Civilian – Ma-implic

Interaction Session and Exchange of Good Practices on Budget Transparency and Local Revenue Management

Veronica Tomescu — Tue, 21 Apr 2026 07:25:42 +0000

Interaction Session and Exchange of Good Practices on Budget Transparency and Local Revenue Management

Over 60 representatives of local and central public authorities, development partners, organizations active in the field of public participation, as well as experts in the field, participated on Thursday, March 12, 2026, in an interaction session and exchange of good practices on budget transparency and local revenue management.

The event was facilitated by the Institute for Development and Social Initiatives “Viitorul” (IDIS “Viitorul”), a partner of the project “MĂ IMPLIC – Project on civic engagement in local governance”, implemented with the support of Switzerland and implemented by SKAT.

The session was part of the Training and Mentorship Programme – Transparent Budgeting, carried out between October 2025 and March 2026, and represented a stage of capitalization and consolidation of results, with a focus on social cohesion and local development. The objective of the session was to facilitate a structured exchange of experience and institutional dialogue between local public authorities on budget transparency, participatory approaches, and local revenue management, as well as to formulate practical recommendations applicable at the local level.

Matthias Morgner, Team Leader of the MĂ IMPLIC Project, highlighted the value of experience exchange in local development processes. “We all know that challenges can be quite significant, but at the stage we are now, we also have important opportunities. We cannot benefit from these opportunities if we remain isolated. We need dialogue between central and local authorities, and today this dialogue is taking place. We need the contribution of experts who work daily in this field. But most importantly, we also need the exchange of experience among you, the practitioners.”

Present at the opening panel titled “Dialogue on public participation as a tool for social cohesion”, Mr. Alexei Buzu, Secretary General of the Government, spoke about the role of public administration reform in strengthening territorial and social cohesion, by reducing development disparities between communities, increasing citizens’ trust in institutions, and improving access to quality public services. He also mentioned that many local administrations operate with small teams and limited resources, and their own revenues account for only 11% of local budgets, which limits their capacity to adequately respond to community needs. “We understand that at the local level, when administrative boundaries are disturbed, social cohesion suffers. The reform of local public administration is not about savings, but about consolidation. We need stronger municipalities, capable of managing projects and investments, developing communities, and providing quality public services for people.”

In turn, Carolina Ungureanu, Deputy Director of IDIS “Viitorul”, emphasized that budget transparency and efficient management of local revenues are essential elements for strengthening trust between local public authorities and citizens. “The results of the training programme show that when local public administrations benefit from practical tools and mentorship, they can more effectively apply the principles of budget transparency and citizen participation. Evaluations conducted after the trainings indicate a significant increase in the level of knowledge: over 96% of participants assessed their competencies as good or very good after the training, compared to 45% before the programme.”.

The interaction session included two thematic panels.

The first panel, titled “Budget transparency and public participation. How can budget transparency become a real tool for dialogue and social cohesion”, discussed citizens’ access to budget information; community participation in decision-making; the role of local administrations in creating genuine participatory processes, as well as practical examples provided by mayors from different localities.

The second panel, “Local revenues and economic development. Local financial autonomy as a driver of community development”, addressed the economic dimension of local administrations; the capacity of local authorities to generate own revenues; the management of local taxes and fees; as well as the link between financial autonomy and the quality of public services.

Within both panels, local public administrations – partners of the project “MĂ IMPLIC – Project on civic engagement in local governance” – presented relevant experiences and innovative solutions. Thus, the Mayor of Telița village, Anenii Noi district, announced, as a premiere, the application of an international good practice by signing a contract with a company specialized in debt management.

The interaction session and exchange of good practices on budget transparency and local revenue management provided a useful framework for experience exchange among local public authorities, for the analysis and validation of applied solutions, as well as for institutional dialogue with central authorities and experts. All these contribute to strengthening public trust and aligning local practices with national policies.

