Extended call: Evaluator for the end-of-project evaluation of “Strengthening the Consumer Protection Framework in the Republic of Moldova”

The overall objective of the project is for consumer rights to be known and enforced in the Republic of Moldova. This contributes to the overall objective of this call for proposals, namely strengthening the capacity of civil society organisations (CSOs) in the process of implementing the Association Agreement, including at local level, given that consumer protection is an essential component of the association agenda and of the European integration process.

2. Overall objective of this assignment.

The purpose of the call is to select an individual expert to carry out the independent final evaluation of the project “Consolidating the Consumer Protection Framework in Moldova”. The evaluation will focus on the effectiveness, efficiency, impact and sustainability of the project. The evaluator will analyse the project’s performance against the planned results, as defined in the project’s logical framework and results framework, and will formulate actionable recommendations to strengthen future initiatives aimed at improving the consumer protection framework in the Republic of Moldova.

The evaluation is expected to take place between September 2026 and November 2026.

The evaluator will deliver the following outputs:

• Inception report: will detail the evaluation design, methodology and work plan. It will be consulted on and validated by the project team – by 30 September 2026.
• Report on the results of the interviews/surveys: will present the main findings from the evaluator’s discussions with relevant stakeholders regarding the project’s activities and results – by 31 October 2026.
• Draft Evaluation Report: will address the four key dimensions of the evaluation (effectiveness, efficiency, impact, sustainability) and will include evidence-based conclusions and recommendations – 15 November 2026.
• Final Evaluation Report: will incorporate the feedback received and will include an executive summary, findings, conclusions and recommendations – 30 November 2026.

3. Minimum requirements for candidates:

• Professional experience in evaluating similar projects funded by international institutions (at least 5 years of experience);
• In-depth understanding of the civil society ecosystem in the Republic of Moldova and the challenges it faces;
• Knowledge of the context in which public authorities in the Republic of Moldova operate;
• Strong analytical and report-writing skills;
• Knowledge and expertise in collecting and analysing qualitative and quantitative data, including conducting interviews, developing monitoring indicators and using data to formulate causal links.

4. Submission of application files:

1) Technical offer, which must include:

• The evaluator’s CV;
• Motivation letter, describing relevant experience, including previous experience in evaluating similar projects;
• The proposed methodology and a detailed calendar of activities, indicating the deadlines for completing the tasks and for submitting the expected deliverables, in accordance with these Terms of Reference (ToR);
• References and recommendations.

2) Financial offer with a breakdown of costs. The financial offer will be submitted in euros (EUR) and will include all applicable taxes.

The estimated workload is 30 days.

5. Deadline for submitting the application file

The application file will be submitted in Romanian or English and will contain the technical and financial proposals. The documents will be sent to the email address: procurari@expert-grup.org iulia@expert-grup.org  by 24 April 2026, 19:00. Please note that only complete applications will be considered.

For any additional information, you can contact us at  info@expert-grup.org . Contact person: Iulia Sîrghi-Zolotco.