EVENT SUMMARY
Civil servants and other staff currently employed by public administration of the beneficiary country are not eligible to apply as experts. Experts must be independent and free from conflicts of interest in the responsibilities defined by the Terms of Reference
Event Name (assignment name):
PR 018700 – Moldova: Expert in the Field of Preventing and Combating Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing to Support the Capacity of the National Bank of Moldova with the Transposition of Chapter 9 (Financial Services) of the EU Acquis
Event Description:
The Republic of Moldova is at a pivotal stage in its path toward European integration and sustainable economic growth. Following the parliamentary elections in September 2025, the country reaffirmed its commitment to EU accession, with the new government setting an ambitious goal to achieve EU membership by 2028. The granting of EU candidate status has further accelerated the need for comprehensive reforms to align Moldova’s legal, regulatory, and economic frameworks with EU standards.
Since the signing of the EU-Moldova Association Agreement and the establishment of the Deep and Comprehensive Free Trade Area (DCFTA) in 2014, Moldova has made significant progress in socio-economic development. However, structural inefficiencies, the lingering effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, and regional instability continue to impede Moldova’s convergence with EU norms.
In response, the European Commission has launched the Moldova Growth Plan, a comprehensive initiative designed to accelerate reforms and prepare the country for deeper integration with the EU.
To support these objectives, the EBRD is looking to engage an Expert in the field of preventing and combating money laundering and terrorist financing (Expert), who will contribute to the alignment of Moldova’s financial sector with Chapter 9 (Financial Services) of the EU Acquis. The Expert will focus on drafting and adopting regulations harmonised with Chapter 9 of the EU Acquis and building institutional capacity of the National Bank of Moldova,
Start Date and Duration of the Assignment:
The assignment is expected to last 12 months, commencing in Q2 2026, with full-time commitment for on-site work.
Event Cost Estimate:
To be determined at contract negotiations with the highest ranked supplier.
Supplier Profile:
EBRD intends to select and contract an Individual consultant with the following expertise:
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Advanced degree in Law, Economics, Finance, or related field.
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3-5 years of experience working in central banks, financial regulators, or ministries on anti-money laundering (AML) and counter-terrorist financing (CFT) reforms, or in a major financial institution’s AML/CFT compliance department.
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Deep understanding of EU AML/CFT directives and regulations (including the 6th AML Directive and related Financial Action Task Force (FATF) standards).
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Ability to interpret EU AML directives, assess compliance gaps, and propose legislative amendments.
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Experience in harmonising national AML/CFT legislation with EU Acquis, including drafting laws, conducting gap analysis, and developing compliance frameworks.
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Awareness of emerging EU priorities such as crypto-asset regulation, beneficial ownership transparency, and digital AML solutions.
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Ability to liaise with government bodies, financial intelligence units, regulators, and industry associations.
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Full working proficiency in Romanian and English.
Bank Contact Person:
The full details of the assignment are included in the procurement dossier, which can be accessed by registered suppliers on the EBRD’s SMART portal hosted by GEP. In the event of any contradiction between this summary and the procurement dossier, the provisions of the procurement dossier will prevail.
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