Call for External Collaborator – A Financial and BFI Engagement Expert to strengthen MSMEs’ access to commercial credit under the EU-funded EWPN programme.
Issued by ILO · via UNGM — UN Global Marketplace
- Published
- 9 Nov 2026
- Closes
- 16 Nov 2026
- Reference
- rfx_13966_ROAP
- Location
- Nepal
- Sector
- Livelihoods & Enterprise Development
At a glance
ILO in Nepal has published a request for proposals in livelihoods & enterprise development: “Call for External Collaborator – A Financial and BFI Engagement Expert to strengthen MSMEs’ access to commercial credit under the EU-funded EWPN programme.”. Submissions close on 16 November 2026, 7 days from today. Quote reference rfx_13966_ROAP in any correspondence with the buyer. FreeTender has recorded 2,387 notices from this buyer since 2026, 266 of them currently open. There are 3 open livelihoods & enterprise development notices in Nepal on FreeTender. Bids are submitted to the buyer through UNGM — UN Global Marketplace, not through FreeTender.
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Details
The International Labour Office (ILO) is looking for an individual to undertake work as an External Collaborator.
Below is a summary of the work to be performed:
- Bring practical banking and credit-appraisal expertise to the DCGF/BFI session of the January 2027 national workshop on MSME lending, credit guarantees and commercial/concessional finance. - Lead lender-facing support during one 1–1.5 day follow-up consultation in each of Madhesh, Karnali and Sudurpashchim Provinces. Scrutinize enterprise loan files from a BFI perspective and coach interested firms to address gaps in business plans, financial projections, repayment capacity and documentation. - Use professional banking networks to facilitate BFI participation, lender introductions, application submission and follow-up on appraisal queries. - Contribute verified pipeline updates, banking-sector analysis and recommendations to the January 2027 national results workshop (including its DCGF/BFI session) and white paper. If you are interested, please express interest and follow the instructions attached to consult the detailed terms of reference and other relevant information in the ILO e-sourcing platform.
Please submit your proposal before the specified deadline.
Thank you.
Context for bidders
We hold 2,387 notices from ILO, going back to July 2026 — 266 of them still open. They buy mostly in Financial & Professional Services, Sports, Recreation & Events and Education & Training. There are 3 open Livelihoods & Enterprise Development tenders in Nepal. This one closes in 7 days.
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