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UCPM/Forest Fire Rescue Module Expert for Multi-year project in the Republic of Moldova
Introduction
The Swedish Civil Defence and Resilience Agency (MCF) recruits committed and skilled experts for our humanitarian, resilience and peace support operations worldwide on a daily basis. We have great experience on working together and strengthening other organisations, for example other civil protection agencies, to prevent and prepare for crisis, conflicts or other disasters. Between 2020-2024, MCF actively supported the Republic of Moldova and its civil protection authority, the General Inspectorate for Emergency Situations (GIES), with expertise and capacity development on a regional basis. Since 2024 the support has continued on a bilateral basis through a sub-component of the project Strengthening Security Sector Governance in Moldova (SSGM 2023-2028). MCF is an implementing partner in the SSGM project, while lead partner is the Geneva Centre for Security Sector Governance (DCAF).
MCF is now looking for a UCPM/Forest Fire Rescue Module Expert to the SSGM project in Moldova. The working period is 5-6 months comprising approximately 30-40 working days, with the possibility of extension. The expert will be working in a team of other experts and work will be conducted both in Sweden (distance work) and in Moldova. Preliminary start in October/November 2026. The position requires residency permit in Sweden.
We value the well-being of our personnel highly and you will have access to support health and safety functions from MCF around the clock when you are on deployment.
MCF is now looking for a UCPM/Forest Fire Rescue Module Expert to the SSGM project in Moldova. The working period is 5-6 months comprising approximately 30-40 working days, with the possibility of extension. The expert will be working in a team of other experts and work will be conducted both in Sweden (distance work) and in Moldova. Preliminary start in October/November 2026. The position requires residency permit in Sweden.
We value the well-being of our personnel highly and you will have access to support health and safety functions from MCF around the clock when you are on deployment.
Introduction swedish
Myndigheten för civilt försvar arbetar dagligen med att kompetensförsörja insatser runt om i världen. Vi har stor erfarenhet av att samarbeta och stärka andra organisationer som exempelvis andra civilskyddsmyndigheter, för att förebygga och förbereda inför kriser, konflikter eller andra katastrofer. MCF har sedan 2020 aktivt stöttat Moldavien och dess civilskyddsmyndighet, General inspectorate for Emergency Situations (GIES), med expertis och kapacitetsutveckling på regional nivå, och sedan 2024 även bilateralt genom en delkomponent i det pågående projektet Strengthening Security Sector Governance in Moldova (SSGM 2023–2028). MCF är partner i SSGM-projektet, medan huvudpartner är Geneva Centre for Security Sector Governance (DCAF)
Myndigheten för civilt försvar söker nu en expert inom UCMP/räddningsmoduler för skogsbrandsbekämpning för stöd till SSGM-projektet i Moldavien. Arbetsperioden är 5–6 månader och omfattar cirka 30–40 arbetsdagar, med möjlighet till förlängning. Arbetet kommer att ske i ett team av flera experter och kommer att genomföras både i Sverige (distansarbete) och i Moldavien. Uppehållstillstånd i Sverige krävs för denna tjänst.
Vi värderar vår insatspersonals välbefinnande högt och du kommer att ha tillgång till stödfunktioner inom hälsa och säkerhet dygnet runt när du är på insats.
Myndigheten för civilt försvar söker nu en expert inom UCMP/räddningsmoduler för skogsbrandsbekämpning för stöd till SSGM-projektet i Moldavien. Arbetsperioden är 5–6 månader och omfattar cirka 30–40 arbetsdagar, med möjlighet till förlängning. Arbetet kommer att ske i ett team av flera experter och kommer att genomföras både i Sverige (distansarbete) och i Moldavien. Uppehållstillstånd i Sverige krävs för denna tjänst.
Vi värderar vår insatspersonals välbefinnande högt och du kommer att ha tillgång till stödfunktioner inom hälsa och säkerhet dygnet runt när du är på insats.
Duties
Moldova became a Participating State in the European Union Civil Protection Mechanism (UCPM) in 2023, and supports the mechanism with several rescue modules for international operations, one of which is the rescue module for Forest Fire Fighting with Vehicles (GFFF-V). Through SSGM, MCF supports the capacity development of GFFF-V with focus on alignment with UCPM standards and procedures.
The assignment will comprise, but is not limited, to the following activities:
• Conduct assessment of minimum standards and capacity development needs of GFFF-V module development - roles, staffing, equipment, etc.
• Support GIES in development of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for GFFF-V
• Design and provide training to test new SOPs
• Guide GIES in aligning its operational protocols with EU and international standards, ensuring interoperability with UCPM deployments
• Provide continuous mentoring and support to GIES/GFFF-V staff throughout the process
• Contribute to identifying and communicating relevant learnings from the project back to MCF.
• Consolidate documentation and reporting from project activities
The assignment will comprise, but is not limited, to the following activities:
• Conduct assessment of minimum standards and capacity development needs of GFFF-V module development - roles, staffing, equipment, etc.
• Support GIES in development of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for GFFF-V
• Design and provide training to test new SOPs
• Guide GIES in aligning its operational protocols with EU and international standards, ensuring interoperability with UCPM deployments
• Provide continuous mentoring and support to GIES/GFFF-V staff throughout the process
• Contribute to identifying and communicating relevant learnings from the project back to MCF.
• Consolidate documentation and reporting from project activities
Qualifications
Experience
A minimum of 5 years’ experience within relevant area of expertise.
