Call for External Collaborators – Redesign of Active Labour Market Programmes and Strengthening Employer Services in Public Employment Services of Bosnia and Herzegovina, DWT/CO-Budapest

Dear Bidder, The International Labour Office is seeking an individual to undertake an assignment as an External Collaborator. The assignment aims to support the redesign and improvement of Active Labour Market Programmes and employer services delivered by Public Employment Services in Bosnia and Herzegovina, with a focus on evidence-based programme design, stronger responsiveness to employer needs, and alignment with the forthcoming Youth Guarantee framework. The Consultant will provide technical guidance in the design and implementation of an employer satisfaction survey assessing the relevance, accessibility, and outcomes of existing ALMPs, including questionnaire development, methodological advice, and interpretation of findings. The Consultant will also support the performance evaluation of the “Looking for an Employer (2022)” measure, reviewing targeting, implementation modalities, and employment outcomes, and formulating practical recommendations for programme redesign. The Consultant will contribute to the preparation and delivery of a peer learning event for the three PES in BiH focused on strengthening employer services, drawing on findings from the recent Functional Assessment and Review of Employer Services. The assignment further includes technical inputs to the development of a Roadmap for Inclusive Employment Pathways, building on draft Minimum Standards for Programme and Service Delivery and identifying institutional and operational adjustments required for implementation. Finally, the Consultant will support preparatory work for Youth Guarantee implementation by advising PES on service delivery models, including registration, profiling, counselling, and coordination mechanisms, with a view to piloting revised approaches in 2027. If interested, please express your interest and follow the instructions provided to consult the detailed ToR and related documents on the ILO e-sourcing platform. Please submit your proposal before the deadline. Thank you