Event Management Services for Financial Inclusion Fairs in Sulaymaniyah, Erbil, Duhok, and Ninawa 10-12 August 2026

Country: Iraq Organization: International Labour Organization Closing date: 4 Aug 2026 Event Management Services for Financial Inclusion Fairs in Sulaymaniyah, Erbil, Duhok, and Ninawa 10-12 August 2026 Background and Context: The governorates of Duhok, Ninawa, Erbil, and Sulaymaniyah in Iraq are grappling with a critical issue: escalating youth unemployment that necessitates immediate attention. Characterized by a significant share of young individuals aged between 18 and 35 years, high youth unemployment rates, significant numbers of refugees and IDPs, and a pressing need for sustainable economic opportunities, these regions are struggling to provide sufficient employment opportunities for them. Recognizing the urgency of this matter, the International Labour Organization (ILO) is implementing a project titled "Promoting Employment and Employability among Refugees, Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs), and Host Communities, Focusing on Women, Persons with Disabilities (PWDs), and Youth in Northern Iraq" in Ninawa and the Kurdistan Regional Government areas of Duhok, Erbil, and Sulaymaniyah. This is a collaborative initiative between the ILO and the Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ). To this end, the project has trained 308 trainees on financial education in four governorates: Erbil, Sulaymaniyah, Duhok, and Mosul, with a one-day event held in each governorate to link trainees with Participating Financial Institutions (PFIs) and Microfinance Institutions (MFIs). The ILO is seeking the services of an implementing partner able to provide training rooms, meals and refreshments, stationery, and training manuals. In addition, the events management provider should be able to disburse funds for the payment of transportation fees and other miscellaneous costs that may arise, as shown in the tables below. Objective/Purpose: The primary objective of this assignment is to Link 300 participants including women, refugees, persons with disabilities, internally displaced persons, youth from host communities to financial service providers including banks and MFIs. Event: Financial Inclusion Fairs 1G2 Event date: 10 August 2026 Location: Erbil and Dohuk Event: Financial Inclusion Fairs 3G4 Event date: 12 August 2026 Location: Mosul and Sulaymaniyah Conditions that must be met in the hall: 1. Large hall that can accommodate 100 people and 10 exhibition booths 2. Accessible premises for PWDs and technical arrangements might be requested 3. Free Wi-Fi internet connection in the training room. Coordination The company will liaise and report to Ms. Gashaw Shareef, shareef@ilo.org , Mr. Miran Bakragha at bakragha@ilo.org , and Marina Rai at marina@ilo.org Payment According to the ILO policy, the payments of services are performed 30 days after receipt of service. The payment schedule will consist of a single payment, issued after the completion of the service and upon receipt of the invoice and required documents from the supplier, in line with ILO's satisfaction with the service. Means of payment: the payment will be paid via wire transfer to the designated bank account of the supplier. Important Notes: The supplier will be billed to ILO based on the actual number of participants and service. How to apply To apply for the job, please click on the provided link and follow the instructions on the website. Make sure to read the job description carefully before submitting your application. You may be asked to create an account. UNGM Link: https://eur01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ungm.org%2FPublic%2FNotice%2F309200&data=05%7C02%7Cal-hashamat%40ilo.org%7C2a483b7c01a942cbb19408deee3a4a60%7Cd49b07ca23024e7cb2cbe12127852850%7C0%7C0%7C639210131640725743%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=YsPuzjS%2B8E8fVsmnP9PebpL5BbyacirNZUWrzOQgTqA%3D&reserved=0