REQUEST FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST

(Open Competitive Selection of Individual Consultants)

Republic of Moldova

Moldova Higher Education Project

Credit No. 6542-MD

Reference No.: MD-MOED-525916-CS-INDV

Assignment Title: Architect/ engineer to provide assistance in the implementation and monitoring of the renovation process of the selected dormitories within universities.

The Ministry of Education and Research (MoER) has received financing from the World Bank Group toward the cost of the Moldova Higher Education Project, and intends to apply part of the proceeds for individual consulting services.

The consulting services (“the Services”) are to provide technical support and assist the MoER, Project Management Team (PMT) and universities in managing all civic works activities related to the renovation and refurbishment of the student dormitories at higher education institutions. The consultant will be responsible for civil works management, including technical supervision of the works, monitoring, evaluation and coordination of tasks.

This is a full-time assignment (subject to 8 hours per day) expected to begin in February 2026. The contract will be signed for a period of 12 months. Subject to Consultant’s satisfactory performance, the contract may be renewed but no more than the Project closing day.

 

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:

• Higher technical education: engineering and management in construction, civil engineering, architecture, or related fields.
• Knowledge of national building legislation, including Code No. 434/2023 and Government Decision No. 74 of 25-01-2007.
• Knowledge of applicable norms: CP A.04.02:2023, CP B.01.01:2023, NCM C.01.12:2018, CP A.02.02.2018, NCM L.01.03:2015, CP L.01.01-2012, etc.
• Knowledge of international building regulatory base and the best practices, will be an asset.
• Minimum seven years of experience as a specialist in the construction field, experience in civil engineering.
• Proven experience of technical supervision of construction works of social and educational objects costing at least 2 million MDL per object, in the last 5 years.
• Working experience with Nearly zero-emission buildings (NZEB) would be an asset.
• Knowledge of accessibility requirements for persons with disabilities (including international practice).
• Good knowledge of Romanian, knowledge of English would be an asset.
• Good computer knowledge, including AutoCad, Revit, ArhiCad, WinCmeta, Microsoft Office, Internet and social media etc.
• Developed organizational capabilities, good communication skills, high level of responsibility, creative approach in problem solving, experience in planning and analysing the work done.

 

The attention of interested Consultants is drawn to Section III, paragraphs, 3.14, 3.16, and 3.17 of the World Bank’s “Procurement Regulations for IPF Borrowers” dated September 2023 (“Procurement Regulations”), setting forth the World Bank’s policy on conflict of interest.

 

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 January 30, 2026, 16:00 o’clock, Moldova local time.

Ministry of Education and Research of the Republic of Moldova, MHEP

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

mun. Chisinau, Republic of Moldova MD-2004

Tel/fax: 022 23-25-02

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