Call for External Collaborator – Skills & International Labour Standards (ILS)
The International Labour Organization (ILO) is seeking an external collaborator to support a promotional initiative on international labour standards related to skills development and lifelong learning.
This assignment will contribute to strengthening the understanding, promotion, and practical use of key instruments such as Conventions No. 140 and No. 142, helping bridge the gap between standards and their application in policies and programmes.
The selected consultant will:
– Develop concise, user-friendly guidance for ILO specialists and constituents
– Translate complex normative frameworks into practical tools
– Produce communication materials to support engagement and visibility
🌍 This is a unique opportunity to contribute to advancing skills systems, lifelong learning, and the effective application of international labour standards globally.
📄 Full details and how to apply:
https://lnkd.in/dddbdgEa
📅 Deadline: 13 April 2026
In case you didn’t realize it, I like to promote engagement with the ILO whenever I can. I did many assignments with them over the years, in Afghanistan working on employment policy, in the Middle East reviewing competency standards development, and in Bangladesh as Chief Technical Advisor on the TVET Reform project. All were tremendously rewarding professionally, and the assignment described above looks that way too. Why not check it out?
And a reminder that my memoir, Overseas Adventures – From Afghanistan to Zambia and Points In-Between is available from my website or from AMAZON.
