National Policy Advisor on Digitalization
The Swiss Cooperation Office in the Republic of Moldova is seeking a qualified and experienced National Policy Advisor on Digitalization to support the Ministry of Health in the implementation of the Universal Health Coverage reforms
The National Policy Advisor on Digitalization will be seconded to the Ministry of Health (MoH). He/She will support the digital operationalization of Universal Health Coverage (UHC) reforms by strengthening digital governance, system design, interoperability, and data use, in alignment with the National Program for Digitalization and Innovation in Health 2025–203
Duration of assignment
Up to 250 working days in the period 01 February 2026 – 30 June 2027
Qualifications required
- University degree in Information Technologies, Computer Science, Software Engineering, Digital Governance, or a related field. A Master’s degree in a relevant field is considered an asset.
- Additional qualifications in project management, including those related to digital transformation, ICT management, enterprise architecture, or data governance, are an asset.
- At least 5 years of experience in managing and delivering digital transformation initiatives, including work on e-governance, ICT systems, and large-scale public-sector modernization programmes.
- Experience with interoperability frameworks, enterprise digital architecture, data governance, and multi-system integration.
- Experience working in national authorities or government-led digitalization programmes of the Republic of Moldova, including policy translation into system requirements.
- Experience in digitalization of social sectors (health, education, or related fields) is an asset.
- Practical experience in project management in digital transformation, including coordination of multi-stakeholder teams, development of technical documentation, and oversight of system implementation processes.
- Experience working in international organizations or for development partners is a strong advantage.
- Strong understanding of digital governance, interoperability, system architecture and standards in the Republic of Moldova.
- Ability to translate policy objectives into system design, governance mechanism, and digital transformation requirements.
- Proven coordination, facilitation, and multi-stakeholder engagement skills, including work with ministries, public agencies, international organizations, and development partners.
- Proficiency in project management methodologies and ability to guide complex reform processes.
- Familiarity with EU digital governance principles and international standards (knowledge of European Health Data Space (EHDS)/WHO guidelines is an asset).
- Strong analytical, communication, and advisory skills, with the ability to prepare briefs, guidance documents, and technical recommendations for senior decision-makers.
- Fluency in Romanian and English; Russian is an asset.
For detailed information, please go check the terms of reference (DOCX, 5 Pages, 43.5 kB).
Individuals from different minority groups and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. All applications will be treated with the strictest confidence.
Only citizens of the Republic of Moldova or others legally authorized to work in the country are eligible to apply.
Candidates should submit their applications (CV, Cover Letter, financial offer (please use the attached Budget template), references / recommendation letters) in English with the subject “National Policy Advisor on Digitalization” by 11 January 2026, either in hard copy (in a sealed envelope) to the following address: Swiss Cooperation Office, 23-B, A. Mateevici str., Chisinau, or by e-mail to chisinau@eda.admin.ch.
Budget template (to be used for the financial offer) (XLSX, 140.8 kB)
