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Call for External Collaborator – Revision of the ILO tool on National Action Plans for Youth, EMPLAB

Issued by ILO · via UNGM — UN Global Marketplace

Published
29 Oct 2026
Closes
6 Nov 2026
Reference
rfx_13436_HQ
Location
Multiple destinations, Global / multi-country
Sector
Research, Studies & Evaluation

At a glance

ILO in Global / multi-country has published a request for proposals in research, studies & evaluation: “Call for External Collaborator – Revision of the ILO tool on National Action Plans for Youth, EMPLAB”. Submissions close on 6 November 2026, 7 days from today. Quote reference rfx_13436_HQ in any correspondence with the buyer. FreeTender has recorded 2,115 notices from this buyer since 2026, 283 of them currently open. There are 9 open research, studies & evaluation notices in Global / multi-country on FreeTender. Bids are submitted to the buyer through UNGM — UN Global Marketplace, not through FreeTender.

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 external collaborator will prepare the revised ILO Guide for the Preparation of National Action Plans on Youth Employment (NAP-YE 2.0), building on the 2008 edition and under the guidance of the ILO focal person. The revised Guide will follow the modular architecture and cross-cutting operational features set out in the Annex and will comprise: – a mandatory Core Module covering the full NAP cycle, from situation analysis to results-based monitoring and evaluation, updating Parts I and II of the 2008 Guide; – up to six Thematic Modules: (M1) NEETs; (M2) Meaningful Youth Engagement; (M3) Rights at Work for Youth; (M4) Apprenticeship and Work-Based Learning; (M5) Sectoral Approaches, including digital and green transitions; and (M6) Social Protection and Formalization; – an updated Toolkit of 12 practical instruments linked to the Core and Thematic Modules; and – two cross-cutting operational features: (A) Multi-Stakeholder Coordination for NAP Delivery; and (B) Pathways to Decent Jobs, covering wage employment, self-employment and entrepreneurship, and NEET re-engagement. The revised Guide will draw on relevant ILO resolutions, Conventions and published knowledge products. The ILO focal person will provide guidance on the ILO materials to be incorporated. 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.

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