Call for External Collaborator – Support the Review and Development of Uganda’s National MSME Policy
About This Opportunity
ILO - Call for individual consultants
This is a consulting contract in the trade and industry sector, with a focus on SME development. Located in Uganda, Africa, this opportunity is open to individual consultants. Proposals must be submitted before July 26, 2026.
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 consulting in the trade and industry 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. Interested parties should review the full documentation on the original source before submitting their proposal.
Description
Agency: ILO | Reference: rfx_8159_ROAF | Type: Call for individual consultants
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 Expert will provide strategic technical advisory support to MTIC, the National Policy Expert, and the ILO throughout the review and revision of Uganda’s MSME Policy.
The assignment will focus on strengthening the analytical and methodological approach, providing international benchmarking and comparative policy insights, and ensuring integration of global good practices into the policy review process.
The Expert will contribute to an evidence-based MSME diagnostic using available data sources, analyse MSME trends and characteristics, and provide recommendations on key areas including productivity, formalization, decent work, innovation, digitalization, access to finance, skills, and entrepreneurship.
The Expert will provide technical guidance and quality assurance for the Regulatory Impact Assessment (RIA), SME Test application, draft policy documents, implementation arrangements, and monitoring and evaluation frameworks.
The Expert will also participate in face to face and online consultations and workshops, providing technical inputs, facilitating knowledge exchange, and supporting capacity strengthening of MTIC and stakeholders on MSME policy development and RIA methodologies.
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=307631&documentId=2057874
• ILO e-Sourcing - EXCOLL Supplier User Guide_Spanish.pdf: https://www.ungm.org/Public/Notice/DownloadDocument?noticeId=307631&documentId=2057875
• ILO e-Sourcing - EXCOLL Supplier User Guide_French.pdf: https://www.ungm.org/Public/Notice/DownloadDocument?noticeId=307631&documentId=2057876
• Download all documents: https://www.ungm.org/Public/Notice/DownloadAllDocuments?noticeId=307631
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This notice is sourced from UNGM - United Nations Global Marketplace and was originally published on July 16, 2026. Last refreshed today. BidsFactory mirrors official procurement notices and links back to the source for full legal text.
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Frequently asked questions about this tender
What type of contract is this?
This is a Consulting contract in the Industry & Manufacturing 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 Uganda. Foreign bidders should review local registration, taxation, and any in-country presence requirements before submitting.
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.
When does this tender close?
The submission deadline is July 26, 2026. You have 10 days left to prepare and submit your proposal to the contracting authority.
Who is the contracting authority?
This notice was issued by ILO in Uganda. The authority is responsible for evaluating bids, awarding the contract, and managing performance.
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