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PROJECT TITLE: EU4Moldova: Strong Local Communities for Moldova (S-CoM) 

POSITION: Community Engagement and Communication (Visibility) Officer

STARTING DATE: Tentatively October/November 2026 (this vacancy is announced in anticipation of signing of the Multi-party Cooperation 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 Community Engagement and Communication (Visibility) Officer (full time, f/m) for the project EU4Moldova: Strong Local Communities for Moldova (S-CoM).

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 EU4Moldova: Strong Local Communities for Moldova (S-CoM) will target legal, institutional, operational, and human capacity gaps to enable local public authorities (LPAs) to effectively implement local public administration reforms, while also supporting Moldova’s progress in the EU accession negotiations.

The Overall Objective (impact) of the Action 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 (outcome) of the Action is to contribute to an increasingly effective implementation of local public administration reform by local, regional and national institutions in line with the European Charta of Local Self-Government and the requirements of Moldova’s EU accession agenda. 

Within the Action, ADA will implement a volume of 4,3 Mio. EUR focusing on enhancing the capacities of national institutions and local public authorities to implement local public administration reform 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 Community Engagement and Communication (Visibility) Officer for a maximum of 36 months starting in October/November 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 Community Engagement and Communication (Visibility) Officer will be responsible for the project components communication activities and will proactively support the Project Management Team in all Public Relation (PR) matters and organizing events.

The Community Engagement and Communication (Visibility) Officer will lead community engagement efforts, fostering strong collaboration with local stakeholders and project partners to support effective project implementation. The Officer will also manage the project’s online presence (digital newsletter, DIGITOOL, social media, etc.), coordinate visibility activities, and contribute to broader digital communication processes.

This position is based in Chisinau and requires regular business travel within Moldova.

Specific Duties and Responsibilities

Community Engagement

• Lead community engagement and stakeholder participation activities.
• Liaise with Local Action Groups, community organizations, service providers, and local authorities.
• Organize awareness-raising, consultation, and outreach activities with project partners.
• Facilitate communication and cooperation between beneficiaries, implementers, and government stakeholders.
• Gather and communicate community feedback to support effective project implementation.
• Perform other duties as required.

Communication and Visibility Management

• Ensure the implementation of the project communication and visibility plan, in compliance with the EU and ADA visibility guidelines.
• Manage and steer the foreseen communication and visibility and coordinate all public relation activities.
• Manage the development of a corporate design, create and plan the communications, event management and visibility activities to support the successful implementation of the project.
• Create, manage and update the project’s social media accounts, web page and ensuring consistency of the materials and regularly updating according to the calendar, coverage schedule and promoting the online content.
• Identification and development of storylines for publications and substantive articles, project related success stories or videos, and other promotional materials.
• Responsible for the organization and implementation of media campaigns and media coverage.
• Proactively write and gather editorial content (text, images, audio, video, etc.) and adapts for web and social media.
• Support project management team in creating, editing and translating official documents and presentations, speech writing and copywriting.
• Prepare analytical information and PR communication to be exchanged with partner institutions, donors and the public as well as procurement of (consulting) services.
• Maintain and update the EU DIGITOOL communication and visibility platform on regular basis.

3. Requirements and Qualifications

• University degree in a relevant field (e.g., Communication, Journalism, Public Relations, Public Administration, Management, Social Sciences, Political Science or another related discipline). At least 5 years of working experience, with a minimum of 3 years in a similar position or international environment.
• Demonstrated work experience with international institutions or agencies, including PR responsibilities.
• Experience in planning and organizing complex events and cooperating with media.
• Professional experience in writing, editing, and creating content for social media for business or other organizations.
• Certified training in media and/or communications, or a related field, is an asset.
• Experience in the implementation of EU‑funded projects is an asset.
• Work experience with public tender procedures is an advantage.

Skills and Competencies

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to work in multinational and multicultural environments.
• Demonstrated competence in gender, diversity, and environmental considerations.
• Creative thinking, initiative, and self‑motivation in handling assigned tasks.
• Strong organizational skills and knowledge of modern office procedures and office management.
• Proven skills in facilitating consultations, workshops, and public presentations.
• Flexibility to adjust working hours to workload requirements.
• Capacity to work under pressure and availability to travel within the country and abroad.
• Valid driving license and driving experience is an advantage.

Language Skills

• Fluency in Romanian and English (oral and written) is required; knowledge of Russian is an advantage.

Technical Proficiency

• Good command of Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, SharePoint, Office 365, Teams, and online document tools).
• Basic graphic design skills (Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Lightroom, Canva, or similar) are an asset.
• Experience in writing features for the web and proficiency in social media use.

4. How to apply

Please submit your application to chisinau.application@ada.gv.at by 9 October 2026 at 24:00 hrs. EET (12:00 p.m. Moldova time), indicating the position name “S-CoM - Community Engagement and Communication (Visibility) Officer” 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.