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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 to 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 following:

• 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). 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;
• 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.

Under the guidance and direct supervision of the National Project Manager, the national consultant will provide technical knowhow for capacity assessment and for developing Chapter 6: ‘Education, Training and Public Awareness’.

Information to be provided in Chapter 6 includes:

• 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;
• Summary information on education, training and public awareness related to climate change.

IV. Key Tasks / Results Expected

Key Tasks:

• To perform activities under supervising 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.
• Presentation in the final national workshop regarding Chapter 6 findings.

V. Recruitment Qualifications

Education: A Master’s degree in education, communications, environmental studies, international relations, or related fields.

Experience:

• At least 5 years of professional experience in climate change education, training, and public awareness.
• At least 2 years of demonstrated experience in EU or UN projects.
• Experience in developing and implementing public awareness campaigns.
• Familiarity with national policies, environmental institutions and NGOs.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

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

Application Process

Interested individuals must submit the following documents:

1. Technical proposal explaining suitability for the work.
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. Payments will be made based on the actual number of days worked. Note: This project is eligible for tax exemptions under Government Decision No. 246 of 08.04.2010 (Zero VAT rate).

Documents should be submitted by email to cancelaria@onipm.gov.md no later than Thursday, 12 February 2026, by 5:00 PM.