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Open Competitive Selection of a consultant:

Component Manager for Water, Sanitation and Energy Efficiency

Contracting Authority: Fundația Centrul Moldo-Elvețian de Cooperare SKAT.

Address: MD 2012, 34 Al. Mateevici Street, Chisinau. Fiscal code 1020620001626

Name of Project: Ma Implic (water and energy efficiency) Project, implemented by Skat Consulting Ltd and the Fundația Centrul Moldo-Elvețian de Cooperare SKAT, although the expertise could be used for other upcoming projects

Contract Title: Component Manager for Water, Sanitation and Energy Efficiency for ongoing multi-year projects in Moldova, funded by the Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation (SDC) and other potential projects

Open Competitive Selection, procedure reference No #: Component Manager_Ma Implic_2025

The Ma Implic Project, implemented by Skat Consulting Ltd and the Fundația Centrul Moldo-Elvețian de Cooperare SKAT aims to address rural sanitation challenges, provide safe drinking water, promote sustainable decentralized WASH management, and improve energy efficiency in rural buildings.

The projects aim to contribute to the provision of safely managed water in selected rural areas through the service provision by local public authorities and regional operators.

In this regard, Fundația Centrul Moldo-Elvețian de Cooperare SKAT invites qualified Consultants, with relevant experience to submit bids regarding provision of overseeing services on the implementation of water supply (and potentially sanitation) project components. The current scope focus in 3 villages from Moldova: Badiceni, Dingheni and Satul Nou, but additional tasks in other geographical locations and financed by other donors are possible. More details are available in the attached ToRs (part of this notice).
Exceptionally, expressions of interest from companies, who are able to assign a qualified expert, could be considered for analysis by SKAT.
Selection will be conducted through Open Competitive Selection procedure and is open for participation to both local and international consultants.
Companies wishing to participate will specifically indicate the proposed expert (one individual must correspond to all set minimum qualifications) and provide detailed CV/qualifications.

The selection will be based on the analysis and comparison of the following information, to be submitted consultants:

CV of expert: detailing previous experience, qualifications – relevant to ToRs, and indicating three professional references.
Motivation letter including the requested indicative price (net daily fee) proposed by the Consultant*.
* The minimum expected workload is 13 working days per month but can vary up to 18 working days per month.

Note: companies wishing to participate are notified that the prices submitted by the Bidders shall not include VAT. According to art. 5 of the Agreement between the Government of the Republic of Moldova and the Government of the Republic of Austria on development cooperation, signed in Vienna on October 21, 2008, ratified by Law no. 283/2008 and entered into force on April 1, 2009, Decision of the Government of the Republic of Moldova No. 246 of 08.04.2010 with subsequent amendments and additions by Decision of the Government of the Republic of Moldova no. 834/2024 of 24.10.2024, p.1737 project no. 872112094474”), the import and/or delivery on the territory of the Republic of goods and services intended for technical assistance projects carried out on the territory of the Republic of Moldova by international organizations and donor countries, are exempt from customs duties, excise duties, and the zero rate of VAT is applied.

3. The Contracting Authority reserves the right to accept or reject any application, and to cancel any procurement procedure and reject all applications at any time before the award of the contract, without thereby incurring any liability towards the participants/experts. A right to appeal against the award decision is not granted to participants.

4. For any additional details or inquiries, please contact tender@int.skat.ch, making reference to procedure number in the subject line.

5. Deadline for Submission of applications and procurement timetable: applications must be submitted in editable .pdf or word format by May 05, 2025 (12.00 noon, Chisinau time), to the email: tender@int.skat.ch. Late submissions will not be considered. Detailed ToRs are appended to this notice.

We look forward to receiving proposals from qualified firms or individuals and establishing a productive and collaborative partnership.
Fundația Centrul Moldo-Elvețian de Cooperare SKAT

TERMS OF REFERENCE

Component Manager for Water and Sanitation (Consultants: companies or individuals*)

*Employment contract could exceptionally be considered

Background

Skat Consulting Ltd. is recruiting a Component Manager for Water Supply for ongoing multi-year projects in Moldova, funded by the Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation (SDC) and potentially other projects These projects continue Skat’s successful initiatives in water, sanitation, and energy sectors in Moldova since 2009. The aim is to address rural sanitation challenges, provide safe drinking water, promote sustainable decentralized WASH management, and improve energy efficiency in rural buildings. Skat works in partnership with the Fundația Centrul Moldo-Elvețian pentru Cooperare SKAT in Moldova.

Project Objectives

The projects aim to contribute to the provision of safely managed water services in selected rural areas through the service provision by local public authorities and regional operators. This includes efforts to work towards the recognition of decentralized and safely managed sanitation options by authorities as viable, cost-effective, and environmentally sustainable solutions for sanitation in rural Moldova.

Scope of Work

The Component Manager will oversee the implementation of assigned water supply (and potentially sanitation or energy efficiency) project components. The current scope focus in 3 villages Badiceni, Dingheni and Satul Nou, but additional tasks in other geographical locations are possible. The expected workload is around 13-18 working days per month until 31st of December 2026, availability of the consultant and evolution of the works. Key responsibilities include:

Take lead, coordination, and execution of assigned project components in accordance with the project proposal and donor requirements. Efficient planning and distribution of available resources within the team (incl. procurement, finance, M&E, admin staff).

