Project Desciption
The purpose of the Programme is to enable investments for the recovery and reconstruction of Ukraine, as well as the economic resilience of both Ukraine and Moldova, in line with the Bank’s intervention strategy. It will also support their path to EU accession, including by enhancing project implementation capacity at various levels. Its objectives are:
· To enable the successful deployment of the Bank’s financing under the EU4U initiative implementing recovery and economic resilience investments in a coordinated, transparent and programmatic way by providing advisory support for project identification, preparation, implementation, procurement, supervision, monitoring as well as capacity building, support to compliance and security.
· To strengthen capacity of Moldovan and Ukrainian authorities and promoters and lay the foundations for a broader reconstruction of Ukraine, while supporting enhanced resilience of Moldova and Ukraine along their EU membership path.
The Programme will be implemented through:
· TA operations related to both pipeline and active EIB lending operations and EIB prospective or existing lending counterparts. These activities would complement, when needed, the existing TA portfolio as well as other ongoing support (e.g., Felicity II).
· TA operations covering transversal activities for capacity building and strategy formulation: other non-project specific and complementary activities would be required to build the capacity of various counterparts to coordinate, prepare, procure and implement projects according to EIB standards, support necessary reforms as well as the EU Accession process. Transversal activities could also support the Bank’s strategic work related to Ukraine recovery and reconstruction as well as EU accession. This work will support the Bank’s activities by contributing to a conducive environment, building the absorption capacity of counterpart public authorities and thereby fostering sustainable investments. The EIB is well placed to provide such horizontal advice given the experience of the Bank in supporting new Member States and pre-accession countries in developing and implementing key infrastructure sector policies, strategies, and programmes.
· The identified TA operations will be anchored on priorities identified by both Ukraine and Moldova as well as by the EU policies. In the case of Ukraine they will refer to the Ukraine Plan (when adopted) as well as the second Rapid Damage and Needs Assessment (RDNA2) or later updates, which provides a comprehensive evaluation of war impacts as well as recovery and reconstruction priorities across twenty different sectors.
· The following sectors will be covered by the assignment: Energy and energy efficiency, Transport, Municipal infrastructure, Access to finance for MSMEs, Transversal activities.
The contract will have an initial duration of 4 years and may be extended in time and budget.
Job description
Key Expert 3 will assist with the management of the team of key and non-key experts as well as the day-to-day management of the programme and coordination of the activities between the key stake-holders in Moldova alone. He/she will act as primary point of contact with the key line Ministries in the Government of Moldova. The position is expected to be full time for a period of 1-2 years and part-time thereafter, located in Chisinau.
Qualifications
Qualifications and skills
· Master’s degree in engineering, economics or other relevant subject;
· Excellent knowledge of English;
· Working knowledge of Moldovan language;
· Additional professional qualifications or membership of relevant professional institutions related to a relevant sector is an asset.
Professional experience
· 10 years of general experience
· At least 5 years of experience in managing or leading project teams.
Specific professional experience
· Experience on at least 3 technical assistance projects or programmes in relation to the preparation and/or monitoring of infrastructure investment in accordance with international standards;
· Experience with EIB, EC or other IFIs financed project is an asset
· Relevant experience in the Eastern Neighbourhood is an asset, more so if delivered in Ukraine.
Application
Only shortlisted candidates will be considered.
Contact Person
Liliana Tiedt tiedt@gfa-group.de