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VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT

PROJECT TITLE: EU4 Moldova: Local Communities Phase 2
POSITION: Driver / Support Assistant / Logistics
STARTING DATE: Tentatively May/June 2026 (this vacancy is announced in anticipation of signing of the Multi Partner Contribution Agreement)
CONTRACT PERIOD: 12 Months with the possibility of extension (max. 36 months)
TYPE OF EMPLOYMENT: Full-time position
LOCATION: Chisinau, Republic of Moldova

The Austrian Development Agency (ADA) is recruiting Driver / Support Assistant / Logistics (full time, f/m) for the project EU4 Moldova: Local Communities Phase 2.

1. Background and Introduction

The Austrian Development Agency (ADA) has been delegated by the European Union (EU), under the Lead of the German Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) and in partnership with Solidarity Fund Poland (SFPL) to implement a strategic project supporting Moldova’s key transformation processes, including EU accession, regionalization of services, territorial administrative reform, improved local service delivery, and preparedness for EU funds, by providing a framework for multi-level cooperation, capacity building, and practical support.

The EU4 Moldova: Local Communities Phase 2 will target legal, institutional, operational, and human capacity gaps to enable local public authorities (LPAs) to effectively implement local governance reforms, while also supporting Moldova’s progress in the EU accession negotiations.

The Overall Objective of the project is to contribute to stronger, more efficient, and citizen-responsive local self-governance in Moldova, supporting the country’s long-term progress toward EU accession.

The Specific Objective is to strengthen the capacities of national institutions and local public authorities to effectively implement territorial amalgamation and enhance preparedness for absorption of EU funding for efficient, demand-oriented service delivery to citizens.

Within the project, ADA will implement a volume of 4,3 Mio. EUR focusing on enhancing the capacities of national institutions and local public authorities to implement territorial amalgamation effectively and improve citizens’ living conditions through citizen-centered public service delivery.

The project will be implemented over a period of 36 months. To support the ADA Office for Technical Cooperation in Chisinau in ensuring the successful implementation of this project, ADA is recruiting an experienced Driver / Support Assistant / Logistics for a maximum of 36 months starting in May/June 2026. The position will be based in Chisinau.

Further background information and documents regarding Austria’s engagement in Moldova are available on our homepage: https://www.entwicklung.at/en/.

2. Detailed Terms of Reference

Role Summary: Under the direct supervision of the Team Leader (TL) of the project management team, the Driver / Support Assistant / Logistics will be responsible for the project transportation and regular trips within Moldova and other logistics. The project management office will be based in Chisinau.

Specific Duties and Responsibilities
• Drive project vehicle(s) daily as assigned and/or pre-approved by TL, including routing shuttle service runs, scheduled field trips, project-related transportation within Chisinau/Moldova and other driving assignments as required.
• Take full responsibility for proper use and maintenance of project vehicle(s).
• Support the set-up of the project management office and overall coordination.
• Monitor the vehicle(s) annual insurance.
• Support the project management team to make travel arrangements for the contracted experts and official delegations, including arranging cost-effective travel connections, hotel reservations, transportation, etc.
• On need basis support with translation.
• Support in maintaining office correspondence.
• Available and ready to travel/drive outside Chisinau and Moldova.
• Maintain passenger confidence by keeping information strictly confidential.
• Prepare information to be exchanged with partner institutions, donors and the public for logistics and transportation.
• Maintain contact with contractors, project partners and beneficiaries.
• Coordinate and supervise the activities of the project office cleaning staff or service company and the related running services of the office (internet, heating, landline, minor repairs etc.).
• Effecting some technical repairs in the office within his capacity.
• Delivering and picking up documents, parcels etc. upon instruction.
• Purchase of stationery and office equipment upon instruction.
• Support the project management team to identify quotations and offers for office and administrative supplies and services.
• Perform other duties as required.

3. Requirements and Qualifications

• Secondary technical education or equivalent.
• Valid driving license, minimum category B.
• At least 7 years of professional driving experience with awareness of security issues. Previous experience with diplomatic mission or international organization is an asset.
• Skills in driving with 4WD under difficult road/weather conditions.
• Skills in minor vehicle and equipment repair.
• Be familiar with roads and routes within the scope of duties.
• Demonstrated gender, diversity and environmental competence.
• Be familiar with both manual and automatic gear box.
• Experience providing logistics and administrative support.

Skills and Competencies
• Good facilitation, interpersonal, and communication skills.
• Flexibility to adjust working hours to workload requirements.
• Capacity to work under pressure and availability to travel within Moldova and abroad.

Language Skills
• Good English and Romanian (oral and written) are required; knowledge of Russian is an advantage.

Technical Proficiency
• Regular Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.). Proficient user of social media.

4. How to apply

Please submit your application to chisinau.application@ada.gv.at by CoB 28 April 2026 at 24:00 hrs. EET (12:00 p.m. Moldova time), indicating the position name “Driver / Support Assistant / Logistics” in the subject line.

Applications must include the following documents:
• Letter of motivation in English, including salary expectations and highlighting relevant experience for the assignment.
• Curriculum Vitae in English.
• Names, contact details, and working relationship of three professional references (at least one referee should have been your direct supervisor).
• Copies of academic certificates and testimonials.

This project position is subject to the pending signature of the Contribution Agreement between the EU and ADA. ADA retains the discretion to re advertise the vacancy, cancel the recruitment, or offer an appointment with a modified job description or for a different duration.

Women are strongly encouraged to apply. ADA supports gender equality at all levels and attaches great importance to achieving gender balance in senior positions. In cases of equal qualification and absent other outweighing factors, preference will be given to female candidates. Applications from persons with a migrant background and/or persons with disabilities are also welcome.

All applications will be treated with the strictest confidence. No application fees or bank account details are required by ADA during the recruitment process. Please note that ADA is unable to reimburse costs incurred for in person interviews. Candidates should expect that references from previous employers will be requested. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for subsequent stages of the recruitment process.

Note: These Terms of Reference are intended to provide an overview of the position and key responsibilities. They may be subject to revisions and refinements based on project needs, ADA regulations, and EU guidelines.

Please see also pdf version of the vacancy announcement.