Call for proposals: identifying a team of experts to prepare a study on opportunities for implementing EU economic governance principles under the project “Inform, Empower, Act”

The study provides for a comprehensive assessment of governance dynamics and reforms in Moldova related to the budget framework. Given that the budget framework depends on the economic and social sectors, the study will also include an analysis of recent trends and forecasts of the key economic and social indicators of the Republic of Moldova. The analysis will be carried out in accordance with the attached terms of reference.

The experts' tasks are divided as follows:

Expert 1 (estimated effort of 13 days) will be responsible for preparing the chapters:

• Analysis of the budget process in Moldova and recent trends in public finances
• Financial institutions.

Expert 2 (estimated effort of 12 days) will be responsible for preparing the chapter:

• Households

Expert 3 (estimated effort of 10 working days) will be responsible for preparing the chapter:

• Firms.

Expert 4 (estimated effort of 15 working days) will be responsible for preparing the chapters:

• Prices and monetary policy;
• External sector.

Applicants may choose one or more positions to apply for, depending on their profile. Candidates will indicate in their proposal the positions/chapters they are applying for.

Minimum requirements for candidates:

• Master's degree in economics, public administration, finance or other relevant fields;
• At least 4 years of experience in monitoring and evaluating public policies;
• At least 4 years of experience in developing policy studies in economics, public administration, finance or other relevant fields;
• At least 4 years of experience working with statistical data to conduct policy research in the fields mentioned above;
• Knowledge of the concepts of budget participation and participatory budgeting;
• Knowledge of the concepts of gender-based budgeting;
• Knowledge of the concepts of a territorial approach to the budget;
• Excellent teamwork and communication skills;
• Excellent public communication and presentation skills.

Interested candidates are invited to send their CVs in English and their financial proposals by e-mail to procurari@expert-grup.org info@expert-grup.org . Deadline for submitting proposals: 15 December 2021, 17.00.