Support the private sector stream of work by establishing connectivity with key stakeholders such as international buyers’ organizations, business associations, chambers, investors, MNCs and employers
Assignment: Support the private sector stream of work in the LAWC cluster by establishing connectivity with key stakeholders such as international buyers’ organizations, global business associations, chambers, investors, multinational corporations (MNCs), and employers; and develop a comprehensive knowledge base and material on the private sector in Bangladesh.
Contract Type: External Collaborator (National)
Duty stations: Dhaka, Bangladesh
Languages required: English
Duration of Ex-Col contract: Maximum 100 working days over the period of 7 months (tentatively the assignment will start from Aug/Sep 2024. Date will be finalized after completion of recruitment process).
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The tender contains sustainability considerations for preventing or minimizing damage associated with climate change.
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Energy efficiency, greenhouse gas reporting and emission offsetting.
The tender contains sustainability considerations related to human rights, fundamental principles and rights at work, occupational health and safety, fairly traded goods, targeted employment of people with disabilities, etc.
The tender contains sustainability considerations regarding local MSMEs, local communities or disadvantaged groups.
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Reserved labour opportunities for local communities, use of local materials, reserved procurements for local companies
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Sustainability requirements for tier 2 suppliers, identification and approval of subcontractors.
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Energy-saving measures, recycling, take-back programmes and responsible end-of-life management