Project for Career Development and Entrepreneurship Support for Overseas Workers in Nepal

This tender is for a project in Nepal aimed at providing career development and entrepreneurship support for Nepalese citizens working abroad or planning to work overseas. The Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) is seeking consultant services to implement this initiative. The project seeks to enhance the skills and knowledge of migrant workers, enabling them to secure better employment opportunities abroad and to successfully reintegrate into the Nepalese economy upon their return. A key component will be supporting entrepreneurship, providing training, mentorship, and access to resources for those who wish to start their own businesses. The goal is to maximize the benefits of labor migration for individuals, families, and the national economy, while mitigating potential risks and challenges associated with overseas employment. This project aims to empower Nepalese workers and contribute to poverty reduction and sustainable development. The tender documents are available for download, with a file size of 772KB.

This is a consulting contract in the Youth, social protection and trade and industry sectors, with a focus on Employment Services, Entrepreneurship and Export Promotion. Located in Nepal, Asia, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums.

Published through JICA - Japan International Cooperation Agency, a bilateral development cooperation agency. Bilateral agency contracts follow the agency's own procurement guidelines and may have nationality-based eligibility rules for consulting in the Youth sector. Consulting assignments are typically evaluated with a strong emphasis on the technical proposal, including the methodology and qualifications of key experts. Shortlisted firms may be invited to submit financial proposals in a second stage. This is a shortlist announcement indicating that firms have been pre-selected for the next phase of the procurement process.