Helen Keller International is an International Non-Governmental Organization (INGO) working in health and nutrition in Nepal since 1988 to improve the nutritional status of women and young children through evidence-based research and programs. Helen Keller invites applications from individual/firms for short-term assignments to facilitate and document the co-creation events in four provinces: Madhesh, Lumbini, Karnali and Sudurpaschim for USAID Integrated Nutrition Activity.
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Tentative duration:
The consultancy is anticipated to be completed within a timeframe of 90 days, with a total of 40 working days allocated for the project (April 25, 2024, to July 31,2024).
Project Overview
Today, over 2.5 billion people need at least one form of Assistive Technology (AT), such as wheelchairs, eyeglasses, or hearing aids, but in some countries, as few as 3% have access to the AT they require. The number of people needing AT is expected to grow to more than 3.4 billion by 2050. Helen Keller International aims to develop a thorough comprehension of the existing barriers that hinder access to AT in Nepal. Furthermore, the organization seeks to foster consensus among key stakeholders regarding the necessary long-term strategy and investments needed to tackle the identified needs effectively. With this effort, it is expected that a more knowledgeable, organized, and dedicated constituency for AT services will be formed, leading to the establishment of an enabling environment. This environment, in turn, will facilitate the generation of sustainable investments, cultivate political will, and garner government commitment to enhance access to AT in Nepal.
The "Case for Investing in Assistive Technology, 2021" by AT Scale report found that sustained provision of AT in low- and middle-income economies has a significant effect on lifetime earning potential, leading to a 9:1 return on investment in the form of USD 10 trillion in economic benefits over the next 55 years. This report underscores the substantial global returns on investments in AT. This initiative aims to reinforce these benefits in the local context, particularly in Nepal, through the development of a comprehensive local investment case and supporting AT investment with a costing analysis.
Summary of Job Purpose:
The consultant will undertake the following tasks:
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Languages required: Expert knowledge of English and Nepali
Note: For detailed TOR, please email to [email protected] no later than April 15 2024, COB.
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