Within the project “MĂ IMPLIC – Project on civic engagement in local governance”, implemented with the support of Switzerland and implemented by SKAT, IDIS “Viitorul” experts provided personalized support to partner local public administrations in areas such as budgeting, transparency, participatory processes, and communication of decisions to the community.

📌 The “MĂ IMPLIC” Project contributes to strengthening local governance and increasing citizens’ access to quality public services by supporting local authorities and communities in developing administrative capacities, strategic planning, and improving public service delivery.

In total, 14 groups of local public administrations in the Republic of Moldova benefit from the project’s activities, which will bring direct benefits to approximately 106,000 citizens in partner communities.

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Three Essential Guides for Improving Communal Household Services, made available by the MĂ IMPLIC Project

Veronica Tomescu — Wed, 31 Jul 2024 08:15:56 +0000

Three Essential Guides for Improving Communal Household Services, made available by the MĂ IMPLIC Project

The “MĂ IMPLIC” project provides three essential guides for improving communal household services, as part of its ongoing efforts to strengthen local governance and increase public access to quality services. These documents are:

Service Improvement Plan. PART I. USER PROCESS GUIDE
Service Improvement Plan. PART II. DATA PROCESSING GUIDE
Service Improvement Plan. APPLICATION INSTRUCTION

Since October 2021, the “MĂ IMPLIC” project has used the SIP tool (Service Improvement Plan) in thirty local public administrations/groups of partner LPAs in the Northern, Central, Southern regions and UTA Gagauzia. The tool has been continuously adapted to meet the specific needs of LPAs in the Republic of Moldova, based on practical recommendations and lessons learned throughout the application process.

In Phase II, the “MĂ IMPLIC” project aims to contribute to strengthening local governance and increasing public access to better services by providing support and assistance to first-level LPA groups that express interest in creating partnerships and/or aspiring to initiate a voluntary amalgamation process of administrative-territorial units (UAT). By creating useful tools for LPAs, the project will continue to contribute to the development of communal household services in partner communities.

The guides are now available for download in PDF and WORD formats and are essential for any local public administration that aims to improve communal household services in their community.

These documents were developed as part of the “MĂ IMPLIC” Project – Civic Engagement in Local Governance (Phase II, 2023-2027), funded by the Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation (SDC) and implemented by Skat Consulting Ltd. The content of the documents does not necessarily reflect the views of the mentioned partners.

Authors: Anatol Bucatca, Tudor Golub, Andriy Kavun

Service Improvement Plan. PART I. USER PROCESS GUIDE

This guide describes the step-by-step methodology for consolidating inter-community partnerships, measuring satisfaction with provided services, evaluating services and operators, documenting and collecting data, analyzing intervention options, and planning actions to improve communal household services.

Service Improvement Plan. PART II. DATA PROCESSING GUIDE

The logical continuation of the SIP development process, this guide describes the methodology for processing previously collected data and information and developing the final product – the Service Improvement Plan.

Application Instruction for the Self-Evaluation of Communal Household Services

This instruction provides a step-by-step description of the self-evaluation process, an effective framework for discussion and analysis among various community actors, a means to establish the initial capacity level and to subsequently evaluate the progress made. It is designed to ensure the sustainability of the self-evaluation tool after the project’s completion.

PLANUL DE ÎMBUNĂTĂȚIRE A SERVICIILOR DE GOSPODĂRIE COMUNALĂ. Partea I. Ghidul de proces al utilizatorului (PDF)

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PLANUL DE ÎMBUNĂTĂȚIRE A SERVICIILOR DE GOSPODĂRIE COMUNALĂ. Partea I. Ghidul de proces al utilizatorului (WORD)

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PLANUL DE ÎMBUNĂTĂȚIRE A SERVICIILOR DE GOSPODĂRIE COMUNALĂ. PARTEA II. Ghid de procesare date (PDF)