- At least 5 years relevant professional experience in the field of disaster risk management, civil protection and crisis Response, with focus on fire and rescue services, including wildfire response
- A minimum of 3 years relevant operational experience with responsibility of project implementation and fulfilment, including planning and coordination
- Good understanding of modern firefighting technologies and safety equipment
- Good understanding of UCPM standards and procedures
- Demonstrated experience of development and deployment of UCPM rescue modules - Experience of participating in capacity development programmes or similar activities
- Experience of being part of a process developing standard operating procedures
- Experience of planning and facilitating learning activities and trainings
Merits:
- Good understanding of the Swedish crisis management system and its UCPM membership
- Working experience in Moldova or the nearby region
- Working experience from cross-border cooperation within the area of deployment of rescue modules
- At least 5 years relevant professional experience in the field of disaster risk management, civil protection and crisis Response, with focus on fire and rescue services, including wildfire response
- A minimum of 3 years relevant operational experience with responsibility of project implementation and fulfilment, including planning and coordination
- Good understanding of modern firefighting technologies and safety equipment
- Good understanding of UCPM standards and procedures
- Demonstrated experience of development and deployment of UCPM rescue modules - Experience of participating in capacity development programmes or similar activities
- Experience of being part of a process developing standard operating procedures
- Experience of planning and facilitating learning activities and trainings
Merits:
- Good understanding of the Swedish crisis management system and its UCPM membership
- Working experience in Moldova or the nearby region
- Working experience from cross-border cooperation within the area of deployment of rescue modules
Education
- University degree in fire safety or civil engineering, civil protection, disaster risk management or another relevant field. A combination of other academic merits with several years of relevant professional experience may be accepted in lieu of a formal university degree.
- Specific courses and trainings in UCPM, organisational development and change management studies are an asset.
- Specific courses and trainings in UCPM, organisational development and change management studies are an asset.
Languages
- Proficiency written and spoken English is a mandatory requirement.
Knowledge of Swedish is an asset.
Knowledge of Swedish is an asset.
Other requirements
We are looking for persons with a strong commitment towards international cooperation. It is of utmost priority that you understand, respect and act in the spirit of the mandate and core values of MCF. Prior to employment a medical examination must be carried out and the results must be approved by the MCF. Certain diseases and conditions can preclude international deployment. If you have any questions regarding MCF’s health requirements, please contact our medical coordinators, medical.coordinator@mcf.se. You must inform your regular employer of your potential assignment with MCF.
The Swedish Civil Defence and Resilience Agency operations are based on the needs of populations affected by crisis, and human equality. Through your behaviour and work as field staff, you actively strive to prevent discrimination and harassment based on sex, ethnic origin, age, religion or belief, political opinion, disability, sexual orientation and gender identity or expression.
The Swedish Civil Defence and Resilience Agency operations are based on the needs of populations affected by crisis, and human equality. Through your behaviour and work as field staff, you actively strive to prevent discrimination and harassment based on sex, ethnic origin, age, religion or belief, political opinion, disability, sexual orientation and gender identity or expression.
Profile
- You have strong communicative and interpersonal skills, ability to act with tact and diplomacy, open-minded approach, and respect towards cultural differences.
- You have the ability to work independently and as a part of a team.
- You have the ability to maintain control when contexts, situations, people and events places high demands.
- You have strong analytical skills as well as practical “hands-on” approach to addressing tasks.
- You have the ability to interact with sensitivity and display respect for diversity and gender in multicultural environments.
We place great emphasis on personal qualities and suitability in this recruitment process.
- You have the ability to work independently and as a part of a team.
- You have the ability to maintain control when contexts, situations, people and events places high demands.
- You have strong analytical skills as well as practical “hands-on” approach to addressing tasks.
- You have the ability to interact with sensitivity and display respect for diversity and gender in multicultural environments.
We place great emphasis on personal qualities and suitability in this recruitment process.
Contractual conditions
This is a fixed-term position. The working period is of 5-6 months with estimated working days of around 30-40 from October/November 2026 – February/March 2027. Possibility for extension of the contract. The work will be conducted from Sweden and on site in Moldova. This position requires residency in Sweden.
How to apply:
If you wish to apply for this position, you first need to create an account on MyPages. Please note; the information that you provide on MyPages will form the basis for your CV. When you have created your account and registered your CV-details on MyPages you submit your application by clicking on the "Apply" button in the add on www.mcf.se/en, and then follow the specified steps. If you already have an account on MyPages you can go directly to Apply-button in the announcement on www.mcf.se/en. If you find any trouble with MyPages, please contact our MyPages support; mypages@mcf.se
It is your responsibility as an applicant to document your skills in a way that allows an objective and qualitative assessment. As a government agency we are subject to the principle of public access to official records. This means that if someone requests copies of application documents, we are obliged to disclose them. If your identity is protected, you should contact the HR officer stated below, before registering any information on MyPages.
Please note that your application needs to be in English.
Welcome with your application!
How to apply:
If you wish to apply for this position, you first need to create an account on MyPages. Please note; the information that you provide on MyPages will form the basis for your CV. When you have created your account and registered your CV-details on MyPages you submit your application by clicking on the "Apply" button in the add on www.mcf.se/en, and then follow the specified steps. If you already have an account on MyPages you can go directly to Apply-button in the announcement on www.mcf.se/en. If you find any trouble with MyPages, please contact our MyPages support; mypages@mcf.se
It is your responsibility as an applicant to document your skills in a way that allows an objective and qualitative assessment. As a government agency we are subject to the principle of public access to official records. This means that if someone requests copies of application documents, we are obliged to disclose them. If your identity is protected, you should contact the HR officer stated below, before registering any information on MyPages.
Please note that your application needs to be in English.
Welcome with your application!
Application deadline
2026-07-20
Point of contact
Monica Eliasson
monica.eliasson@mcf.se
+46102405124
monica.eliasson@mcf.se
+46102405124