The International Organisation of Employers (IOE) is requesting expressions of interest for an independent consultant to support IOE’s work on circular economy policies and enabling environments.

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 circular economy national policies and involvement of employers’ organisations, providing a concise overview of what is circular economy, how governments have been developing it and how employers’ organisations are working on this issue.
• Develop a review of existing business services for supporting and developing circular economy practices as well as policies.
• Engage IOE members and 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 circular economy policy framework and how employers’ organisations can work on this topic.
• Provide a short section on skills considerations for circular economy, explore its employment potential, and how can employers and governments work on developing and anticipating skills for circular jobs.
• Prepare a set of main messages and key takeaways, ensuring the final toolkit is within 25 pages.

Timeline: February 2025 to May 2025

Location: Home based.

Competencies:

• Expertise in circular economy policies and practices, linkages between skills development and circular economy development as well as a good understanding of current trends and relevant organisations.
• Excellent knowledge of private sector needs in different regions and/or experience with employers’ networks and business
• Exceptional English writing, 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.

Funding: the proposed funding available is 5000 EUR

Please send your CV and your proposal to: projectprocurement@ioe-emp.com with the email subject line: Circular Economy Toolkit 2025. Deadline 15 February 2025.