Call for External Collaborator - Assessment of policy gaps, and public and private financing of Cambodia’s child, elderly, and disability-care systems

Dear Bidder, The International Labour Office (ILO) is looking for a qualified individual to undertake work as an External Collaborator. Below is a summary of work to be performed: The International Labour Organization (ILO) is seeking a qualified consultant to support the assessment and enhancement of maternity and care policies in Cambodia, focusing on various care recipients. The consultant will work at the policy level to cost care services, propose reforms for maternity, paternity, and parental leave, and promote care cooperatives, while fostering active engagement from both workers and employers in the care sector. Key objectives include conducting a policy gap analysis across social protection, employment, skills, industrial, and fiscal domains; evaluating public and private financing mechanisms for care services, including investment returns and coverage gaps; reviewing the Ministry of Labour and Vocational Training’s existing care-related policies; and developing scalable investment recommendations to expand childcare services, particularly within and beyond the garment sector. Please note that if travel is required for this assignment, the necessary travel costs will be covered by the ILO. 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.