Preparing technical documentation for tender packages related to design and construction of water supply systems, including evaluating received offers.

Act as focal point during tendering processes, liaise and coordinate the efforts of the team involved in the selection (including of procurement, finance and admin staff; representatives of beneficiaries, etc.)

Supervising construction and design works with a focus on quality assurance.

Liaising with local public authorities, regional service operators, and other stakeholders

Monitoring and evaluation of project progress, contribution to reporting as required

Proactively identifying and addressing risks to ensure projects are completed on time, within scope and budget.

Representation of the project towards local public authorities and other stakeholders

Qualifications and Skills required

Education	University Degree (or equivalent) in Water, Civil or Environmental Engineering, or in a related field
Experience	At least 5 years of experience in technical project implementation Experience working in the water and sanitation sector, or a related technical field Proven work experience with local, regional and central public administrations in the Republic of Moldova Desirable: Work experience in an internationally funded project, an NGO or a consulting firm working in international cooperation
Language Requirements	Fluency in Romanian (written and spoken) Highly desirable: Fluency in English (written and spoken) Desirable: Fluency in Russian (written and spoken)
Competencies	Experience in project cycle management (PCM), including planning, implementation, monitoring, evaluation as well as reporting Familiarity with tendering procedures, construction supervision, and quality assurance in infrastructure projects. Good understanding of water supply and sanitation issues in rural areas of Moldova Understanding of rural development and community engagement principles that are applicable in Moldova Good communication, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills High level of responsibility and organizational capacities Ability to work effectively in an international setting

Details, Location and Dates

The position is based in Chisinau, Moldova. The consultant must be regularly present in the office of Skat for coordination with the rest of the teams.

Companies and individuals can apply. The position is offered as a service contract and exceptionally as an employment contract – if individuals apply.

Start date is anticipated for May-June 2025.

End date of the contract is expected for December 2026.

Request for Proposals: Public Information and Awareness Campaign on Waste Management – within the MĂ IMPLIC Project, Phase II

TERMS OF REFERENCE

Title: Public Information and Awareness Campaign on Waste Management

Project: MA IMPLIC – Project on Civic Engagement in Local Governance (Phase 2)

Contract duration: April 2025 – 31 December 2025

BACKGROUND

The Ma Implic project (Phase II) aims to contribute to improved local governance and better access and quality of public services for the population of Moldova. To this end, the Ma Implic project will support different stakeholders to improve three fundamental dimensions of a well-functioning local government unit: 

Partner LPA clusters to manage resources and local development in a more sustainable, inclusive, and accountable way.

The Government to promote and coordinate the LG reform in an efficient, effective, and transparent manner.

People in partner communities to meaningfully engage in local governance processes and influence the provision of local public services.

Phase II of Ma Implic project (2023 – 2027) will consolidate the results obtained in Phase I (2019 – 2023) and will broaden the area of interventions by supporting additional LPAs. At the local level, the project will support a maximum of 14 groups of LPAs in developing Service Improvement Plans (SIP). These Service Improvement Plans comprise a set of “hard” and “soft” activities aimed at improving the delivery of specific public (communal) services (e.g., waste management, water supply, sanitation, or street lighting) and other public services. 

The project is implemented by Skat Consulting Ltd., a Swiss consulting firm, and is financially supported by the Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation.

SCOPE OF WORK

One of the activity areas of the Ma Implic project aims to support partner LPA groups to actively engage the public in the development of waste management services through organization of public Information and Awareness Campaign. Despite existing regulations and initiatives, waste separation, recycling, and proper disposal practices remain a challenge. This campaign aims to increase public awareness, promote behavior change, and ensure better compliance with waste management regulations and practices at the local and national level. To reach as many people as possible, the campaign will use clear and simple language. In some regions, materials will also be provided in Romanian and Russian, depending on the language preferences of the local population. This inclusive approach ensures that everyone can understand the information and apply it in their daily lives.

The objectives of the campaign are (i) to educate the public about the importance of waste separation and recycling, (ii) to promote responsible waste disposal and reduction behaviors, (iii) to encourage partnerships between local public authorities, businesses and citizens initiatives for sustainable waste solutions.

The Ma Implic project seeks to contract a provider/organization (further: Contractor) to develop and implement such a campaign. The Contractor will work in close collaboration with the Capacity Development & Citizen Engagement Project Manager, Public Service Project Manager & Communication Manager to design and deliver the public Information and Awareness Campaign.

The Campaign aim to directly reach the local public authorities, service providers, public institutions, businesses, and households from 11 LPA groups participating in Phase II (2023 – 2027) of Ma Implic Project, which are actively working to improve waste management public services.

The task will be implemented in a two-stage approach.

