Terms of Reference for Consultancy Services to Conduct a Sectoral Review Study and Drafting a Sector Skills Strategy for the Tourism Sector in Zambia.
The International Labour Organization (ILO) is a UN Agency working with Governments, Employers and Workers Organisations in promoting the decent work agenda. The main aims of the ILO are to promote rights at work, encourage decent employment opportunities, enhance social protection, and strengthen dialogue on work-related issues of the decent Work Agenda. The four strategic objectives of the ILO include 1) promotion the realization of standards and fundamental principles and rights at work; 2) creating greater opportunities for women and men to decent employment and income; 3) enhancing the coverage and effectiveness of social protection for all; 4) strengthening tripartism and social dialogue.
The ILO is implementing the Skills Development for Increased Employability Programme (SDEP) in Zambia. Funded by the European Union (EU), the intervention foresees a period of four (4) years, with the overarching goal of contributing towards the improvement of employability of the labour force for both women and men.
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The tender contains sustainability considerations addressing gender equality and women's empowerment.
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Gender mainstreaming, targeted employment of women, promotion of women-owned businesses.
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Sustainability requirements for tier 2 suppliers, identification and approval of subcontractors.
The tender contains sustainability considerations related to the protection of the environment, biodiversity and restoration of natural habitats.
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Sustainable/ organic agriculture, fishing or forestry.
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