Introduction: The International Labour Organisation (ILO) Cairo Office is implementing a global initiative that envisions a future in which there are zero workplace accidents and diseases and in which decent work is a reality. With the objective to bring about change to workplaces and workers’ lives through interventions that prevent work-related accidents, injuries and diseases in global supply chains and support the development of effective Employment Injury Insurance (EII) schemes and compensation mechanisms. At country level, the initiative operations aim to foster prevention and compensation of OSH risks through a mix of private and public sphere interventions, including strengthening institutional frameworks and systems and piloting OSH improvement measures in workplaces. Country level interventions are being identified through applying the ILO methodology for the assessment of drivers and constraints for OSH improvement in global supply chains and intervention design. In Egypt, through comprehensive desk review and stakeholder consultations, construction sector was selected as the project’s single target supply chain, based on the following background: The construction sector in Egypt has been a significant contributor to the country’s economic growth, with the sector’s share of employment almost doubling between 2003 and 2017.[1] In 2023, it was estimated that 3,908,600 people were employed in the construction sector in Egypt, of which 3,877,500 were male and 31,000 female.[2] However, it has been noted that the growth of construction and transport has generally generated poor quality, mostly informal and low-productivity jobs.[3] This growth has been fuelled by an increasing demand for housing and by the country’s expanding portfolio of large infrastructure projects.   Construction sites in Egypt are among the most hazardous workplaces. The national OSH profile recently launched by the Egyptian Ministry of Labour indicates that in 2023 the construction sector accounts for 2.2% of the serious work-related accidents, 2.6% of work-related deaths and 0.3% of non-fatal injuries. The sector is also characterised by widespread informal working arrangements and a weak regulatory framework. Existing laws and regulations on OSH are outdated, and their enforcement is generally very weak. Government authorities face significant limitations in their capacity to inspect workplaces, while many employers lack the awareness and capacity needed to implement effective safety practices. Consequently, there is growing recognition of the urgent need to prioritise and improve OSH standards within Egypt's construction sector and supply chain.    In 2018, Egypt announced plans to build a high-speed train network to connect the entire country.  In 2021, Siemens Mobility, along with its consortium partners Orascom Construction and Arab Contractors, signed a contract with the Egyptian National Authority for Tunnels (NAT), under the Ministry of Transport, to develop what would become the world’s sixth largest high-speed rail network. The construction of the first phase is expected to be completed by 2029. Siemens has expressed an interest in collaborating with ILO to promote OSH during the construction of the high-speed rail network and beyond. Thus, a partnership was initiated between the ILO and Siemens to promote the safety and health of workers building the high-speed rail system of Egypt with emphasis also placed on extending the scope beyond project sites towards the broader Egyptian construction industry. One of the aimed outcomes of the project focusses on establishing and strengthen existing OSH workplace management systems in the construction sector. For this purpose, the project would like to hire an OSH training and consultancy firm that shall utilise existing ILO guidance and training materials to formulate a training program on OSH management. Details are listed in the sections below. Location Cairo, Egypt. Dates Starting from 04th of January till 04th of June 2026 (6 months from starting date).   Objectives The consultancy is expected to achieve the following objectives:   Review and adapt the existing ILO training material on OSH workplace management system including:   Risk Assessment Risk Management Systems Reporting, recording and Notification of incidents Establishing and operationalising bipartite workplace OSH committees Adaptation shall be in accordance with the national laws and regulations and the needs of the construction sector.    Conduct training for the target audience which includes workers (represented by members of construction workers organisation) and employers (members of FEI, real estate developers chamber) by: Preparation of training material adapted to each type of target audience Delivery of training sessions for each of the target audience (one round, each program targeting 30 participants, with total training beneficiaries of 90 participants): Training module for Employers Training module for Workers Training module for government “taking into account that it will be co-delivered with representatives of Ministry of Labour inspectors”. Providing post-training technical support to the activation of the role of bipartite workplace OSH committees (awareness raising, guidance.)   