UNDP Moldova

EDMITE_International Cryptocurrency Expert.

Vacancy Number: Qu25/03006

Location:	Chisinau, Moldova
Application Deadline:	16 May 2025, 16:30 (GMT+2:00)
Type of Contract:	Individual Contract
Starting date:	26 May 2025
Reference to the project:	Enhancing Democracy in Moldova through Inclusive and Transparent Elections
Expected Duration of Assignment:	6WD
Supporting Documents: 101343443_Offerors Letter to UNDP Confirming Interest and Availability 101343444_Statement of Health_Individual Contractors 101343445_Guides_Suppliers 101344168_Terms of Reference UN_Supplier_Negotiation_UNDP-MDA-00717_English

Background

United Nations Development Programme, through Strengthening Democratic Resilience in Moldova (EDMITE II) Project hereby invites to submit an offer for a Cryptocurrency Expert (International Consultant) that will contribute to strengthening the capacities of Moldovan national authorities in enhancing electoral integrity, strengthening transparency, and reducing illicit political finance, under Vacancy Qu25/03006.

Deadline for submission of offers: 16-May-25, 16:30 (GMT+2:00).

For details regarding the competition and submission requirements, please visit the page: Procurement Notices - UNDP-MDA-00717 - Qu25/03006:EDMITE/International Cryptocurrency Expert

Scope of work

The expected objective of the International Consultant is to conceptualize, prepare and deliver 1 (one) 1-day training aimed at enhancing the knowledge and institutional readiness of Moldovan authorities in addressing transparency and oversight challenges related to digital financial tools in the electoral context.

Requirements for experience

Academic Background

Master’s degree in law, criminology, political science, computer science or a related field, or a Bachelor’s degree supplemented by 10 years of relevant professional expertise.

Professional Experience

Minimum 7 years of professional experience in the field of digital financial technologies, including risk detection, regulatory compliance, or investigation related to cryptocurrencies or digital assets - preferably in the context of financial oversight, anti-corruption, or electoral integrity.
Proven experience of working with government institutions or regulatory bodies, particularly in advisory or capacity-building roles in at least 2 (two) similar assignments.

Competencies

Previous professional experience in working with international organizations, including UN Agencies.
In-depth knowledge and understanding of international and European standards in the field of digital assets and virtual currencies.
Fluency in English. Working knowledge of Romanian is considered an asset.

Documents to be included

Interested individual consultants must submit the following documents/information to demonstrate their qualifications:

Offeror’s letter to UNDP confirming interest and availability for the individual contractor (IC) assignment, incorporating Financial Proposal in Annex 2.

Upload the signed version of the filled in Offeror’s letter to UNDP confirming interest and availability for the individual contractor (IC) assignment. Annex 2 to the Offeror's letter, incorporating the Financial Proposal, shall be filled in mandatorily and includes the detailed breakdown of costs supporting the all-inclusive financial proposal.

The Financial Proposal shall be additionally submitted directly in the system. Please ensure there are no mathematical errors and that amounts from Offeror's Letter to UNDP Confirming Interest and Availability match with your offer in the system.

Duly completed and updated personal CVs and at least 3 references.
One or more examples of written documents in which the applicant was a principal author to prove the in-depth knowledge and understanding of international and European standards in the field of digital assets and virtual currencies.