The International Organisation of Employers (IOE) is requesting expressions of interest for an independent consultant to support IOE’s work on national green skills policy frameworks.

About us:

IOE is the largest private sector network in the world, representing 50 million businesses through over 150 national  employers’ organisations. IOE is the sole representative of business in social and employment policy debates taking place at the International Labour Organization (ILO), the United Nations, G20 and other global forums. IOE is recognised for its unique expertise, advocacy, and influence as a powerful and balanced voice for business at the international level. IOE consolidates the perspectives and priorities of national employers’ and  business organisations in one single, effective, and coherent voice. Our vision is to create a sustainable economic environment worldwide, promoting free enterprise that is fair and beneficial to both business and society.

About the consultancy:

• Analyse and review the landscape of ‘green’ skills and skills for a just transition, providing an overview of existing definitions, types of skills, and leading institutions.
• Develop a review and analysis of existing institutions, policies, initiatives and projects at the national level in the context of green skills policies and frameworks for 6-8 countries.
• Work with IOE members in the search and collection of data and information for the national level.
• Engage IOE company partners with expertise in the area on best practices, recommendations and existing work in the field
• Define priorities, opportunities, gaps and challenges for a coherent and efficient skills framework for each of the countries analysed
• Provide an overview of needs for employers to be able to work better with governments on implementation, anticipation and planning of appropriate skills frameworks for a smooth transition.
• Based on the case studies prepare set of main messages and key takeaways.

Timeline:

November 2023 to December 2023

Location:

Home based.

Competencies:

• Expertise in climate policy, linkages between climate action, economic transformation and skills policies as well as a good understanding of current trends in green skills and the transition needs of different sectors.
• Excellent knowledge of private sector needs in different regions and/or experience with employers’ networks and business
• Excellent research skills and a good command of tools like Microsoft Word
• Ability to distill complex information clearly and concisely.
• Good communication and ability to clearly structure inputs, feedback and comments as well as to efficiently handle versioning of documents

Additional information: The consultant will work independently and address statutory contributions in their country of residence. You must be registered as an independent consultant in your country of residence, affiliated with a university, or a registered organisation/company to apply for this consultancy. Please send your CV and your financial proposal to: projectprocurement@ioe-emp.com with the email subject line: Green Skills Case Studies 2023. Deadline 20 November 2023.