Moldova_Support the implementation of the "Fruit Garden of Moldova" operation and the beneficiaries Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs)

The overall objective of the technical assistance operation is to support the implementation of the EUR 120million loan operation “Fruit Garden of Moldova”. The operation is a line of credit which aims at providing investment funding and institutional support to Moldova's horticulture sector. The scope covers the whole value chain, from the education system, dedicated laboratories, quality control and safety standard services, to nurseries, orchards, table grape vineyards, pre-cooling units, cold transportation, cold storage, washing, sorting, grading equipment, packaging lines and processing facilities.

The specific objectives of the technical assistance operation are to support:

(i) the upgrading of the country's horticulture sector through capacity building of value chain stakeholders, capacity building of the project implementation unit (PIU) and increased access of stakeholders to market and other relevant information and

(ii) the implementation of projects financed by the EIB through marketing of the line of credit, capacity building of financial intermediaries and of the project implementation unit and support to the implementation of project financed by the EIB to ensure that EIB standards are met.

The team of key experts shall comprise a Team Leader/Expert in Value Chain Development and an Expert in Agricultural Financing and Banking.

Qualifications: 

Qualifications and skills

  • Education to at least University Degree in Finance, Banking, Business Administration, or related disciplines. Alternative professional qualifications may be accepted where supported by 8 years relevant field experience;
  • Fluency in written and spoken English is essential; knowledge of Romanian and/or Russian would be an advantage;
  • Computer literacy;
  • Pro-active personality, with the  ability to work well in a team, and excellent communication and inter-personal skills

General professional experience

  • In depth knowledge of the banking sector related to agricultural businesses in developing or transition countries, as evidenced by at least 8 years of relevant professional experience;
  • At least 8 years of relevant professional experience in the financing of agricultural, horticultural or manufacturing investments;
  • Minimum 5 years of professional experience of providing access to finance advisory services to SME’s in relevant sectors.

Specific professional experience

  • In depth knowledge of business management, as evidenced by at least 5 years of relevant professional experience;
  • At least 5 years of relevant international professional experience (outside the country of origin), with relevant professional experience in developing or transition countries a strong advantage;
  • Additional knowledge of operations in the horticulture sector would be of particular interest;
  • Experience in providing trainings to SMEs, preferably in the agriculture/agribusiness sectors.
Start / Duration: 

The main base of operations shall be the capital Chisinau and the intended start date is March 2018 and the period of execution of the activities is of 48 months from the commencement date.

Please send your most recent CV to:

Barbara.braun [at] afci.de

Please note, that only shortlisted experts will be contacted