Local Consultant supporting the evaluation of the Promotion of Anti-corruption in Moldova

Job Description

Objective of the contract

While the promotion of anti-corruption by German Development Cooperation has been on the agenda for a while, increased attention has been given to the strengthening of anti-corruption efforts with the performance profile anti-corruption and integrity in 2022 by the BMZ. BMZ’s approach consists of two components: mainstreaming anti-corruption across German development cooperation and interventions promoting anti-corruption in partner countries.

The focus of the evaluation is on the question to which degree the BMZ‘s approach to curb corruption is appropriate and suitable to contribute to the prevention and reduction of corruption as a development obstacle. The evaluation will provide insights and recommendations for BMZ and implementing organisations with regards to mainstreaming anti-corruption and effectiveness of direct measures of anti-corruption.

As part of the evaluation, DEval will conduct a case study in Moldova. Fieldwork for the case study will take probably one week at the end of April 2026. DEval is looking for a Local Consultant to prepare, implement, and follow-up on the case study on behalf of DEval. Tasks will include organizing, conducting and recording interviews in Colombia and carrying out document/ literature reviews, as well as managing the logistics as part of the case study.

Required qualifications

• University degree in economics or social sciences as evidenced by diploma (Master’s degree or comparable degree)
• Professional experience in qualitative data collection and documentation, incl. conducting semi-structured interviews proven by minimum two reference projects 
• Professional experience in anti-corruption or an equivalent of sectoral expertise in Governance evidenced by two reference projects 
• Very good knowledge of common computer programs (Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel)
• Very good knowledge of and ability to work in English (at least C1, written and oral) evidenced by CV and/or certificates. Very good (minimum B2) knowledge of the local language (Romanian) is an advantage.

Contract period: 13 April 2026 – 5 June 2026

The tender documents can be found here:

https://www.dtvp.de/Satellite/public/company/project/CXS0YE4YTQMUFQMX/en/overview

Questions about the tender can be submitted electronically via the German Procurement Portal (DTVP) until 18 March 2026.

Offers can be be submitted electronically via the German Procurement Portal (DTVP) by 30 March 2026, 9.00 am CEST.

About the Organization

The German Institute for Development Evaluation (DEval) provides governmental and non-governmental development cooperation organisations with independent and scientifically sound evaluations, which they can feed into their strategies, instruments and programmes. By enabling evidence-based policy-making, DEval aims to make German development cooperation more effective and to increase transparency in the use of public funds. DEval was established in 2012 and is mandated by the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ).

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