Training material should take into account livelihood challenges posed by climate change, including heat stress. Additionally, they should carefully consider gender dynamics and the specific needs of vulnerable groups.   Deliverables Based on the objectives outlined above, the consultancy firm will be expected to deliver the following outputs:   Deliverable 1: Inception report – this report should include the proposed methodology and a detailed work plan and list of reference material.   Deliverable 2: Three types of training material (targeted for employers, workers and government) and including trainer and trainee manual+ certificates of participation to be handed to participants.   Deliverable 3: Final report on the training and the post-training technical support visits conducted (full report and presentation format)   Methodology The consultancy firm will design the training by reviewing available ILO material as well as national laws and regulations. The following key resources must be reviewed and incorporated into the training design: ILO Code of Practice on Safety and Health in Construction[4] Vision Zero Funds’ guide to Employers[5] and Workers[6] on Reporting, Recording, and Notification of Occupational Accidents and Diseases ILO 5 Steps Guide for employers, workers and their representatives on conducting workplace risk assessments[7] Relevant national training materials Other material (to be identified) To ensure a comprehensive and high-quality training design, the consultancy is expected to engage experts across relevant disciplines, including occupational safety and health (OSH), engineering, legal and regulatory affairs, decent work, and international labour standards. The consultancy will work in close coordination with the concerned project team in Cairo and ILO Headquarters throughout the assignment.          Requirements and Application Process The consultancy firm and assigned team must demonstrate the following qualifications and competencies: Proven experience in providing training services within the OSH and construction sector Familiarity with International Labour Standards and ILO guiding tools on OSH is considered a strong asset A sound understanding of gender issues, with the ability to integrate gender as a cross-cutting theme throughout the training An understanding on working conditions in the construction sector Knowledge of the political, economic, legal and social context in Egypt Excellent writing, communication and presentation skills in English and Arabic Ability to work effectively multi-cultural and multi-disciplinary teams. Application process:   Candidates are invited to submit proposals that must include the following components: Technical Proposal: This should outline the firm's approach to implementing the requested assignment, including methodology, timeline, and resource mobilisation. The technical proposal must contain: An introductory note Company profile A list of relevant projects delivered, along with customer references Project team composition, including CVs of proposed individuals A detailed work plan outline Supporting certificates More information about the technical evaluation criteria is in the Terms of References (TORs) in the Document section. The submission should demonstrate realistic and feasible methods, approaches, and tools, as well as a corresponding work program and a staff task matrix that specifies the nature of each expert's role, dates, and locations of their interventions. Financial Proposal: A detailed financial offer, including a breakdown of costs by deliverable. Evaluation Criteria:   The evaluation of proposals will be based on the following weighting: 70% for the quality of the technical offer 30% for the financial offer   Financial Evaluation: The financial proposal will be evaluated as follows: The maximum points for the financial proposal will be assigned to the lowest-priced offer. Contracts are awarded according to the “lowest priced, most technically acceptable offer” evaluation methodology.   Payment Terms: The ILO will issue the payments in three phases as described below: 30 % up on the submission of 1st reporting (Deliverable 1) and to the satisfaction of the ILO and presentation of the invoice.  40 % upon completion of the three modules design, submission of (Deliverable 2) incorporating ILO’s comments, to the satisfaction of the ILO, and presentation of the invoice. 30 % upon conducting technical support visits and submission of the 3rd and final reporting (Deliverable 3) incorporating comments from the ILO to the satisfaction of the ILO and presentation of the invoice.   Reporting responsibilities The consultancy team will report to and work under the direct technical supervision of the Project Manager based in Cairo. Additional support and guidance will be provided by the Global Programme Secretariat, based in Geneva, and the ILO OSH technical specialist based in Algeria.   [1] ILO, Regional Report on Jobs and Growth in North Africa 2020, p. 128.  [2] ILOSTAT Data Explorer.   [3] Ibid., p. 18. [4] Safety and health in construction (Revised edition) | International Labour Organization [5] For employers: Reporting, Recording, and Notification of Occupational Accidents and Diseases - Vision Zero Fund [6] For workers: Reporting, Recording and Notification of Occupational Accidents and Diseases - Vision Zero Fund [7] wcms_232886.pdf