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PLANUL DE ÎMBUNĂTĂȚIRE A SERVICIILOR DE GOSPODĂRIE COMUNALĂ. PARTEA II. Ghid de procesare date (WORD)

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AUTOEVALUAREA SERVICIILOR DE GOSPODĂRIE COMUNALĂ. Instrucțiune de aplicare (PDF)

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AUTOEVALUAREA SERVICIILOR DE GOSPODĂRIE COMUNALĂ. Instrucțiune de aplicare (WORD)

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We remind you that 14 groups of LPAs from Moldova will benefit from stronger local governance and increased access to quality public services, thanks to the support of the Project MĂ IMPLIC, funded by the Government of Switzerland and implemented by Skat Consulting. The project “MĂ IMPLIC” in Phase 2 aims to contribute to strengthening local governance and increasing the population’s access to better public services. The project will provide support to local authorities and citizens to improve local administration, strategic planning, and public service delivery. This initiative will bring benefits to approximately 106,000 citizens in these communities.

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Job announcement: Office Manager

Veronica Tomescu — Tue, 10 Oct 2023 12:47:17 +0000

Job announcement: Office Manager

TERMS OF REFERENCE

Title: Office Manager

Project: MA IMPLIC – Project on Civic Engagement in Local Governance

Contract duration: November 2023 – October 2027 (subject to confirmation of funding by the donor)

Expected workload: full time employment

BACKGROUND

The Project on civic engagement in local governance “MA IMPLIC” (Phase 2: November 2023 – October 2027) aims at ensuring that the rural population of Moldova has equitable access to quality public service provision and at supporting the government of Moldova in the implementation of the local government reform. The project is implemented by Skat Consulting Ltd., a Swiss consulting firm is financed by the Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation. Skat Consulting Ltd, and its project implementation unit, a Moldovan-registered non-profit organisation, implement donor-financed projects for a period of more than 10 years in Moldova already.

The project is implemented by a team of ca 10 full-time staff operating from an office in central Chisinau. The team is headed by an expatriate Team Leader who is also based permanently in Chisinau. The project activities are implemented in pilot locations – rural communities in different parts of the country.

SCOPE OF WORK

The MA IMPLIC project is looking to recruit an Office Manager to ensure smooth running of all office operations after the person who occupied this position in the past 3 years has been internally promoted to another position:

The scope of functions and responsibilities comprises, inter alia:

Ensuring the functionality of the project office in Chisinau (office supplies, document management, receiving visitors, et al.);
Organisation of project events (trainings, workshops, meetings) in- and outside of Chisinau (booking of venues, catering, transport, logistics arrangements for participants, et al.)
HR support (keeping the vacation and holidays schedule, prepare HR related orders, drafting employment contracts and additional agreements, keeping staff time sheet, et al.)
Performing procurement procedures for internal (office) acquisitions according to procurement guideline;
Prepare contracts and monitor implementation (quality and quantity of administrative and supply contracts; collect invoices and prepare for internal processing)
Knowledge management (some translations, uploading content to project website, minutes of internal meetings, et al.)

CONDITIONS

Competitive Salary
Additional Health-insurance package
Annual leave in line with Moldovan Labour Law
Flexible arrangements for work from home, in agreement with the needs of the position holder
Work mostly in Chisinau, work in locations outside Chisinau can be adjusted to meet the needs of the position holder
Friendly work environment which encourages self-initiative, responsibility and professional growth

QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS REQUIRED

Education	Higher education
Experience	· At least three years of professional working experience in a comparable function · At least one year work experience in donor-financed projects / NGOs
Language Requirements	Fluency in oral and written English and Romanian Good command of Russian is an advantage
Competencies	High level of responsibility and organization capacities; Self-driven and initiative personality; High level of digital skills and ICT literacy; Good interpersonal skills; Driving license and confidence in urban and overland driving (manual gear shift) is an advantage.

