Peace Dividend Initiative – Field Venture Developer (Moldova)

The Peace Dividend Initiative (PDI) is an international organisation based in Geneva that harnesses market forces to support peace, resilience, and economic inclusion in conflict-affected and divided societies. By connecting entrepreneurs, investors, development partners, and local communities, PDI helps create economic opportunities that foster cooperation, strengthen social cohesion, and contribute to long-term stability.

In Moldova, PDI supports entrepreneurs and local stakeholders through business acceleration, mentorship, investment readiness, and economic dialogue initiatives, with a particular focus on Gagauzia and the Left Bank of the Dniester/Nistru River.

To support the implementation and expansion of its activities, PDI is seeking a dynamic and proactive Field Venture Developer to join its team in Moldova.

Main Responsibilities

The selected candidate will work closely with the Lead Venture Developer and will be responsible for:

• Monitoring and supporting entrepreneurs and startups participating in PDI programmes through regular communication, field visits, follow-up activities, and identification of opportunities, challenges, and support needs;
• Collecting, maintaining, and verifying programme documentation, beneficiary records, monitoring data, and supporting evidence required for reporting and compliance purposes;
• Supporting financial and operational management, including procurement processes, expenditure tracking, budget monitoring, and administrative procedures;
• Coordinating workshops, mentoring sessions, networking events, economic dialogue activities, field visits, and stakeholder meetings;
• Supporting the identification, engagement, and relationship management of entrepreneurs, business support organisations, local authorities, and community stakeholders to strengthen economic cooperation, social cohesion, and peace-positive entrepreneurship;
• Building and maintaining relationships with entrepreneurs, business support organisations, local authorities, community leaders, donors, and other relevant stakeholders;
• Contributing to narrative reports, donor updates, concept notes, partnership proposals, and fundraising materials;
• Supporting the effective implementation of programme activities and ensuring timely delivery of project objectives.
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Required Qualifications

• Minimum three years of relevant professional experience in project management, programme implementation, operations, administration, entrepreneurship support, or a related field;
• Experience in financial and administrative management, procurement, and budget monitoring;
• Experience organising events, workshops, trainings, field visits, and stakeholder engagement activities;
• Strong organisational, coordination, communication, and relationship-building skills;
• Strong report-writing, documentation, and analytical skills;
• Excellent command of Romanian, Russian, and English;
• Valid Category B driving licence and willingness to travel regularly throughout Moldova, including Gagauzia and the Left Bank of the Dniester/Nistru River;
• Knowledge of Moldova's business environment and stakeholder landscape is an asset;
• Experience in compliance, risk management, monitoring, or auditing is considered an advantage.

What We Offer

• Opportunity to contribute to innovative programmes that combine entrepreneurship, economic development, and peacebuilding;
• Collaboration with an international team and a global network of entrepreneurs, investors, and development partners;
• Flexible working arrangements and opportunities for professional growth;
• Exposure to international stakeholders and impactful initiatives that support economic cooperation and social cohesion.

Application Process

Interested candidates are invited to submit:

• An updated CV;
• A motivation letter (maximum two pages) describing relevant experience and indicating the expected salary range;
• Contact details for two professional references.

Applications should be submitted to onorina@peacedividends.org no later than 18 June 2026.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.