Republic of Moldova

Moldova Higher Education Project 

Credit No. 6542-MD

Reference No.: MD-MOED-206403-CS-INDV

Assignment Title: Administrative Assistance within Moldova Higher Education Project (MHEP)

The Ministry of Education, Culture and Research (MoECR) 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 Administrative Assistant will have administrative responsibilities, including keeping organized Project files, correspondence, translating/interpreting as needed, providing assistance to the organization of MHEP administrative activities, assisting the Project Coordinator with daily Project management, organizing logistics etc. 

For more information, please see the Terms of References. 

The MoECR 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: 

• University degree in philology, foreign languages or other related field to the assignment; 
• At least 2 years of active translation experience (English into Romanian & vice versa);
• At least 2 years of experience in administrative work in projects financed by international organizations will be an asset;
• Previous work experience as a translator in projects financed by international organizations will be an asset;
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to prioritize tasks; 
• Excellent computer skills;
• Very good communication and interpersonal skills
• Keen attention to detail and aptitude for problem-solving;
• Able to work independently with little supervision;
• Highly motivated with a strong work ethic; Experience in translating for the education sector will be an advantage.

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” July 2016, Revised November 2017 and August 2018 (“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.

This consultancy is a full-time assignment (subject to 8 hours per day) expected to begin in September 2021 and the contract will be signed for a period of 12 months. Subject to Consultant’s satisfactory performance, the contract may be renewed until the Closing Date of the project. 

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 August 20, 2021, 16:00 o’clock, Moldova local time.

Ministry of Education, Culture 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@mecc.gov.md copy to cezar.captaciuc@gmail.com