Roster of Experts on Crisis Management Location: Chisinau, Moldova Contract type: Short-term consultancy, roster-based engagement Duration of roster: 2026-2027

OBJECTIVE OF THE CALL FOR APPLICATIONS The purpose of this call is to identify and pre-qualify experienced professionals with expertise in one or more areas related to crisis management, crisis communication, emergency preparedness, civil protection, and resilience. The experts might be assigned to support the effective establishment and operational readiness of the National Crisis Management Centre (NCMC) of Moldova, and for specific tasks, might be dispatched to the NCMC for embedded advisory and technical support.

Scope of assignments Experts included in the roster may be requested to: • Support DCAF’s work on crisis management, disaster risk management, and civil protection, and contribute to the design and implementation of project activities; • Work in close coordination with national authorities, development partners, and relevant stakeholders on crisis management, civil protection, and disaster risk reduction; • Provide advisory support to the National Crisis Management Centre of Moldova, based on the 2025 Law on Crisis Management and related normative acts, and the operational implications for the NCMC, while ensuring alignment with EU and international good practices; • Support the planning, organisation, and facilitation of trainings and simulation exercises; • Preparing technical notes and reports, progress updates, and recommendations on the operationalisation process; • Support monitoring and evaluation activities.

Areas of expertise Applicants may apply under one or multiple thematic areas, including but not limited to: • Crisis management and emergency coordination • Civil protection and disaster risk reduction • Emergency preparedness and contingency planning • Humanitarian response coordination • Emergency operations centre support • Risk assessment and early warning systems • Critical infrastructure protection • Security risk management • Strategic communication and crisis communication • Information management and data analysis • Psychosocial support and community resilience • Training, simulations, and capacity-building • Recovery and reconstruction planning • Monitoring, evaluation, and lessons learned • Policy development and institutional reform • Interagency coordination and stakeholder engagement

Eligibility and qualification requirements • Advanced university degree in public administration, security studies, political science, law, crisis management, emergency management, disaster risk reduction, public administration, humanitarian affairs, or another relevant field; • Minimum of 7 years of relevant professional experience in crisis management, civil protection, emergency response, disaster risk reduction, institutional reform, or related fields, including in a managerial position; • Demonstrated experience in crisis management, emergency preparedness, response, coordination, or resilience programming; • Familiarity with Moldova’s public administration system; • Prior experience working with government institutions involved in crisis management and civil protection, is desirable; • Prior experience working in and international environment, including with international bilateral partners and multilateral organisations, is an asset.

Skills and competencies • Valid residency (in Moldova) at the time of application; • Fluency in Romanian and in English, both written and spoken; • Excellent knowledge of crisis management systems and coordination mechanisms; • Strong advisory and facilitation skills, with the ability to work in embedded environments; • Ability to build trust and work effectively with national counterparts; • Experience in multi-stakeholder coordination; • Strong analytical, drafting, and reporting skills; • Strong organisational skills with an ability to work independently and deliver high-quality outputs within tight deadlines; • Excellent communication skills (oral and written) and stakeholder engagement skills; • High attention to detail; • Advanced user of Microsoft Office tools.

If you think you are a good match for DCAF and the position advertised, please send your application to j.jin@dcaf.ch under subject line “Application – DCAF Crisis Management Experts Roster – [Applicant Name]” by 31 May 2026, enclosing: • a one-page motivational statement in English describing your relevant experience, expertise areas, and motivation • a concise CV (maximum two pages) in English

Selection process Shortlisted candidates may be invited for an interview or additional assessment. Successful candidates will be included in the roster for the duration specified in this call.

Conditions of engagement Selected applicants will be included in a roster of experts and may be contracted on an as-needed basis for assignments in Moldova. Inclusion in the roster does not constitute a guarantee of employment or assignment. Experts may be contacted for assignments according to organisational needs and available funding. Contracts may vary in duration, location, and scope. Remuneration will be determined based on assignment complexity, qualifications, and applicable organisational policies.

Ethical standards and confidentiality Selected experts will be expected to: • Adhere to the highest standards of professional and ethical conduct; • Respect confidentiality requirements; • Comply with applicable safeguarding, anti-fraud, anti-corruption, and data protection policies; • Avoid conflicts of interest during assignments.

DCAF is committed to equality of opportunity and encourages applications from all qualified candidates regardless of sex, age, disability, gender identity, religion, or ethnicity. DCAF is bound by the legal requirements and regulations regarding the issuance of work permits of the jurisdictions in which we operate. Individuals who seek to serve with DCAF in any individual capacity will be required, if short-listed, to complete a self-attestation stating that they have not committed or been convicted of any criminal offence and have not been involved, by act or omission, in the commission of any violation of international human rights law or international humanitarian law.