APPLICATIONS

Interested individuals are expected to apply by sending the following information to info@int.skat.ch quoting Office Manager in the subject line of the e-mail.

Curriculum Vitae in English language;
Motivational letter in English language;
Information about earliest date of availability.

Applications must reach us no later than 22 October 2023.
Interviews with shortlisted candidates will be held during the week commencing 30 October 2023.

Job announcement: Capacity Development Advisor

Veronica Tomescu — Tue, 10 Oct 2023 12:18:15 +0000

Job announcement: Capacity Development Advisor

TERMS OF REFERENCE

Title: Capacity Development Advisor

Project: MA IMPLIC – Project on Civic Engagement in Local Governance

Contract duration: November 2023 – October 2027, 4 years (subject to confirmation of funding by the donor)

Type of contract & expected workload: consultant / part-time employment, ca 50% / 10 days/month on average

BACKGROUND

The Project on civic engagement in local governance “MA IMPLIC” (Phase 2: November 2023 – October 2027) aims at ensuring that the rural population of Moldova has equitable access to quality public service provision and at supporting the government of Moldova in the implementation of the local government reform. The project is implemented by Skat Consulting Ltd., a Swiss consulting firm, and is financed by the Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation. Skat Consulting Ltd, and its project implementation unit, a Moldovan-registered non-profit organization, implement donor-financed projects for a period of more than 10 years in Moldova already.

The project supports project partners at local and national levels. Activities at the national level support government institutions in the implementation of Public Administration, and here especially the Local Government reform. At the local level, the project supports capacity development, civic engagement, and improvement of public service infrastructure in rural communities. In the 2^nd phase, Ma Implic aims to support groups (“clusters”) of rural LPA which will jointly deliver better public services and improve governance processes. The selection of these partner LPA groups will be made in the first half year of the projects new phase (between December 2023 and March 2024). We expect the total number of such partner LPA groups to be 10 which will be located across the country.

One of the activity areas of the Ma Implic project aims to increase capacities of partner LPA groups to improve the necessary capacities and skills to improve the performance of their core functions. This will include formats such as trainings, peer-exchanges, mentoring and other suitable formats to enhance skills and capacities in topics such as organisational and strategic planning, public financial management, citizen outreach and transparency; project preparation and management, human resource management, anti-corruption and integrity, digital literacy.

The expected results of these activities are expected to result in measurable improvements of LPA capacities. The Ma Implic project will use the FOCAS tool[1] to measure these.

SCOPE OF WORK

The Capacity Development Advisor will work in close collaboration with the Component Manager for Capacity Development and Citizen Engagement. The division of labour between the Component Manager and the Capacity Development Advisor will also depend on the profile and the experience of the successful candidate. The scope of tasks comprises:

Guiding partner LPA and ensuring regular implementation of the FOCAS assessments;
Identification of priority topics for training measures and development of a capacity development schedule during the 4 years of Ma Implic Phase 2;
Identification of suitable capacity development formats and of relevant training providers;
Steering and monitoring of the implementation of the capacity development programs;
Contributing to the overall work of the Ma Implic project by planning project activities (stakeholder analysis, communication, civic engagement, etc.), analyzing progress and lessons learnt from capacity development measures and ensuring synergies with the other activity areas of the Ma Implic project;
Ensuring good quality reporting of capacity development activities.

QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS REQUIRED

Education	Higher education in public administration, management, (adult) education or other relevant fields
Experience	· At least five years of professional working experience, · At least three years work experience in donor-financed projects / NGOs, · Work experience in (local) public administration is a distinctive advantage, · Previous work experience in a comparable position
Language Requirements	· Fluency in oral and written Romanian · Good command of English · Good command of Russian is an advantage
Competencies	· High level of responsibility and organizational capacities; · Self-driven and initiative personality; · Team player · Good command of digital skills and ICT literacy; · Good interpersonal skills

APPLICATIONS

Interested individuals are expected to apply by sending the following information to info@int.skat.ch quoting Capacity Development Advisor in the subject line of the e-mail.

