Call for External Collaborator – Editing of five ILO manuscripts on trade, FDI, employment, circular economy, and sustainability– EMPLOYMENT/EMPINVEST/IST Call
for individual consultants
Reference: rfx_2094_HQ
Beneficiary countries or territories: Switzerland
Registration level: Basic
Published on: 02-Sep-2025
Deadline on: 10-Sep-2025 12:00 (GMT 2.00)
Description
The International Labour Office (ILO) is looking for an individual to undertake work as an External Collaborator. Below is a summary of the work to be performed: Editing of five ILO
manuscripts focused on trade, FDI, employment, circular economy, and sustainability. The editor will improve clarity, consistency, and structure; correct grammar and style; and ensure
alignment with ILO house style. The manuscripts include technical analyses on global value chains, renewable energy trade, employment impacts of FDI, organic waste valorisation for
agrifood systems, and the socio-economic dimensions of e-waste. Tasks include editing executive summaries, tables, figures, captions, and references; inserting head levels and graphics
placement; and resolving queries with authors and ILO contact. Deliverables include tracked changes and one completed editorial checklist per document. The work supports publication of
ILO research outputs and contributes to global policy dialogue on inclusive and sustainable development. Please note that if travel is required for this assignment, the necessary travel
costs will be covered by the ILO. If you are interested, please express interest and follow the instructions attached to consult the detailed terms of reference and other relevant
information in the ILO e-sourcing platform. Please submit your proposal before the specified deadline. Thank you.