Climate Change Capacity-Building Programme for PWP Partners in the Kurdistan Region of Iraq (KRI)

Climate Change Capacity-Building Programme for PWP Partners in the Kurdistan Region of Iraq (KRI)

Duhok, Iraq
19 - 20 November 20261

Background and Context:
The PROSPECTS Partnership (Partnership for Improving Prospects for Host Communities and Forcibly Displaced Persons) was launched in 2019 by the Government of the Kingdom of the Netherlands. The partnership brings together the International Labour Organization (ILO), the International Finance Corporation (IFC), UNHCR, UNICEF, and the World Bank to deliver complementary interventions in education, skills development, employment, and protection.

PROSPECTS is implemented across eight countries—Egypt, Ethiopia, Iraq, Jordan, Kenya, Lebanon, Sudan, and Uganda. The current Phase II of the partnership covers the period 2024–2027.

Iraq has experienced decades of conflict, instability, and governance challenges that have significantly weakened infrastructure, institutional capacity, and social cohesion. Despite ongoing reconstruction and stabilization efforts, substantial development needs remain, particularly among refugees, internally displaced persons (IDPs), and vulnerable host communities living in remote and underserved areas with limited access to quality public services.

Within this context, PROSPECTS supports the implementation of the Employment-Intensive Investment Programme (EIIP) in Duhok Governorate, using the EIIP approach to create decent employment opportunities while rehabilitating and improving community infrastructure through labour-based, local resource-driven approaches.

Under PROSPECTS Phase I, EIIP interventions implemented in Duhok and Nineveh Governorates generated more than 46,000 working days while integrating decent work principles into infrastructure development. Between 2021 and 2025, EIIP activities in Duhok focused primarily on green infrastructure interventions, including the rehabilitation of irrigation systems, land restoration, afforestation, and solid waste recycling. These initiatives contributed to environmental sustainability, climate change mitigation, and improved livelihood opportunities for refugees, IDPs, and host communities.

Building on these achievements, under PROSPECTS Phase II, the ILO will support the pilot implementation of a National Public Works Programme (NPWP) in the Kurdistan Region of Iraq, applying the EIIP approach to promote decent employment, sustainable infrastructure development, and improved access to livelihood opportunities for vulnerable populations.

As part of this effort, the ILO will deliver a capacity-building programme on climate change and climate-resilient public works targeting government institutions, youth, and social partners. The programme will strengthen participants’ knowledge and practical skills in integrating climate change adaptation, environmental sustainability, and resilience considerations into public works planning and implementation. Through targeted training and practical learning, participants will be better equipped to identify climate-related risks, promote sustainable infrastructure solutions, and contribute to the effective implementation of the PWP. This initiative will also strengthen collaboration among key stakeholders and support the development of local capacities for more inclusive, climate-resilient, and sustainable public works in the Kurdistan Region of Iraq.

Purpose of the Assignment:
The purpose of this assignment is to engage a qualified service provider to organize and manage all logistical arrangements for a Capacity-Building Workshop on Climate Change and Climate-Resilient Public Works under the National Public Works Programme (PWP), to be held in Duhok on 19–20 November 2026.

The selected service provider will be responsible for planning and coordinating all event logistics, including, but not limited to:

• Venue arrangements;
• Accommodation for participants;
• Transportation services;
• Catering and refreshments;
• Conference equipment and audio-visual services;
• Printing and branding materials;
• Event signage and visibility items;
• Registration and participant management; and
• All other logistical requirements specified in the scope of services and the table below.

The workshop aims to strengthen the capacities of key stakeholders involved in the implementation and institutionalization of the PWP in the Kurdistan Region of Iraq, with a particular focus on integrating climate change adaptation, environmental sustainability, and climate resilience into public works planning and implementation.

The workshop will bring together representatives from relevant government institutions, ministries, governorates, technical directorates, youth, social partners, and other key stakeholders to enhance their knowledge, technical skills, and understanding of climate-resilient public works and the application of the Employment-Intensive Investment Programme (EIIP) approach.

The specific objectives of the workshop are to:

1. Strengthen participants’ understanding of climate change adaptation, environmental sustainability, and climate resilience in the context of public works and infrastructure development.
2. Enhance the technical capacities of government institutions, youth, and social partners to integrate climate considerations into public works planning, design, implementation, and monitoring.
3. Promote the application of the EIIP approach in developing inclusive, sustainable, and climate-resilient infrastructure while generating decent employment opportunities for vulnerable populations.
4. Facilitate knowledge exchange and collaboration among government institutions, youth, social partners, and other stakeholders on climate-resilient infrastructure and employment-intensive public works.
5. Support the effective implementation and institutionalization of the PWP by strengthening local capacities and promoting a shared understanding of stakeholders’ roles in delivering sustainable and climate-resilient public works interventions.
Conditions that must be met in the hall:
1. The halls should have enough space for sitting, including registration table at the entrance, per each day
2. The hall should have easy access to a minimum of 2 toilets
3. The hotel should have full considerations for disability access
4. The Hall should be sufficiently bright with good light and air conditions.
5. The hotel shall arrange for fully functional electronic and audio-visual equipment and workshop materials (such as banners and/ or flags banners, data shows, wireless microphones, audio systems, teleconference equipment, etc.)
6. Flipcharts with stands, whiteboard with paper, and markers
7. Meeting signage includes company logo to guide your guests.
8. 4 stars hotel and they must be approved by UNDSS.
9. Room on ground floor or higher (not basement floor) Meeting room picture required to be attached
10. Free Wi-Fi internet connection in the training room.
11. Pens and notepads per participants.

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

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