Filière du Vin

The overall objective of the EIB funded “Filière du Vin Upgrading” initiative, to which this project will contribute, is to support the modernisation and development of the Moldovan wine sector in accordance with the existing 2005-2020 wine sector planning horizon as defined in national legislation. The ultimate objective is for the sector to match international benchmarks and best practices for the cost effective production of quality wines.

The proposed programme of Technical Assistance is to be carried out, with particular reference to the investment needs of the sector which might be satisfied through EIB financial support, with following specific objectives:

  1. Under Component 1 “Support the upgrading of the country’s Filière du vin”:

  • the establishment and population of a national vineyard and winemaking register in collaboration with a body to be established: the National Office of Vine and Wine (NOVW), and  the established Project Implementation Unit (PIU)

  • direct and indirect support to Micro, Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (MSMEs),

  • support for the preparation of business plans and, where appropriate, the development of specially adapted financing products, e.g. equity and quasi-equity, leasing and guarantee type structures within existing and new Financial Intermediaries to finance enterprises/sub-projects forming part of the Filière-du-vin in a competitive manner, and

  • propose a reporting system for monitoring of the projects financed by the EIB. 

The EIB funded “Filière du Vin upgrading” loan operation covers the years 2011 to 2014 (to be extended until 2016), and is intended to help in the implementation of the measures included in the national legislation. As such, it is important to ensure the fit of the main objectives and associated conditions of the EIB operation with the on-going implementation of the specific legislation and other relevant national regulations.

The purpose of these two Components of Technical Assistance is to help create an administrative, technical, financial and educational framework which will support the Filière-du-Vin’s stakeholders, and the grape and wine producers in particular, to allow them to recover from previous operational and financial stress, and establish a sound technical and economic base for the future development of a key sector of the Moldovan economy.

 

Qualifications: 

Qualifications and skills

  • Education at least up to University Degree or equivalent in a field relevant to the Specific Activity for which they will be responsible, e.g. Horticulture, Agricultural Economy, with preference given to candidates with postgraduate study experience;
  • Fluency in written and spoken English is essential; knowledge of Romanian and/or Russian is an advantage;
  • Computer literacy;
  • Pro-active personality, leadership abilities as well as ability to work well in a team, and excellent communication and inter-personal skills

General professional experience

  • The Team Leader should have an in depth knowledge of the EU regulatory framework in agriculture, in particular in the wine sector, as evidenced through at least 10 years of relevant professional experience;
  • In depth knowledge of national wine classification frameworks within the EU, as evidenced by at least 5 years of relevant professional experience;
  • Experience of working on externally financed projects would be an advantage;
  • Preferably 10, but at least 5 years professional experience in project / programme management (leading position) OR in a senior management position in the public or private sector.

Specific professional experience

  • Preferably 7, but at least 5 years of relevant professional experience in elaborating and/or implementing agriculture / wine sector plans and/or programmes;
  • 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;
Start / Duration: 

The intended start date is July 2014 and the period of execution of the activities is of 24 months from the commencement date. The input of the Team Leader will be 458 working days. 

If you are interested to cooperte with AFC in this tender in Moldova, please send you most recent CV to

Barbara.Braun [at] afci.de

Thank you!