National Expert on Wastewater treatment and RECP Audits
UNIDO is recruiting a National Wastewater Expert to support on improving the environmental and economic performance of wastewater treatment plants in Moldova through circular economy approaches. The activities involve conducting Resource Efficient and Cleaner Production (RECP) audits at three pilot wastewater treatment plants in Moldova. The assignment includes identifying and formulating practical measures for energy efficiency, energy recovery, and by-product valorization that can serve as the basis for feasibility studies and pilot demonstrations.
Requirements:
- Advanced degree in Environmental, Chemical, or Civil Engineering, preferably specializing in wastewater treatment or resource recovery
- Minimum 5 years of professional experience in the design, operation, or optimization of wastewater treatment plants
- Experience conducting RECP assessments, energy or water efficiency audits is highly desirable
- Familiarity with sludge management and valorization technologies (biogas production, composting, nutrient recovery) is desirable
- Fluency in English and Romanian required
Tender specifications:
- More information on UNIDO website
- Application deadline: January 20, 2026
UNIDO is a member of the EU4Green Recovery East consortium partners – a regional EU-funded programme (€21.3 million, 2025-2028) that supports Eastern Partnership (EaP) countries in making environmental policies and cooperation more effective and better aligned with their development goals.
