NC6 compiled:

• Report information on such aspects as: general policy on education, training, and public awareness; primary, secondary, and higher education; public information campaigns; training programmes; resource or information centers; involvement of the public and non-governmental organizations; participation in international activities; monitoring, review, and evaluation of the implementation of Article 6 of the Convention;
• Report on public information and education materials, resource or information centers, training programmes, and participation in international activities;
• Report on the extent of public participation in the preparation or domestic review of the national climate reports, including BTRs and NCs;
• Assess and summarize education, training, and public awareness related to climate change and compile Chapter 6 ‘Education, training and public awareness’ for inclusion into the combined report BTR2/NC6.

IV. Key Tasks / Results Expected

Key Tasks:

• To perform activities under supervision and report to the National Project Manager in all aspects of program implementation;
• To carry out the necessary studies and implement the activities as outlined in the project document and personal TOR;
• To provide required materials and information to the National Project Manager, according to TOR, including in electronic format.

Key Deliverables:

• Chapter 6: ‘Education, Training and Public Awareness’ of the combined report BTR2/NC6 of the Republic of Moldova under the UNFCCC.
• Executive Summary; List of Acronyms, Abbreviations and Units; and Bibliography, of the combined report BTR2/NC6 of the RoM to the UNFCCC.

To participate with a presentation in the final national workshop, to present the information reported in Chapter 6: ‘Education, Training and Public Awareness’ of the combined report BTR2/NC6 of the RoM to the UNFCCC.

V. Recruitment Qualifications

Education:

A Master’s degree in education, communications, environmental studies, international relations, or related fields. Additional training and certification related to the project activity would be an advantage.

Experience:

• At least 5 years of professional experience in climate change education, training, public awareness raising, and capacity building;
• At least 2 years of demonstrated experience in EU or UN projects with similar tasks, and familiarity with monitoring and evaluation frameworks;
• Experience in developing and implementing public awareness campaigns to enhance climate literacy demonstrated by previous assignments;
• Experience in integrating climate change topics into school curricula or vocational training demonstrated by previous assignments;
• Experience in conducting behavior change surveys or social mobilization projects demonstrated by previous assignments;
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with a proven ability to translate complex environmental data into accessible public materials;
• Familiarity with national policies, environmental institutions, and NGOs;
• Experience in preparing technical reports, briefs, and multimedia content demonstrated by previous assignments;
• Strong analytical and report writing skills demonstrated by previous assignments;
• Up-to-date knowledge of climate change, sustainable development, and UNFCCC reporting requirements (e.g., National Communications, Biennial Transparency Reports);
• Demonstrated ability to meet strict deadlines and work independently;
• Strong communication and teamwork/coordination skills demonstrated by previous assignments.

Language Requirements:

Excellent oral and written communication skills in Romanian language are required. Good knowledge of English language is an advantage.

Interested individuals must submit the following documents/information to demonstrate their qualifications:

1. Technical proposal, explaining why the incumbent is the most suitable for the work, including past experience in similar assignments.
2. Financial proposal (in USD), specifying a fee per day.
3. CV, including past experience in similar projects.

Financial proposal

The Financial Proposal shall specify a daily lump-sum fee (indicating if it is negotiable). Payments will be made based on the actual number of days worked, subject to the submission and approval by the National Project Manager of the activity reports around specific and measurable (qualitative and quantitative) deliverables specified in the TOR.

While submitting the Financial Proposal, it is to be noted that the project “Moldova: Enabling Activities for the Preparation of Combined Second Biennial Transparency Report and Sixth National Communication (BTR2/NC6) to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC)” is included in the List of ongoing technical assistance projects covered by international treaties for the application of income tax exemptions, excise duties, customs duties, duties for customs procedures, taxes for goods which, in the process of use, cause environmental pollution, and the application exemption from VAT with the right of deduction for the goods and services intended for them, in accordance with the stipulations of the Government Decision No. 246 of 08.04.2010 on the application of the zero VAT rate to deliveries of goods, services performed on the territory of the country and the granting of fiscal and customs facilities for ongoing technical and investment assistance projects, which fall under the scope of international treaties to which the Republic of Moldova is a party.

Documents should be submitted by email to cancelaria@onipm.gov.md, no later than Thursday, 5 February 2026, by 5:00 PM. Only those shortlisted will be contacted.