REQUEST FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST
(CONSULTING SERVICES – INDIVIDUAL CONSULTANT)
REPUBLIC OF MOLDOVA
Project: Strengthening Moldova’s Disaster Risk Management and Climate Resilience Project
Project ID No. P504278
Loan No: 9720-MD
Assignment Title: National Consultant for Translation and Interpretation Services under the Strengthening Moldova’s Disaster Risk Management and Climate Resilience Project
Reference No.: MD-OEAPM-537699-CS-INDV
The Republic of Moldova has received financing from the World Bank toward the cost of the Strengthening Moldova’s Disaster Risk Management and Climate Resilience Project, and intends to apply part of the proceeds for contracting a National Consultant for Translation and Interpretation Services under the Strengthening Moldova’s Disaster Risk Management and Climate Resilience Project.
National Consultant will work under the guidance of the State Hydrometeorological Service (SHS) Project Team Leader, and will ensure that the SHS receives high-quality translation and consecutive and/or simultaneous interpretation services to support effective communication with stakeholders involved in the implementation of Project activities.
The expected duration of the services contract is March–December 2026, with the possibility of extension, subject to SHS needs and the satisfactory performance of the Consultant.
The Terms of Reference (TOR) for the assignment is attached below to this request for expressions of interest.
The PI Office for External Assistance Programs Management, as PIU of the Project, now invites eligible consulting firms (“Consultants”) to indicate their interest in providing the Services. Interested Consultants should provide information demonstrating that they have the required qualifications and relevant experience to perform the Services. The shortlisting criteria are:
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” - PROCUREMENT IN INVESTMENT PROJECT FINANCING Goods, Works, Non-Consulting and Consulting Services, dated September 2023 (hereinafter referred to as “Regulations”), setting forth the World Bank’s policy on conflict of interest.
A Consultant will be selected in accordance with the Individual Consultant (IC) method set out in the World Bank Procurement Framework.
Further information can be obtained at the address below during office hours 08:30 to 17:30 local time.
The applications should include a letter of Expression of Interest, a Curriculum Vitae (CV), at least two relevant references from previous beneficiaries of similar services, copies of diplomas and certificates demonstrating English proficiency, a list of similar projects completed, and samples of work corresponding to the tasks described in this TOR.
Expressions of interest must be submitted in writing (by email) to the address below by 17:30 local time, March 04, 2026.
Attn: Raisa Cantemir
Director
PI Office for External Assistance Programs Management (OEAPM) / Project Implementation Unit (PIU)
57/1 Mitropolit Banulescu Bodoni str., office 306, MD-2005.
Chisinau, Republic of Moldova
Tel: 373 22 802 832, 23 82 48
E-mail: achizitii.proiecte@ogpae.gov.md
Terms of Reference
National Consultant
for Translation and Interpretation Services under the Strengthening Moldova’s Disaster Risk Management and Climate Resilience Project
1. General Information
The Strengthening Moldova’s Disaster Risk Management and Climate Resilience Project (SMORE) is implemented by the Government of the Republic of Moldova through the Public Institution Office for External Assistance Programs Management (OGPAE), acting as the Project Implementation Unit (PIU), and the Implementing Agencies. The Project is financed under a Loan Agreement signed on 7 February 2025 between the Government of the Republic of Moldova and the World Bank, with a total financing amount of USD 40 million.
The Project’s overall objective is to is to enhance Moldova’s preparedness and response to natural hazards and climate-related shocks, and in case of an eligible crisis or emergency, respond promptly and effectively to it.
To support the implementation of planned activities by the State Hydrometeorological Service (SHS) under the Project, and to facilitate effective communication with the World Bank and other stakeholders involved in Project implementation, it is necessary to engage professional written translation and consecutive and/or simultaneous interpretation services. The Project consists of several components, including Component 2 – “Improving Hydrometeorological Services”, implemented through the Ministry of Environment and the State Hydrometeorological Service (SHS), the beneficiaries of this Component.
2. Objective of the Assignment
The objective of this assignment is to ensure that the SHS receives high-quality translation and consecutive and/or simultaneous interpretation services to support effective communication with stakeholders involved in the implementation of Project activities.
3. Scope of Work and Required Services
The selected Individual Consultant shall provide written translation and consecutive and/or simultaneous interpretation services between English and Romanian.
3.1 Written Translation
3.2 Consecutive and/or Simultaneous Interpretation
4. Contract terms
The services shall be provided throughout the Project implementation under a services contract based on SHS requests, specifying the required services, dates and deadlines, and workload.
Payment for services shall be made from Project funds in accordance with the signed services contract, based on approved timesheets indicating days worked and the Consultant’s monthly activity reports, as accepted by SHS.
The Consultant shall ensure confidentiality of all information obtained during service delivery.
The expected duration of the services contract is March–December 2026, with the possibility of extension subject to SHS needs and satisfactory performance.
5. Qualification and Experience Requirements
The Consultant must meet the following requirements:
6. Application Package
The application package shall include:
Expressions of interest must be submitted in writing (by email) to the address below by 17:30 local time, March 04, 2026.
Attn: Raisa Cantemir
Director
PI Office for External Assistance Programs Management (OEAPM) / Project Implementation Unit (PIU)
57/1 Mitropolit Banulescu Bodoni str., office 306, MD-2005.
Chisinau, Republic of Moldova
Tel: 373 22 802 832, 23 82 48
E-mail: achizitii.proiecte@ogpae.gov.md