Curriculum Vitae in English language, incl. three reference persons;
Motivational letter in English language;
Information about earliest date of availability.

Applications must reach us no later than 22 October 2023.
Interviews with shortlisted candidates will be held during the week commencing 30 October 2023.

[1] https://cancelaria.gov.md/ro/apc/instrumentul-de-analiza-capacitatii-organizationale-si-functionale-focas

Job announcement: Finance and Administration Manager (2 positions)

Veronica Tomescu — Fri, 12 Mar 2021 07:44:18 +0000

Job announcement: Finance and Administration Manager (2 positions)

Skat Consulting Ltd. invites qualified candidates with a background in Finance, Accounting and Administration to apply to the position of Finance and Administration Manager in 2 projects which Skat Consulting Ltd is implementing in the Republic of Moldova:

1) Mă Implic – Project on civic engagement in local governance (Phase 1: 11.2019 – 10.2023), funded by the Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation,

2) Proiect de apă și sanitație în satele din Moldova (ApaSan+) (05.2021 – 11.2023), funded by the Austrian Development Agency (ADA).

Skat Consulting Ltd. is a Swiss consulting company with 40 years of track record of successful, high-impact projects and partnerships, adding value to companies, organizations, and government agencies at home and abroad. Since more than 12 years Skat is supporting local public administrations in Moldova and neighboring countries. The Ma Implic and the ApaSan+ projects are both implemented through the Fundatia Centrul Moldo-Elvețian pentru Cooperare SKAT, a legal entity registered in the Republic of Moldova, through separate project teams.

The Ma Implic project aims at ensuring that rural population of Moldova has equitable access to quality public service provision. The project works to improve infrastructure and civic participation in 30 rural community projects. At the national level, the project supports the policy, legal and financial environment for quality public service provision and decentralization reform. More information can be found on https://www.facebook.com/ProiectulMaImplic

The ApaSan+ project aims at improving water supply and sanitation infrastructure and services in selected Moldovan villages, by demonstrating innovative technologies and managerial set-ups that are affordable and replicable. The project builds on the experience and results of the successful ApaSan project (2011-2019, www.apasan.skat.ch) and is currently in its inception phase.

The positions are to be filled for the project duration until October 2023, and start as soon as the potential candidates will be selected.

Duty stations are the respective project offices in Chisinau. Flexible home office arrangements will apply as long as the circumstances require. The project teams are relatively small, flexible and dynamic teams (Ma Implic, 6 permanent staff, ApaSan+ 3 permanent staff) and more international and Moldovan experts working on short- and longer-term assignments with the project all over the territory of Moldova.

The position reports to the respective Team Leader (resident in Chisinau, Moldova) and coordinates closely with skat headquarters in St Gallen, Switzerland. A training / introduction to skat HQ in Switzerland is foreseen.

Tasks and responsibilities

The Finance and Administration Manager will:

Handle all finance and accounting functions of the project, including asset management, cash flow management, payroll, bank and cash transactions, reporting
Ensure that all financial and administrative procedures and practices are in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles and in strict compliance the project’s Financial and Administrative Procedures (FAP), relevant donor instructions and regulations and Moldovan national legislation, regulations, rules and guidelines.
Manage the preparation and maintenance of all necessary financial records and reports, accounts payable, accounts receivable, accurate inventory of all the assets; ensure that the purchasing of materials, supplies and equipment are conducted in accordance with internal policies and procedures.
Prepare and present annual financial statements on request, contract yearly financial audits and provide all necessary information to auditors.
Under instruction of the Team Leader oversee human resource management for all employees.
Coordination and supervision of the project’s Admin team.

The position can be filled as a full-time (100%) or as a part-time position (min. 70%).

Required Skills and Experience

Education:

Master’s Degree (or equivalent) in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration or other relevant fields.

