Call for External Colloborator – Team Leader to develop the DWCP 2027–2031, ILO Ha Noi

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: The Team Leader will support the formulation of the DWCP 2027–2031 through comprehensive analysis of socio-economic & labour market trends at global, regional, national levels, including digitalisation, climate change, green transition, demographic shifts, & cost-of-living pressures. The assignment will review key labour & social policy reforms—such as social insurance, employment, wage-setting, trade unions, occupational safety & health, labour inspection—while integrating gender equality & addressing needs of vulnerable groups. The Team Leader will assess national development frameworks, incl. SEDS, 2026–2030 SEDP, relevant Party resolutions, applicable UN & ILO strategic frameworks (Country Analysis, UNSDCF, SDGs, ILO Programme & Budget). The process will be informed by evidence from DWCP 2022–26, Country Programme Review, evaluations, & related analytical materials. Cross-cutting priorities include gender equality, inclusion of ethnic minorities & persons with disabilities, environmental sustainability, just transition, alignment with international labour standards. Working closely with the Team Member & under the supervision of ILO Country Director (& designated focal point), the Team Leader will provide overall technical leadership, guide strategic prioritisation & sequencing in a constrained funding context, ensure coherence with ILO global & regional priorities, lead development & validation of Theory of Change, draft & consolidate the DWCP, and ensure quality assurance & compliance with ILO and UNSDCF requirements. If you are interested, please express interest & 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