Call for External Collaborator – Background study on “Structural transformation, trade and economic diversification for decent work in the Arab States”
Issued by ILO · via UNGM — UN Global Marketplace
- Published
- 11 Nov 2026
- Closes
- 18 Nov 2026
- Reference
- rfx_14181_ROAS
- Location
- Multiple destinations, Global / multi-country
- Sector
- Financial & Professional Services
At a glance
ILO in Global / multi-country has published a request for proposals in financial & professional services: “Call for External Collaborator – Background study on “Structural transformation, trade and economic diversification for decent work in the Arab States””. Submissions close on 18 November 2026, 6 days from today. Quote reference rfx_14181_ROAS in any correspondence with the buyer. FreeTender has recorded 2,493 notices from this buyer since 2026, 263 of them currently open. There are 48 open financial & professional services notices in Global / multi-country on FreeTender. Bids are submitted to the buyer through UNGM — UN Global Marketplace, not through FreeTender.
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Details
Dear Bidder, 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: The ILO Regional Office for Arab States seeks an external collaborator to prepare an analytical background paper for the Arab States Employment and Social Outlook 2027. The study will assess structural transformation, trade, economic and export diversification, and their implications for productivity, productive employment and decent work in the 12 Arab States. It will compare GCC and non-GCC pathways, examine sectoral GDP and employment patterns, use available national and international statistics, include selected country case studies and propose evidence-based policy recommendations. The consultant will deliver a draft and final background paper along with the supporting data, statistics and charts. 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 2,493 notices from ILO, going back to July 2026 — 263 of them still open. They buy mostly in Financial & Professional Services, Sports, Recreation & Events and Education & Training. There are 48 open Financial & Professional Services tenders in Global / multi-country. This one closes in 6 days.
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