Experience:

At least 5 years of professional experience is required, ideally obtained in the field of international development (“donor-financed”) projects.
Solid knowledge of, and practical experience with all relevant legal requirements applicable in the Republic of Moldova.
Fully confident in the usage of computers and office software packages (MS Word, Excel, etc) and advanced knowledge of spreadsheet and accounting software, experience in handling web-based management systems.

Language Requirements:

Very good command of oral and written English and Romanian

Applications shall include CV (max 4 pages); Cover letter (1 page) indicating 3 reference persons, as supervisors from previous assignments. Applications will be received until including 18 April, 2021 (midnight) electronically in pdf format to info@int.skat.ch.

Only complete applications will be considered and only short-listed candidates will be contacted for the interview.

Job announcement: Technical Consultant(s) in the field of Solid Waste Management, Water Supply /Sanitation and Street Lighting

Veronica Tomescu — Thu, 11 Mar 2021 14:49:54 +0000

Job announcement: Technical Consultant(s) in the field of Solid Waste Management, Water Supply /Sanitation and Street Lighting

TERMS OF REFERENCE

Job title: Technical Consultant(s) in the field of Solid Waste Management, Water Supply /Sanitation and Street Lighting

Reference to the project: MA IMPLIC – Project on civic engagement in local governance

Contract type: Individual Consulting Contract, input based

BACKGROUND

The MA IMPLIC project aims to ensure that the rural population of Moldova has equitable access to quality public services. At the local level, the project will support local public authorities from 30 rural partner municipalities concerned to manage the provision of services in a participatory, efficient, inclusive and sustainable manner. People will also be more involved in making local decisions and monitoring the provision of services in the targeted municipalities, due to the intervention of the project. At national level, the project will support the political, legal and financial environment for the provision of quality public services and the reform of decentralization.

PURPOSE OF THE CONSULTANCY

The main objective of the Consultants(s) is to facilitate the implementation of selected local interventions on water supply (7 projects) and sanitation (3 projects) , public street lighting (3 projects) and solid waste management (17 projects), as well as technical and consultative expertise of infrastructure construction and/or rehabilitation projects.

We expect that at least two individual consultants will be required to support the 17 projects in the field of waste management.

We expect that at least two individual consultants will be required to support the 10 projects in the field of water / sanitation.

We expect that one individual consultant will be required to support the 3 projects in the field of street lighting.

At the first stage of their involvement the Consultant(s) will undertake a detailed technical, socio-economic assessment and environment impact assessment to determine the most suitable intervention option for each of the target projects. The Consultant(s) will provide technical assistance and build capacities among beneficiaries in technical evaluation, preparation of interventions for investments, ensuring the compliance of projects with the national normative framework, thus ensuring cost effective capital investment and efficient use of resources. Before the investment phase the Consultant(s) will advise the project team and the beneficiaries on the best applicable solutions and will propose a set of recommendations for each intervention.

At the second stage (Investments) the Consultant(s) will be expected to closely monitor the progress of works and supervise infrastructure sites and civil works within the target projects in accordance with technical design, contract requirements and the legislation of the Republic of Moldova. The consultant(s) will also support the project beneficiaries in the process of accepting the final work.

PERIOD OF ASSIGNMENT and SCOPE OF WORK

Consultants for projects in the field of water / sanitation: April 2021 – June 2023, with a possibility for extension, subject to progress of the individual projects. The estimated scope of work is 40 days for each of the ten projects.

Consultants for projects in the field of waste management: April 2021 – September 2022, with a possibility for extension, subject to progress of the individual projects. The estimated scope of work is 20 days for each of the seventeen projects.

Consultants for projects in the field of street lighting: April 2021 – December 2021, with a possibility for extension, subject to progress of the individual projects. The estimated scope of work is 15 days for each of the three projects.

