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GIZ is looking for an Advisor on Economic Resilience, MSME and Trade Promotion for its project “Strong Public Services for Local Communities in Moldova”, which is financed by the German Government and co-financed by the European Union.

This position is planned to start in November 2026 and will last until 31 March 2029. The permanent workplace for this position is Chișinău.

The core responsibility of the Advisor on Economic Resilience, MSME and Trade Promotion is to coordinate and oversee the implementation of activities under Output 3 of the “Confidence Building and Social Cohesion in Moldova” Action. Output 3 aims to strengthen economic opportunities for MSMEs and vulnerable groups through business development support, improved access to markets, and the promotion of trade opportunities linked to Moldova’s EU integration and the AA/DCFTA. Activities will target selected regions across Moldova, including the Transnistrian region, with particular attention to supporting businesses and entrepreneurs from vulnerable groups. The Advisor will ensure effective coordination with relevant project partners, business support organisations and other stakeholders, contributing to inclusive socio-economic development and social cohesion.

Main Tasks

• Coordinate and oversee the planning, implementation and monitoring of activities under Output 3, ensuring coherence, quality and progress towards the agreed objectives and results.
• Develop and implement measures to strengthen economic resilience and improve business development opportunities for micro, small and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs), particularly in disadvantaged regions and among vulnerable groups.
• Plan and coordinate advisory services, capacity development measures and other business support activities to strengthen the competitiveness and market readiness of MSMEs.
• Support MSMEs in accessing new markets and benefiting from opportunities arising from Moldova’s EU integration process, particularly the Association Agreement and Deep and Comprehensive Free Trade Area (AA/DCFTA), including compliance with relevant EU standards and requirements.
• Cooperate closely with business support organisations, chambers of commerce, public institutions and other relevant stakeholders to strengthen their capacities to provide services to MSMEs.
• Coordinate and provide technical guidance to implementing partners, consultants and service providers involved in the delivery of project activities.
• Facilitate cooperation and exchange among businesses and relevant stakeholders, including opportunities for economic cooperation involving enterprises from the Transnistrian region.
• Contribute to the development and implementation of inclusive economic development approaches, with particular attention to women-led enterprises, young entrepreneurs and socio-economically vulnerable groups.
• Ensure close coordination with other project team members, particularly those working on cross-river cooperation, dialogue and energy resilience, to identify synergies and avoid duplication of activities.
• Contribute to results-based monitoring, reporting, knowledge management and the preparation of operational plans and progress reports.

Required Qualifications and Experience

• University degree in economics, business administration, international trade, development studies or another relevant field.
• At least five years of relevant professional experience in private sector development, MSME promotion, economic development or international development cooperation.
• Proven experience in planning, coordinating and implementing economic development or business support programmes, preferably in the context of international development cooperation.
• Sound knowledge of Moldova’s business environment, including the challenges faced by MSMEs and the role of business support organisations and other intermediary institutions.
• Good understanding of Moldova’s EU integration process, particularly the Association Agreement and Deep and Comprehensive Free Trade Area (AA/DCFTA), and its implications for MSMEs and trade development.
• Practical experience in working with private sector representatives, chambers of commerce, business associations, public institutions and other relevant stakeholders.
• Experience in coordinating external consultants, service providers and implementing partners, including monitoring activities and ensuring the quality of deliverables.
• Understanding of inclusive economic development approaches, particularly the economic participation of women, young entrepreneurs and vulnerable groups.
• Excellent organisational, coordination and communication skills, with the ability to work independently and manage multiple activities and stakeholders.
• Excellent command of Romanian, English and Russian.
• Willingness to undertake regular field visits throughout Moldova, including the Transnistrian region.
• Moldovan citizenship or holding permanent resident status in Moldova.

Applications, including detailed CV, references, and motivation letter (in English) shall be sent not later than the 13^th of November 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.