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GIZ is looking for an Advisor for Investment Promotion for its project “Resilient Innovative Sustainable Economy (RISE)” which is financed by the German Government and co-financed by the Swiss Development Cooperation (SDC).

This position is planned to start in November 2026 and will last until September 2029. The permanent workplace for this position is Chișinău.

The “Resilient, Innovative, Sustainable Economy (RISE)” project aims to strengthen the competitiveness of Moldovan companies in selected sectors and improve their access to international markets. Another key focus is on improving the quality of dual vocational education and training.

The core responsibilities of the advisor are

• providing expert advice to the Moldova Investment Agency (MIA / InvestMoldova), the Ministry of Economic Development and Digitalisation (MEDD) and other relevant public and private institutions on the development and implementation of sustainable investment promotion concepts, instruments and action programmes, in line with the InvestMoldova Strategy 2026–2030 and Moldova’s EU accession agenda,
• strengthening the institutional and individual capacities of MIA to perform the functions of a modern investment promotion agency – investor outreach, facilitation and after-care – independently, efficiently and in a sustainable manner,
• supporting the positioning of Moldova as a stable and reliable investment destination in the context of the war in Ukraine, with a focus on investments that contribute to industrial upgrading, integration into European value chains and job creation,
• providing targeted support to SMEs affected by the war in Ukraine to strengthen their capacity to absorb investment, upgrade production and access EU/EFTA and Ukrainian markets,
• fostering cooperation and coordination between MIA, MEDD and other national and international stakeholders,
• contributing to the achievement, monitoring and reporting of project results, including the results financed through the Swiss contribution,

The main activities and responsibilities covered by this position are as follows:

• Assessing the institutional capacities and service portfolio of MIA (investor outreach, facilitation, after-care, investment information and communication) and deriving needs-based capacity development measures at individual and organisational level;
• Advising MIA and MEDD on introducing new and improving existing investment promotion and facilitation instruments, e.g. sector-specific investor targeting, investor after-care and retention services, investor information and communication tools and the further development of the economic attaché model;
• Supporting MIA in improving risk communication and investor confidence and in developing targeted offers for sectors with high resilience and export potential (e.g. electronics, ICT, manufacturing, agri-food, logistics);
• Facilitating linkages between investors and Moldovan SMEs (supplier development, investment flows, technology transfer), including with Ukrainian companies that have relocated to or expanded in Moldova and in view of reconstruction-related opportunities;
• Providing advisory and coaching support to SMEs affected by the war in Ukraine to strengthen their investment readiness, production upgrading and integration into international value chains;
• Contributing to the development of concepts, action programmes and policy instruments that improve the framework conditions for investment and private sector development, in particular those responding to the economic effects of the war in Ukraine;
• Developing Terms of Reference, coordinating the inputs of national and international short-term experts, and monitoring and quality-assuring their deliverables;
• Ensuring that gender equality (e.g. needs of women-led SMEs) and conflict sensitivity (CSPM) are integrated into the activities in the area of responsibility;
• Supporting staff and partners in the implementation and operation of the project’s results-based monitoring system (results, indicators, outputs) and contributing to progress reports to BMZ and SDC;
• Contributing to communication, awareness-raising, visibility and dissemination measures in the field of investment promotion (e.g. investor events, forums, publications);

Required qualifications:

• Master’s degree or equivalent in Economics, Business Administration, International Economic Relations, Finance, Public Administration or another relevant field,
• At least 5 years of professional experience in investment promotion, FDI attraction, investor services, private sector development or consulting; experience in or with an investment promotion agency is a strong asset,
• In-depth understanding of the functions and good international practice of investment promotion agencies (investor targeting, facilitation, after-care, policy advocacy),
• Sound knowledge of Moldova’s investment climate, the relevant legal and institutional framework and investment incentives, as well as of the EU accession process and its implications for investment,
• Proven experience in systematic capacity development of public institutions and in coordinating capacity development measures,
• Experience in advising SMEs and in developing investor–supplier linkages and value chain integration,
• Extensive network among Moldovan SMEs, foreign investors and international companies in Moldova, business associations and public institutions,
• Ability to establish and coordinate networks consisting of a wide range of partners from diverse backgrounds, including decision makers from public institutions and from local and international companies,
• Experience in drafting Terms of Reference, managing expert inputs and applying results-based monitoring; experience in donor-funded projects is an asset,
• Strong analytical and conceptual skills and the ability to produce high-quality concepts, reports and presentations,
• Excellent written and verbal skills in Romanian and English; knowledge of Russian and/or Ukrainian is an asset, knowledge of German is an advantage,
• Proficiency in Microsoft 365 applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams),
• Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines, with excellent time management, teamwork and communication skills,
• Commitment to gender equality, inclusion and conflict-sensitive work,
• Moldovan citizenship or permanent resident status in Moldova.

Applications, including detailed CV, references, and motivation letter (in English) shall be sent not later than the 26^th of October 2026, time15:00 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.