SUPERVISION AND COORDINATION

The Consultant(s) will report to the Ma Implic Task Manager who will be a regular point of contact and communication for all matters related to the scope of this ToR. In addition, the Consultant(s) will closely work with respective Local Facilitators of the MA IMPLIC project and local implementing partners as deemed necessary. The Consultant(s) shall coordinate and consult with the Task Manager, and Local Action Group (comprising citizens and the LPA) to collect their inputs and suggestions while completing the assigned tasks.

ACTIVITIES AND EXPECTED RESULTS

The Consultant(s) will undertake the following tasks for each selected intervention (regardless of the sector / type of service)

	Name of activity/result	Contents	Remarks
1	Technical assessment	Undertake the technical assessment with the Local Action Group to evaluate and analyze the proposed scheme as per demand collection form and decide whether or not a scheme is feasible from a technical point of view. Sharing the findings of technical assessment with the Task manager.
2	Prepare an assessment report	As an output after the technical assessment (1), a succinct report shall be drafted (ENG or ROM languages)
3	Design technical solutions	Based on assessment report at least two suitable intervention options will be developed	Strictly follow Government of Moldova standards for design standard specifications and also consider MA IMPLIC practices and methodology
4	Selection of appropriate for local needs solution	Advice Local Action Group on selection of appropriate for local needs.	Local Action group should select one from a few technical solutions proposed by Consultant(s)
5	Capacity building orientation and training	Support to the LPA to select and contract a qualified (certified) engineering bureau to develop technical specifications for the procurement. Participation as a member of the evaluation committee for the selection of contractors. This would include initial orientation on Local Action Group mobilization, construction management, and imparting required skills for management, operation and maintenance of service	Before investments, during construction/acquisition and post construction/acquisition as appropriate
6	Site layout and Material/Equipment quality assessment	The Local Action Group is given technical advice on construction material/equipment quality. The consultancy should help the community to check the standards during or after purchase. Such orientation can be carried out in conjunction with site lay out.	Inclusion of Local Action Group (population) on implementation process
7	Supervision of the construction work/equipment procurement along with Local Action group	Supervision ensures that the scheme is built according to the technical design and specifications, equipment correspond to the proposed solution	According to Investment Contract and Calendar Schedule
8	Work measurement and work completion report	Checking whether the quality of completed work is satisfactory. When the construction work is completed and meets the quality requirements, the Consultant(s) prepares a work completion report	According to Investment Contract and Calendar Schedule

RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE CONSULTANTS

Sector-specific tasks and responsibilities

The work for the Consultant(s) on solid waste management will include following activities:

Carry out a detailed analysis of the current waste generation patterns to select the best waste management option and disposal location. The Consultant(s) will develop a multi-criteria analysis justifying the selection option, criteria and weights.
Review the needs for solid waste management in the target areas. Assess the needs of all relevant stakeholders concerning waste management and disposal (private, public sector, citizens).
Assess the technical and economic feasibility of a source separation system to recover valuable recyclable waste streams and include the necessary infrastructure (e.g. collection bins, hydraulic presses etc.) in the landfill design.
Identify possible income generating activities and recommended potential partnerships for the investments activities.
Perform an Environmental Impact Assessment
Make necessary recommendations for institutional changes in managing of service
Conduct a financial analysis of the landfill and waste management operations.
Design a timeline for the construction/rehabilitation of the landfill under each potential scenario.

