ILO External Collaboration Contract: Mid-Term Review of National Strategy for the Development of Informal Economy (NSDIE) 2023-2028

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 consultant will conduct a mid-term review of the National Strategy for Development of the Informal Economy (NSDIE) 2023-2028 in Cambodia. Main responsibilities include:

- Reviewing available evidence and datasets, including the World Bank Informal Business Survey (2024), Cambodia Socio-Economic Survey (CSES), Labour Force Survey (LFS), CAM-IE, NSSF, and other relevant sources, to assess progress and relevance of the NSDIE. Analysis should be disaggregated by sex, age, disability, sector, and other relevant factors.

- Assessing the strategy's alignment with current national priorities, stakeholder needs, socio-economic developments, digital inclusion, and the principle of Leaving No One Behind (LNOB).

- Evaluating implementation progress against strategic objectives, action plans, monitoring and evaluation frameworks, indicators, targets, and expected results, including the adequacy of baseline and outcome indicators.

- Reviewing implementation mechanisms, coordination arrangements, reporting systems, data flows, and stakeholder engagement, while identifying gaps, bottlenecks, and risks.

- Developing practical, evidence-based recommendations to strengthen implementation, enhance impact and sustainability, address emerging challenges, and identify opportunities for strategic improvements.

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.