Tenders/Call for External Collaborator – A Financial and BFI Engagement Expert to strengthen MSMEs’ access to commercial credit under the EU-funded EWPN programme.

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Call for External Collaborator – A Financial and BFI Engagement Expert to strengthen MSMEs’ access to commercial credit under the EU-funded EWPN programme.

ILO

Published: Nov 9, 2026

Updated: Nov 12, 2026

Source: UNGM - United Nations Global Marketplace

About This Opportunity

ILO - Call for individual consultants

This is a services contract in the finance and banking and Private Sector sectors, with a focus on Banking. Located in Nepal, Asia, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums.

Published through UNGM - United Nations Global Marketplace, part of the United Nations system, which follows UN procurement standards. UN-funded opportunities are typically open to vendors registered in the UN Global Marketplace for services in the finance and banking sector. Service contracts are typically evaluated on both technical quality and price, and may require bidders to demonstrate relevant experience and qualified personnel. Interested parties should review the full documentation on the original source before submitting their proposal.

Description

Agency: ILO | Reference: rfx_13966_ROAP | Type: Call for individual consultants 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: - Bring practical banking and credit-appraisal expertise to the DCGF/BFI session of the January 2027 national workshop on MSME lending, credit guarantees and commercial/concessional finance. - Lead lender-facing support during one 1–1.5 day follow-up consultation in each of Madhesh, Karnali and Sudurpashchim Provinces. Scrutinize enterprise loan files from a BFI perspective and coach interested firms to address gaps in business plans, financial projections, repayment capacity and documentation. - Use professional banking networks to facilitate BFI participation, lender introductions, application submission and follow-up on appraisal queries. - Contribute verified pipeline updates, banking-sector analysis and recommendations to the January 2027 national results workshop (including its DCGF/BFI session) and white paper. 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. DOCUMENTS AND LINKS: • ILO e-Sourcing - EXCOLL Supplier User Guide_English.pdf: https://www.ungm.org/Public/Notice/DownloadDocument?noticeId=321756&documentId=2137605 • ILO e-Sourcing - EXCOLL Supplier User Guide_Spanish.pdf: https://www.ungm.org/Public/Notice/DownloadDocument?noticeId=321756&documentId=2137606 • ILO e-Sourcing - EXCOLL Supplier User Guide_French.pdf: https://www.ungm.org/Public/Notice/DownloadDocument?noticeId=321756&documentId=2137607

Data provenance

This notice is sourced from UNGM - United Nations Global Marketplace and was originally published on November 9, 2026. Last refreshed today. BidsFactory mirrors official procurement notices and links back to the source for full legal text.

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ILO has issued 4,653 procurement notices on BidsFactory, including 188 currently open and 0 awarded contracts. Activity concentrates in General Supplies & Services, Monitoring, Evaluation & Learning, and Education & Training. Tenders span 10 countries including Russia, Senegal, and Japan. Notices are distributed via UNGM - United Nations Global Marketplace. Most recent publication: November 12, 2026.

Frequently asked questions about this tender

How can I submit a bid?

Visit UNGM - United Nations Global Marketplace to access the full notice, required documents, and submission instructions provided by the contracting authority.

Who is the contracting authority?

This notice was issued by ILO in Nepal. The authority is responsible for evaluating bids, awarding the contract, and managing performance.

What type of contract is this?

This is a Services contract in the Finance & Banking sector. The classification helps bidders match the opportunity to their qualifications and registered scope of supply.

Where will the contract be performed?

The contract is for delivery in Nepal. Foreign bidders should review local registration, taxation, and any in-country presence requirements before submitting.