Tenders/Call for External International Collaborator – Technical Advisory Support for the EPZ Model Zone Initiative and Sustainable Investment in Bangladesh, ILO CO Dhaka/LAWC/ADWIB

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Call for External International Collaborator – Technical Advisory Support for the EPZ Model Zone Initiative and Sustainable Investment in Bangladesh, ILO CO Dhaka/LAWC/ADWIB

ILO

Published: Aug 25, 2026

Updated: Aug 27, 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, health and medical services, education and training, construction and civil works and architecture and engineering sectors, with a focus on Investment. Located in Bangladesh, Asia, this opportunity is open to individual consultants. Proposals must be submitted before September 1, 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 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_9904_ROAP | Type: Call for individual consultants Dear Bidder, The International Labour Office (ILO) is looking for an individual to undertake work as an External International Collaborator. Below is a summary of the work to be performed: The International Labour Organization (ILO) is seeking an international consultant to provide technical leadership for the Model Zone Initiative and Sustainable Investment components of the programme “Building Future-Ready Industrial Zones” in Bangladesh, implemented with the Bangladesh Export Processing Zones Authority (BEPZA). The consultant will support the design, implementation, monitoring, and evaluation of interventions to improve workforce skills, employment services, inclusion, workplace cooperation, social dialogue, compliance with labour rights, labour inspection, occupational safety and health, and governance systems in export processing zones. The role also includes advising on responsible business conduct, ESG practices, and investment competitiveness. Working with the ILO, BEPZA, government bodies, employers, workers, investors, training institutions, and a national consultant, the consultant will conduct consultations, develop frameworks and tools, identify international best practices, support capacity building, and recommend sustainability and scale-up strategies. Deliverables include an inception report, technical framework, comparative analysis, implementation support package, progress review, and final report. 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=312182&documentId=2084908 • ILO e-Sourcing - EXCOLL Supplier User Guide_Spanish.pdf: https://www.ungm.org/Public/Notice/DownloadDocument?noticeId=312182&documentId=2084909 • ILO e-Sourcing - EXCOLL Supplier User Guide_French.pdf: https://www.ungm.org/Public/Notice/DownloadDocument?noticeId=312182&documentId=2084910 • Download all documents: https://www.ungm.org/Public/Notice/DownloadAllDocuments?noticeId=312182

Data provenance

This notice is sourced from UNGM - United Nations Global Marketplace and was originally published on August 25, 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

Where will the contract be performed?

The contract is for delivery in Bangladesh. 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 September 1, 2026. You have 4 days left to prepare and submit your proposal to the contracting authority.

Who is the contracting authority?

This notice was issued by ILO in Bangladesh. 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.