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Public Institution National Environmental Projects Implementation Office (P.I.NEPIO) - announcement of selection of consultants to provide thematic consultancy services
Within the project: " Umbrella Programme to Support NBSAP Update and the 7th National Reports", financially supported by the Global Environment Facility (GEF) and implemented by the P.I.NEPIO, in collaboration with the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP).
The objective of the project: The main objective of the project is to support countries in revising and updating their National Biodiversity Strategies and Action Plans (NBSAPs) in order to align with the recently agreed upon Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework and enable effective implementation of the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) and the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework at the national level. In addition, this grant supports countries in preparing and submitting their 7th National Report on the implementation of the Convention on Biological Diversity and the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework.
In accordance with Decision 15/6 of the Convention on biological diversity - Mechanisms for planning, monitoring, reporting and review, the project will assist the Ministry of Environment to:
- to submit the seventh national report of the Republic of Moldova by 28 February 2026, to enable the preparation of the global reviews, as per Article 26 of the Convention, using the Guidance for Revising or Updating National Biodiversity Strategies and Action Plans to align with the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework and the Template for Submission of National Targets As Part Of National Biodiversity Strategies And Action Plans6 Towards The Implementation of the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework;
- to collaborate, with other reporting processes, including the Sustainable Development Goals and relevant multilateral environment agreement reporting, including by using a modular data reporting tool, such as DART, on a voluntary basis;
- to use headline indicators and to provide responses on binary yes/no questions, as set out in the monitoring framework of the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework adopted in decision 15/5, in their national reports, and supplemented, as appropriate, by optional component and complementary indicators also included therein and other national indicators.
The following consultants are required to support the preparation of the 7th National report on biodiversity:
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Consultant |
Targets |
Specification of Task |
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Consultant – team leader for the preparation of the 7th National Biodiversity Report |
Targets 1 - 23 |
General coordination of the team of consultants to collect information for the preparation of the 7N Report. Drafting the 7N Report Organizing consultation and validation seminars Presentation of the 7th National Report on the CHM Portal (online format) |
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International Consultant – advising in the preparation of the 7th National Report |
Targets 1-23 |
Advising the national team in the preparation of the 7N Report. |
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Consultant – integrating biodiversity values into the political/legislative framework |
Targets – 1, 2,3,5, 6, 8, 14,17, 19, 20, 22, 23 |
Assessing the progress of the political and legislative framework in the field of biodiversity |
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Emerald sites |
Targets – 1,2,3,9 |
Assessing progress in: - Ensuring the institutional framework and implementing efficient management for the forest fund and national ecological networks -Ecological reconstruction of degraded ecosystems to ensure at least 10% of degraded lands - Expanding the areas of state-protected natural areas to 8% of the country's territory and ensuring their sustainable management - Sustainable management of wild species in the forest fund improves, providing social, economic and environmental benefits -Sustainable forestry management Evaluation of progress in the development of forestry management in the National Forest Fund (period 2020-2024), development of forestry management for communal forests (owned by LPAs) in the period 2020-2025 Progress in implementing the action plan for the implementation of the PNERP (quantitative data 2023-2025) Assessment of sustainable management of high conservation value forests (HCVFs) Progress in Emerald Network management |
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Consultants - vulnerable plant species (Red Book), invasive alien species, CITES wildlife harvesting, use and trade, Emerald species, green space (blue) improvement and urban planning |
Targets – 4,5,6,9, 10,12 |
Assessing progress in: - Protection of threatened species included in the Red Book of the Republic of Moldova - Harvesting, use and trade in wildlife are sustainable, safe and in accordance with national legislation and the CITES Convention - Management of invasive alien species - Sustainable management of wild species in the forest fund improves, providing social, economic and environmental benefits - Improving green (blue) spaces and urban planning - Assessment of biodiversity management in agricultural and forestry areas Preparation of the report on the Emerald species at the Bern Convention. |
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Consultants - vulnerable animal species (Red Book), invasive alien species, CITES wildlife harvesting, use and trade, Emerald species, green space (blue) improvement and urban planning |
Targets – 4,5,6,9, 10,12 |
Assessing progress in: - Protection of threatened species included in the Red Book of the Republic of Moldova - Harvesting, use and trade in wildlife are sustainable, safe and in accordance with national legislation and the CITES Convention - Management of invasive alien species - Sustainable management of wild species in the forest fund improves, providing social, economic and environmental benefits - Improving green (blue) spaces and urban planning - Assessment of biodiversity management in agricultural areas, aquaculture, fisheries and forestry Preparation of the report on the Emerald species at the Bern Convention. |
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Consultant - Reducing pollution with an impact on biodiversity |
Targets - 7 |
Assessing progress in Reducing pollution from all sources with impacts on biodiversity and ecosystem services |
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Consultant - sustainable management of wildlife, nature's contributions, ecosystem services |
Targets – 11, 14 |
Assessing progress in: - Restoring, maintaining and enhancing nature's contributions, including ecosystem services, to sectors of the national economy, particularly at the local level/local communities - The multiple values of biodiversity are integrated into the country's sustainable development policy framework, including at the local level. |
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Consultant - climate change and nature-based solutions |
Targets – 8 |
Assessing progress in: - Minimizing the impact of climate change including through nature-based solutions and/or ecosystem approaches |
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Consultant - Genetic resources and biosecurity, fair and equitable sharing of benefits |
Targets -13, 17 |
Assessing progress in: - Fair and equitable sharing of benefits arising from genetic resources in accordance with the provisions of the Nagoya Protocol - Ensuring functional biosecurity in accordance with the Cartagena Protocol and the Nagoya-Kuala Lumpur Supplementary Protocol on Liability and Compensation |
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Consultant - Information and data available for biodiversity, GIS, Clearing-House Mechanism. |
Targets - 21 |
Assessing progress in: - Developing the framework of available information and data for correct decision-making associated with biodiversity conservation |
Specific requirements for the technical consultant
Academic qualifications:
- Bachelor, Master (or equivalent) in the field of environment, biology, or other related fields;
- Knowledge of national commitments under the Convention of Biological diversity and its Protocols;
- Experience in working with UNEP and other international organizations in the identified field would be an advantage.
Technical offer
The technical offer will include:
1. Identity card/passport;
2. Applicant's CV;
3. Letters of intent / documents confirming the capacity / previous experience in preparing similar documents
Interested candidates will submit their offers by 29.09.2025, 17:00 to the following e-mail addresses: cancelaria@onipm.gov.md and xmartin02@yahoo.com.
