Consulting Services for Technical Assessment, Options Analysis, and Development of Integration Solutions for Snow Depth Measurement Sensors Into the Automated Meteorological Station Network of the Public Institution "Authority for Meteorology and Environmental Monitoring" (AMM)
REQUEST FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST
(CONSULTING SERVICES - INDIVIDUAL CONSULTANT)
Republic of Moldova
Strengthening Moldova's Disaster Risk Management and Resilience Project
Loan No:9720-MD
Assignment Title: Consulting services for technical assessment, options analysis, and development of integration solutions for snow depth measurement sensors into the automated meteorological station network of the Public Institution "Authority for Meteorology and Environmental Monitoring" (AMM)
Reference No. (as per Procurement Plan): MD-OEAPM-552712-CS-INDV
The Republic of Moldova has received financing from the World Bank toward the cost of the Strengthening Moldova's Disaster Risk Management and Resilience Project, and intends to apply part of the proceeds for consulting services.
The consulting services ("the Services") include Consulting services for technical assessment, options analysis, and development of integration solutions for snow depth measurement sensors into the automated meteorological station network of the Public Institution "Authority for Meteorology and Environmental Monitoring" (AMM). The assignment is implemented under Component 2 "Improvement of Hydrometeorological Services" of the SMORE project.
The Terms of Reference (TOR) for the assignment are attached to this request for expressions of interest.
Public Institution "Authority for Meteorology and Environmental Monitoring" (AMM), through the Office for External Assistance Programs Management (OEAPM) / Project Implementation Unit of the Project, now invites eligible individual consultants ("Consultants") to indicate their interest in providing the Services. Interested Consultants should provide information demonstrating that they have the required qualifications and relevant experience to perform the Services.
The Consultant should meet the following minimum qualification requirements:
Higher education in meteorology, hydrology, engineering, environmental sciences, or related fields; postgraduate studies (Master's/PhD) are an advantage;
Minimum 7 years of relevant experience in working with automated meteorological stations or environmental monitoring systems;
Practical experience with Campbell Scientific systems (e.g., CR1000), SDI-12, RS-232, and Modbus protocols;
Experience in sensor integration into existing systems, data flow development, databases, and web platforms;
Familiarity with World Meteorological Organization (WMO) standards and recommendations;
Experience in projects funded by the World Bank, EU, or other international donors;
Ability to produce clear technical reports, cost-benefit analyses, and strategic recommendations.
The attention of interested Consultants is drawn to Section III, paragraphs 3.14, 3.16, and 3.17 of the World Bank Procurement Regulations for IPF Borrowers - Procurement in Investment Project Financing Goods, Works, Non-Consulting and Consulting Services, dated September 2023 (hereinafter referred to as "the Regulations"), setting forth the World Bank's policy on conflict of interest.
A Consultant will be selected in accordance with the Individual Consultant (IC) method set out in the World Bank Procurement Framework.
Further information can be obtained at the address below during office hours 08:30 to 17:30 local time.
The applications should include a letter of Expression of Interest, CV, and related recommendation letters.
HOW TO APPLY:
Expressions of interest shall be submitted electronically to achizitii.proiecte@ogpae.gov.md before 17:30 local time, June 04, 2026, with the following reference indicated in the subject line: REOI - MD-OEAPM-552712-CS-INDV - Snow Depth Sensor Integration Consultant.
Attn: Ms. Raisa CANTEMIR
Director, Office for External Assistance Programs Management / PIU
57/1 Mitropolitul Banulescu Bodoni str., office 306, MD-2005, Chisinau, Republic of Moldova
Tel: 373 22 802 832, 373 23 82 48
E-mail: achizitii.proiecte@ogpae.gov.md
www.ogpae.gov.md