Call for External Collaborator – Provincial consultant to support MSME loan readiness, local bank linkages and enterprise follow-up under the EWPN programme

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:

• Follow up with enterprises from the September–October 2026 access-to-finance training cohort in Sudurpaschim Province and assess their financing needs and readiness.
• Review business plans, financial information and loan documentation, and provide practical support to complete lender-ready application files.

i. Support identification and preliminary screening of additional eligible enterprises, subject to ILO approval. ii. Facilitate referrals and follow-up with local/regional BFI branches and, where relevant, local DCGF offices. iii. Support logistics and enterprise preparation for the provincial 1–1.5-day follow-up engagement.

• Maintain a provincial enterprise tracker and provide timely, accurate field data and updates to the Team Lead and Financial and BFI Engagement Expert.
• Coordinate with ILO and the two national access-to-finance consultants. The role does not include the Kathmandu-based January 2027 national results dissemination workshop (including its DCGF/BFI session).

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.