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

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

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 transport and logistics, finance and banking and Private Sector sectors, with a focus on Banking, Freight and Logistics. 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 transport and logistics 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_13984_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: • Follow up with enterprises from the September–October 2026 access-to-finance training cohort in Karnali 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. DOCUMENTS AND LINKS: • ILO e-Sourcing - EXCOLL Supplier User Guide_English.pdf: https://www.ungm.org/Public/Notice/DownloadDocument?noticeId=321760&documentId=2137625 • ILO e-Sourcing - EXCOLL Supplier User Guide_Spanish.pdf: https://www.ungm.org/Public/Notice/DownloadDocument?noticeId=321760&documentId=2137626 • ILO e-Sourcing - EXCOLL Supplier User Guide_French.pdf: https://www.ungm.org/Public/Notice/DownloadDocument?noticeId=321760&documentId=2137627

Data provenance

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Frequently asked questions about this tender

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 Transport & Logistics 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.

How can I submit a bid?

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