REQUEST FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST

Ministry of Education and Research (MoER)

Education Quality Improvement Project (EQIP)

 

Republic of Moldova

Education Quality Improvement Project

Credit No. IBRD-95360

Reference No.: MD-MOED-477200-CS-INDV

Assignment Title: Grants Finance Specialist

 

The Ministry of Education and Research (MoER) has received financing from the World Bank Group toward the cost of the Education Quality Improvement Project, and intends to apply part of the proceeds for contracting a Grants Finance Specialist under the Education Quality Improvement Project.

The Grants Finance Specialist will provide technical support and assist the Ministry of Education and Research (MoER) in financial management activities related to the project activities under MoER’s responsibility, in accordance with the provisions of the Financing Agreement, the Project Application Document, the Payment and Financing Information Letter, and the Project Operational Manual and SG Operations Manual (SGOM). The Grant Financing Specialist will be responsible for assisting the project coordinator in financial management, reporting, accounting, and audit matters. The specialist will provide financial management, planning, and budgeting services, ensuring that all financial records are properly maintained and that financial reports are prepared and presented accurately and on time.

This is a full-time activity that will begin in April 2025. The contract will be signed for a period of 12 months. Subject to the satisfactory performance of the Grants Finance Specialist, the contract may be renewed until the project closing date, on December 31, 2027.

 

For more information, please see the Terms of References.

 

The MoER now invites eligible Individual Consultants (“Consultants”) to indicate their interest in providing the Services. Interested Consultants should provide information demonstrating that they have the required qualifications and relevant experience to perform the Services.

The Consultant should meet the following minimum qualifications requirements:

• Bachelor’s and/or Master’s degree in economics, business administration, or related fields;
• At least 5 years of previous experience in accounting/financial management;
• Knowledge of international and national accounting standards;
• Previous experience in projects financed by international financial organizations will be an advantage;
• 3-5 years of experience in finance and administration, including payment processing and the use of internet banking;
• Previous experience with international organizations and accounting systems will be an advantage;
• Ability to work autonomously, in accordance with existing procedures;
• Ability to collaborate effectively in a team, supporting colleagues and seeking assistance when needed;
• Accuracy and attention to detail, ability to work under pressure, and meeting deadlines;
• Excellent planning and implementation skills, with the ability to analyze data and make recommendations;
• Ability to manage workload, set goals and priorities, and monitor progress;
• Excellent knowledge of Romanian (written and spoken); knowledge of English or Russian is an advantage;
• Excellent computer skills (MS Office, Outlook, Internet, etc.);
• Knowledge of accounting software (1C);
• Confidentiality in handling financial information;
• Citizenship of the Republic of Moldova or permanent resident status in Moldova.

 

The attention of interested Consultants is drawn to Section III, paragraphs, 3.14, 3.16, and 3.17 of the World Bank Procurement Regulations for IPF Borrowers – Procurement in Investment Project Financing. Goods, Works, Non-Consulting and Consulting Services dated November 2020 (hereinafter referred to as “Procurement Regulations”) setting forth the World Bank’s policy on conflict of interest and with the latest Guidelines on Preventing and Combating Fraud and Corruption in Projects Financed by IBRD Loans and IDA Credits.

 

A Consultant will be selected in accordance with the „Open Competitive Selection of Individual Consultants” method set out in the Procurement Regulations.

 

Further information can be obtained at the address below during office hours 09 00 to 17 00 hours.

The applications should include letter of Expression of Interest, CV, and related recommendation letters, if any.

Expressions of interest must be delivered in a written form to the address below (in person, or by mail, or by fax, or by e-mail) by April 4, 2025, 16:00 o’clock, Moldova local time.

Ministry of Education and Research of the Republic of Moldova,

Stefan cel Mare 180, 13th floor, room no. 1307,

mun. Chisinau, Republic of Moldova MD-2004

Tel/fax: 022 23-25-02

E-mail: eqip@mec.gov.md copy to cezar.captaciuc@gmail.com