Rapid Market Appraisal (RMA) and Market System Analysis (MSA)

ILO
Rapid Market Appraisal (RMA) and Market System Analysis (MSA) Request for proposal

Reference: RFP 25003
Beneficiary countries or territories: Afghanistan
Registration level: Basic
Published on: 26-Nov-2025
Deadline on: 09-Dec-2025 23:59 (GMT 4.30)

Description

Dear Vendor,
The International Labour Office (ILO) is looking for an eligible entity work on an assignment with below objectives.

  • Conduct a Rapid Market Appraisal (RMA) to identify three priority sectors/sub-sectors with strong potential for growth, employment creation, and economic inclusion for returnees, IDPs, women, and vulnerable local communities.
  • Apply ILO VCD value chain selection criteria, including market potential, feasibility, competitive advantage, gender/social inclusion, environmental sustainability, and decent work considerations.
  • Undertake a comprehensive Market Systems Analysis (MSA) for each selected sector to identify:
  • Systemic constraints and root causes of underperformance
  •  enhanced productivity, quality, and market linkages
  • Barriers to workforce absorption and enterprise growth
  • Decent work deficits
  • The capacities and incentives of key market actors
  • Develop actionable, scalable, and sustainable intervention options aligned with ILO’s AIMS framework to strengthen the market system and improve job quality and quantity
  • Generate clear recommendations to inform livelihood programming, partnerships, and future value chain interventions

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.
Kind regards