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GIZ is looking for a Communication Specialist with  a strong EU-communication expertise on visibility guidelines and protocol knowledge for high-level events and press conferences, for its project Strong Public Services for Local Communities in Moldova. The project aims to improve citizens’ living conditions by strengthening citizen-centred public service delivery. It combines decentralization approaches with municipal and regional development and supports key transformation processes, including EU accession, the regionalization of services, and territorial administrative reform—while contributing to social cohesion. Commissioning party is the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ).

This position is planned to start in August 2026, and last for a 12-month period with the possibility to be extended, based on a successful employment period and project extension. The permanent workplace for this position is in Chisinau.

The Communication Specialist shall cover the following main responsibilities:

• Strategic Positioning: Contributing to the project's strategic positioning in selected regions by steering all project related PR activities. Establish/coordinate inputs to the communication platforms related to local outreach networks, ensuring cooperation and communication with local stakeholders, through a citizen-oriented approach that highlights how the project contributes to improving the daily lives of Moldovan citizens.
• Communication Planning and Management: Implementing the project's communication and visibility strategy. Increase the visibility and outreach of the project through social media.
• External Communication Management:
  Coordinating and managing collaboration with external communication service providers, ensuring the delivery of high-quality services and adherence to project objectives, while integrating the voices and perspectives of Moldovan citizens.
• Quality Assurance of Communication Outputs: Ensuring the quality and consistency of all communication products and outputs. Create and edit all PR related information for various platforms, ensuring alignment with the organization's strategic goals.
• Event Coordination: Managing and coordinating project events, press conferences, media briefings, official visits and public communication activities, ensuring full compliance with GIZ and EU visibility requirements. Apply protocol standards for high-level events involving government officials, EU representatives, diplomatic missions, development partners and senior stakeholders, including agenda planning, speaking order, seating arrangements, flag protocol, media coordination and VIP management.
• Coordination and Teamwork: Work within the Communication Focal Group (CFG) and use the joint Teams Room for exchange, scheduling network meetings, posting requests, and sharing best practices.

All communication outputs should reflect the citizen-oriented approach, emphasize the tangible benefits for Moldovan citizens, and highlight the accountability and transparency of German and European taxpayer contributions.

Required qualifications:

• Master’s degree in humanitarian sciences, public relations or equivalent professional work experience in the communication / PR areas.
• At least 3 years general work in communication and visibility, preferably within the international development community
• Demonstrated professional experience implementing EU-funded communication and visibility requirements, including practical application of EU Visibility Guidelines, branding rules, mandatory logos, disclaimers, funding acknowledgements, communication reporting and donor compliance.
• Demonstrated experience organizing and moderating high-level public events, press conferences, official ceremonies and stakeholder meetings involving government institutions, development partners and international organizations.
• High level of sensitivity, eloquence and a confident manner communicating in a political context,
• Excellent knowledge of written and verbal English, Romanian & Russian. German would be an asset,
• Curiosity and willingness to learn,
• Proven ability to identify opportunities and to effectively manage relationships with media representatives, government officials and other GIZ partners,
• Mature initiative, tact and high sense of responsibility,
• Be able to work autonomously and on own initiative while reporting regularly to the line manager,
• Be a team player, supportive of colleagues and able to ask for support when required,
• Excellent interpersonal, organizational and time management skills; ability to interact effectively with all levels of the organization and donor landscape in Moldova,
• Excellent planner and implementer, capable of withstanding pressure and meeting tight deadlines,
• Excellent computer skills (MS Office, Outlook, Internet and other),
• Strong PR competencies in event communication, public speaking and moderation,
• Basic programming skills, graphic design, and photo editing skills in the field of layout software is an asset,
• Willing and able to travel inside the country for event support, when needed,
• Excellent knowledge of protocol and etiquette for organizing high-level official events, press conferences, diplomatic meetings and public ceremonies, including  seating arrangements, speaking order, flag protocol and media coordination;
• Ability to advise project teams and partners on communication compliance, donor visibility requirements and protocol matters when engaging with senior government officials, EU institutions and international partners.
• Moldovan citizenship or permanent residence status in the Republic of Moldova.

Applications, including detailed CV, references and motivation letter shall be sent not later than the 25th of July 2026, time 15:00 to the address hr-giz-moldova@giz.de.

Please mention the position name in the title of your application message. Only shortlisted candidates will be asked for an interview. The finalist will be offered a fixed-term employment contract based on a 40-hour weekly work programme and concluded in line with the national labour legislation.

Please note that applications received after the deadline will not be considered. GIZ retains the discretion to re-advertise the position, to cancel the recruitment or offer an appointment at a lower grade or with a modified job description.

GIZ is committed to employment equity in the workplace and encourages qualified candidates from all backgrounds to apply.