Call for Tender: Research Expertise on Social Dialogue Systems in Eastern Europe, Southern Islands, and EU Candidate Countries
The Council of European Municipalities and Regions (CEMR), in partnership with the European Federation of Public Service Unions (EPSU), is pleased to announce a call for tender for subcontracting external expertise to conduct research on social dialogue systems and practices within local and regional governments across a wide range of countries in Eastern and Southeastern Europe, Southern European islands, and EU candidate countries.
This call is part of the “LRG-SD Capacity Building” (Project LAB) initiative, co-funded by the European Commission, which aims to address the current underrepresentation and limited engagement of social partners in national and EU-level social dialogue in the local and regional government sector.
The selected contractor will:
- Produce a desk research report offering a comprehensive overview of social dialogue systems in the target countries.
- Document and synthesise the findings from three international workshops and three twinning activities.
- Draft concise and informative reports (2–15 pages) in English, summarising the discussions, conclusions, and best practices exchanged during all project events.
- Attend and report on project activities (online and in-person), providing valuable insights and comparative analysis.
Target countries include:
Eastern Europe (e.g. Poland, Hungary, Slovenia), Southeastern Europe (e.g. Romania, Bulgaria), EU candidate countries (e.g. Albania, Ukraine, Türkiye), and Southern European islands (Malta and Cyprus).
Expertise Required
Applicants must demonstrate:
- Strong academic background in EU labour and social policy.
- Proven experience with trade unions and employer organisations at the local, national, or European level.
- Ability to work in multilingual and multicultural settings.
- Skilled in conducting desk research and reporting on multi-stakeholder events.
- Capacity to manage tight deadlines and coordinate with multiple project partners.
- Availability for occasional travel to project events.
Budget and Timeline
- Maximum budget: €28,925 (excluding VAT)
- Contract duration: From June 2025 (upon appointment)
- Deadline for submission: 30 May 2025, 12:00 (noon)
- Submission email: application@ccre-cemr.org
Please include the subject line: “Application – Project LAB”
For more information, contact:
Officer – Employment, Digitalisation and Public Services
