Moldova RSTs – EU Integration Expert – Clusters 2 and 3 (Bureau for European Integration)

Event Name (Assignment name):  Moldova RSTs – EU Integration Expert – Clusters 2 and 3 (Bureau for European Integration)

Event Description: The assignment will support the Bureau for European Integration (BIE) in strengthening analytical, coordination and reporting capacity in the context of Moldova’s EU accession process, with a focus on Clusters 2 and 3, covering economic, financial and banking chapters. The embedded expert will provide hands‑on support in the preparation of analytical inputs, coordination documents and reporting required for EU accession negotiations, including contributions to the EU Enlargement Package, Association Agreement structures, and monitoring of progress in EU approximation. The assignment will also support inter‑institutional coordination, data collection and validation, and the preparation of briefing materials and national positions.

The expected outcome of the Assignment is as follows: The assignment is expected to strengthen the Government’s capacity to manage and coordinate EU accession processes in Clusters 2 and 3. This includes improved quality and timeliness of analytical and reporting outputs, enhanced monitoring of alignment with the EU acquis, strengthened coordination across central government institutions, and improved preparation of negotiation‑related materials.

The assignment will support more effective prioritisation and sequencing of EU approximation measures, better tracking of benchmarks and reform progress, and more informed decision‑making in the context of accession negotiations.

Start Date and Duration of the Assignment: The Assignment is expected to start in 2026 and has a duration of 12 months, full‑time, with a possibility of extension.

Event Cost Estimate: Confidential

Supplier Profile:

EBRD intends to select and contract an individual consultant with demonstrated experience in EU integration processes, including experience in analytical support, coordination, and preparation of materials related to EU accession negotiations and EU acquis approximation.

The consultant should demonstrate strong coordination and communication skills, ability to work in an embedded institutional setting, and fluency in Romanian and English.

Bank Contact Person:

Viv Headlam

e-mail: Lewishev@ebrd.com

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