support project implementation and monitoring in Ninawa

**rfx\_7211\_ROAS / Call for an External Collaborator to support project implementation and monitoring in Ninawa**

I. Background and purpose
• Conduct meta-analysis on existing research, studies, and policy briefs on re-integration of refugees, IDPs, women, PWDs and other marginalized groups in the labour market and labour market situation analysis and green employment diagnostics and identify sectors with potential to create green jobs
• Conduct national and subnational consultative and strategic workshops with government and social partners on evidence-based policy dialogue.
• Develop modelling estimates on the potential of creating decent jobs
• Conduct series of validation workshops.
• Provide training on refugees, IDPs and youth responsive policy formulation.
• Consultative meetings with key government stakeholders, social partners, and private sectors leading to formation of social dialogue platform. C
• Conduct regular tripartite plus roundtable discussions on key policies and strategic constraints.
• Conduct a skills diagnostic and skills gaps in the green economy and identify opportunities for setting up apprenticeship in green business and sectors.
• Capacity building and technical assistance for employers’ organizations who will mobilize apprenticeships programmes and on green jobs, green growth, and just transition
• Sign MoU with selected SMEs to offer apprenticeship programmes
• Sign implementation agreement with selected TVET centres and provide market-relevant technical skills
• Identify PES centres in the selected governorates and conduct an in-depth assessment and enhance their capacities to be one-stop-shop centres.
• Capacity building of PES staff in career guidance, registration and on working with refugees and IDP youth on issues, career guidance and life-skills
• ToT on JSC methodology for 20 facilitators then cascade training to young jobseekers. And monitor JSCs and assess their employment status.
• ToT on SIYB for 20 to conduct SIYB ToE for 500entrepreneurs and MSMEs.
• Deliver FE trainings to 300 entrepreneurs, Start-ups, and existing MSMEs and link to financial institutions to access credit.

II. Scope of work

This consultancy is to support the effective implementation of project activities in Ninawa for better labour market integration and transition of marginalized populations including youth, women, refugees, internally displaced persons, and host communities (Target group) into decent jobs through strengthened employment services, work-based learning, and skills development, with a focus on green jobs and green enterprise development. The consultancy is to build capacities and coordinate and partner with key stakeholder institutions including employer’s and worker’s organisations, MSMEs and potential entrepreneurs, government departments, vocational skills training centres, public employment service centers and the target group and ensure smooth execution of interventions.
The consultant will oversee field activities, including organizing meetings, FGDs, workshops, training sessions, and events while updating and managing monitoring tools to track progress and The selected consultant will support the effective implementation, coordination, and monitoring of project activities in Ninawa as outlined in background sections, by engaging stakeholders, implementing partners, partner businesses, consulting firms, non-governmental organisations (NGO), overseeing field operations, and maintaining quality control.
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III. Detailed tasks
He/ She will be responsible to:
1\. Support in Project Coordination & Stakeholder Engagement:
• Liaising with the project manager and national project officer, ensuring alignment with project objectives and work plans.
• Support in Establishing and maintaining partnerships with government entities, private sector actors, financial institutions, and local communities.
• Organizing and facilitating high-level meetings, stakeholder consultations, and technical discussions, while documenting key outcomes and action points.
2\. Field Implementation & Monitoring:
• Conducting regular field visits continuously for the project activities for quality assurance.
• Support in Overseeing implementing partners’ activities, tracking progress against work plans, identifying operational bottlenecks, and providing strategic recommendations.
• Conducting field assessments and data collection for different types of activities.
• Fill the monitoring tools under supervision of the ILO team.
3\. Operational & Logistical Support:
• Managing schedules and timelines for project activities, ensuring efficient resource allocation and adherence to deadlines.

• Organizing and coordinating training programs, workshops, and knowledge-sharing sessions tailored to MSMEs, financial institutions, and implementing partners.
• Coordinating logistical arrangements for field missions, stakeholder engagements, and capacity-bu