At the first stage the Contractor will conduct an assessment to understand the current situation in the partner communities on waste management practices and public awareness. The assessment will ensure that the campaign is effectively tailored to local needs. The Contractor will also make an inventory of available products and tools for similar objectives. Such tools and products shall be used to the maximum possible extent in the implementation of the campaign at a later stage. Available tools and products shall include such which were developed and produced (and, ideally, already applied and tested) by the Contractor itself, as well as those available on the website of the Ma Implic project. Tools and products developed by other organizations may also be considered. Any questions related to the re-use of such third-party tools shall be cleared by the Contractor.

Based on the findings, a Concept for the Campaign will be developed. The Concept will be discussed with the Contractor and the best suitable approach will be agreed between the Ma Implic project and the Contractor. The proposed Concept shall be specific enough to assess the:

Expected outreach

Expected input

Planned duration

Degree of implementation of already existing tools and resources (the Ma Implic project does not aim to produce new or unique material. We believe that many relevant tools and resources are already available, and we encourage the application of such tools and resources)

Other factors deemed relevant by the Contractor

Stage 1 Needs Assessment & Campaign Design

Activity 1: Assessment of the Public Awareness needs and practices in the LPA groups

Analyze past and ongoing waste management campaigns to determine their effectiveness and areas for improvement

Conduct a cost-efficient survey or other research to evaluate the knowledge, attitudes and practices regarding waste management in the target communities

Activity 2: Stakeholder analysis

Identify key groups of stakeholders and target audiences (households, businesses, public institutions, local authorities, etc.) for the Information and Awareness Campaign in the LPA groups

Define the roles and responsibilities of the stakeholders in implementing the campaign

Activity 3: Develop the Concept for implementing the Information and Awareness Campaign for the target LPA groups:

The requested offers shall outline the approach and the expertise of the bidders and the financial proposal for implementing the first stage described above. Only this will be assessed in the evaluation of the offers. The awarded Contractor will also be expected to implement the second stage, which will be covered under a separate contract.

The second stage will focus on the implementation of the mutually agreed Concept.

Stage 2 Implementation of the Information and Awareness Campaign:

Activity 4: Develop a detailed Implementation plan

Develop a detailed plan of the Information and Awareness Campaign, including suggested available educational brochures, posters, infographics, and social media content to be used during the campaign

Activity 5: Implement the Campaign

Conduct the public information and awareness activities in line with the selected option/approach (interactive events, door-to-door campaigns, competitions, social media campaigns, surveys to assess changes in awareness and behavior, local influencer engagement to promote messages, etc.) in all partner communities engaged in improving Waste management services

Activity 6: Submit a final report including lessons learned and recommendations for future initiatives

DELIVERABLES

Outputs	Deliverables	Expected deadline
Stage 1 Needs Assessment & Campaign Design:
Activity 1: Assessment of the Public Awareness needs and practices in LPA groups	O1 – Assessment Report (3-5 pages outlining main findings and recommendations based on the assessment)	19 May 2025
Activity 2: Stakeholder analysis	O2 – Stakeholder mapping (analytical mapping of key stakeholders relevant to the campaign)	19 May 2025
Activity 3: Develop the Campaign Concept	O3 – Campaign Concept (3-5 pages describing the objectives, key messages, communication tools and engagement mechanisms)	26 May 2025
Stage 2 Implementation of the Information and Awareness Campaign:
Activity 4: Develop a detailed Implementation Plan	O4 – Implementation Plan (document with timeline, responsible actors, materials, activities and logistics for campaign execution)	30 November 2025
Activity 5: Implement the Campaign	O5 – At least 3 public awareness actions/events conducted in each target LPA group	30 November 2025
Activity 6: Final Reporting	O6 – Report (up to 5 pages summarizing activities, outcomes, lessons learned, and recommendations	31 December 2025

ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA

Interested organizations must meet the following criteria:

Proven experience in environmental campaigns, public awareness programs, or waste management projects.

Strong communication, media, and stakeholder engagement expertise.

Capacity to implement activities at the local, regional, and national levels.

Demonstrated ability to work with local communities, CSOs, and private sector partners.

AWARD CRITERIA/APLICATION PROCESS

Interested organizations should submit a proposal including:

Part of the Proposal	Weight in evaluation
Organization profile, including relevant experience, key team members and their roles (up to 3 pages)	30%
Proposed Approach/methodology for the Stage 1 of the above outlined scope of work (up to 3 pages)	30%
Budget (lumpsum budget for the Stage 1 of the above outlined scope of work) [in MDL, VAT 0%]	40%

The contract will be awarded to the bidder receiving the highest score according to the project evaluation committee. The final evaluation will be made using the following formula: Final Score = A+B+C (minimum 0 – maximum 100 points).

Bidding organizations may not contest the decisions of the evaluation committee regarding the results of the selection procedure. Upon written request of the bidder, the evaluation committee may communicate to it, in writing, the reasons for non-selection/rejection of its bid, without referring to the information regarding the evaluation procedure of other bids.

The complete dossier in English or Romanian languages has to be sent by April 13, 2025, to the following email address: tender@int.skat.ch with the mention “Public Information and Awareness Campaign on Waste Management“. In case of clarifications from bidders, these shall be sent to the same email address until 30.03.2025.

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