The work for the Consultant(s) on water supply and sanitation will include following activities:

Analyse the technical aspects and assess the feasibility of intervention options for construction/rehabilitation of water supply and or sewerage service. The Consultant(s) shall consult widely with the Local Action Group on the acceptability of identified options and make recommendations as to optimal one.
Review the existing technical designs and/or prepare recommendations and or changes for the proposed intervention in accordance with national construction norms and technical requirements.
Assist the Local Action Group in developing tender documents (including, but not limited to, design, requirements and technical specifications, requirements for contractors), carrying out tender procedure, preparing evaluation report and contract.
Identify hazards for the design and construction stages. This must comprise procedural risks, environmental risks, technical and quality risks, risk of cost overrun, risk of delays, risk to third parties, etc.
Assess the likelihood of these risks and the potential consequences. Identify possible mitigation measures.
Verify that the progress of the Works is in compliance with the Programmes approved under the Contracts on behalf of the LPA(s). Notify the Task Manager as far as possible in advance of any possible non-compliance with the Programme.
Carry out an oversight inspection of the work being executed by the Contractors to provide assurance as to the quality and standards of the materials and workmanship, and compliance with the specifications and drawings as included in the contracts, the Approved Design, the Detailed Drawings, the Quality Assurance Manual and any agreed amendment there to.
Supervise facilities inspections, all installation work at the sites and commissioning/testing of Project components, if required.

The work for the Consultant(s) on street lighting will include following activities:

Detailed asset inventory of the street lighting system of the municipality
Analyse, to the extent possible, and comment on the current street lighting system and maintenance, institutional set up, legal practices, standards, suggest areas for improvements.
Collect and analyze data on electrical consumption of the current street lighting system of the municipality.
Collect and analyse data on the operation and maintenance costs born by the municipality to operate and maintain its street lighting system.
On the basis of the analysis of the current technical baseline, the Consultant shall identify areas of energy efficiency improvement for the street lighting system. It shall highlight the energy saving and its impact on the annual lighting bill of the municipality, based on a simulation using relevant software and according national lighting standards.
Review and comment on the need to upgrade/replace light columns, lamp and or feeder/switches and propose a realistic upgrade plan indicating approximate number of columns/lamp/switches to be replaced/upgraded with an indicative timeline.
In line with the applicable standards, to propose a street lighting standard (light quality standard: illuminance and luminance) for each category of the street in the technical and functional parameters.
Analyse the remote lighting control and monitoring systems available in the market, benefits and drawbacks of the usage of each of them as well conduct costs comparison.
Assemble and review all available relevant data, reports, designs and mapping for the proposed intervention and advise on any new or additional technical design works that may be required.
Prepare indicative technical specifications of the equipment and inventory to be procured during project implementation.
Develop a detailed business case for the intervention. Energy saving calculations should be detailed for the intervention as well as the corresponding investment plan.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

The technical consultant should have education and knowledge in civil engineering, water and sanitation, national construction codes and standards, building laws, as well as extensive experience in implementing community development projects.

Education: University Degree in civil engineering, water, sanitation or architecture, and/or other relevant area;
Work experience: at least 5 years of work experience in the field of civil engineering;
Technical-professional attestation certificate issued by national authority INCERCOM;
Extensive experience in monitoring/supervision/supporting infrastructure and civil works, preferably street light renovation, water and sanitation networks;
In depth knowledge of national legislation related to the construction works;
Experience within community development programs is an asset;
Language skills: excellent command of written and spoken Romanian and Russian is required; knowledge of English is an asset;
Computer proficiency, including knowledge of MS Office products (Word, Excel, Power Point);
High level of responsibility and organization capacities, creative approach to solving issues;
Excellent communication and reporting skills;
Ability to meet deadlines and prioritize multiple tasks;
Capacity to communicate fluently with different stakeholders (civil society, local authorities, local communities, project staff);
Driving license category B and availability of travel with own car.

APPLICATION PROCEDURES

Qualified and interested candidates are hereby requested to apply. The application should contain the personal CV in Romanian or (preferably) English language, indicating education background/professional qualifications, all relevant past experience, as well as contact details of the candidate and three professional references.

Interested candidates are requested to submit their application to info@int.skat.ch, quoting “Technical consultant(s) in the field of SWM, WSS and street lighting” in the subject line. The deadline for applications is 21 March 2021.

Only individual applications will be considered. Engineering consulting firms are not eligible for this assignment.