Call for External Collaborator – Development of Infrastructure and Green Works Guidelines to support implementation of Proposed National Public Works Programme for Iraq

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: (a) Develop complementary bespoke guidelines that will provide a technical framework for implementation of the NPWP within the Infrastructure and Green Works sectors, ensuring the integration of Employment-Intensive Investment Programme (EIIP) Labour-Based and Resource-Based (LBR) approaches in accordance with country specific context and related laws and guidelines. (b) Engage and facilitate a consultative process that actively involves relevant national institutions, social partners, and technical experts including Technical Working Group (TWG) for inputs and comments to alignment with existing institutional procedures, regulatory frameworks, and operational modalities to ensure national ownership, coherence with ongoing government practices, and the long-term sustainability of the NPWP. (c) Prepare Inception Report, Draft Guidelines and associated documents for review of project and stakeholders. (d) Conduct a validation process involving key relevant stakeholders to provide feedback which will be carefully reviewed and incorporated to refine and finalize the documents, ensuring they are practical, context-specific, integrate good practices and fully aligned with national procedures and priorities. (e) Deliver two bespoke sector-focused documents for Infrastructure/Construction sector and Green Works sector. Note is to be taken that the two documents produced will complement and not replace Comprehensive EIIP Guidelines that are being developed jointly by the PROSPECTS and BEIT projects of ILO. 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