Infrastructure Planning Expert Moldova Kommunalkredit Public Consulting GmbH (KPC)

International Long-Term Infrastructure Planning Expert Moldova Modernization of Local Public Services in the Republic of Moldova Kommunalkredit Public Consulting GmbH (KPC), a leading Austrian consultancy and programme management firm specialised in the environmental and energy sector, is participating in a bid for the Modernization of Local Public Services in the Republic of Moldova. The project supports Local Public Administration in improving the service delivery to its citizens. The project activities focus on the sectors water/waste-water; solid waste management, and energy efficiency in buildings. The objectives are: improve the range of services available to the population of nine to twelve selected rural municipalities in three districts. In cooperation with the local authorities, capacity development for planning and implementation in the selected municipalities is supported; support project partners in their applications for national and international funding through the Regional Development Agencies (RDA) for more efficient and more socially and environmentally sustainable procedures; support the Ministry of Construction and Regional Development to improve the overall framework for local services in cooperation with the selected municipalities; support the National Academy for Public Administration in the modernisation of the training curriculum for municipal employees. The objective of the project is closely linked to the National Decentralization Strategy. The project is focusing on improved access of citizens to improved local a public service delivery, while helping to identify concepts and models that can contribute to successful implementation of regional development strategies. International Long-Term Infrastructure Planning Expert: KPC is seeking to engage an international long-term infrastructure planning expert who will have responsibility for project management and professional input as an expert in local and regional infrastructure planning and programming with the following expertise: University Degree in economics, rural development, engineering or equivalent 5 – 10 years professional experience working on regional or local development projects Proven experience preparing feasibility studies or regional development plans Experience in municipal infrastructure planning Proven experience as Team Leader or Key Expert on similar donor-financed consultancy projects Experience working in Moldova or in the region To apply Applicants should submit their CV to tenders@kommunalkredit.at by 10 February 2012 www.publicconsulting.at