Term of Reference (ToR) for Consultancy Service to Conduct Gender, Disability and Social Inclusion (GEDSI) Training

Project Title: West Nepal Sambridhee Khaptad Chhanna: Education and Health Improvement Project

Job Title: Gender, Disability and Social Inclusion (GEDSI) Trainer 

Project Duration: 2022.07.01 – 2025.06.30

Location: Bajhang District:
                 Khaptad Chhanna Rural Municipality, Bajhang

Expected date of the assignment: April, 2023

Type of Contract: Individual Consultant 

Deadline for application submission: 25th February, 2023

1.  Background

Action for Nepal is an open, transparent and accountable organization founded on the principle of assisting those in need and undertaking all transactions with integrity. We are strictly against discrimination on the basis of ethnicity, caste, gender, sexuality, age, region, political beliefs or social status. We collaborate with our partners ensuring a community centric approach and community ownership in all development activities. We believe that locally led work achieves sustainable outcomes. We treat all community partners with respect and dignity while designing and implementing well founded, appropriate programs that are solution oriented, cost-effective and sustainable.

Action for Nepal and REED Nepal with the financial support of Australian Himalayan Foundation (AHF) and Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT), Australia have been implementing ‘West Nepal, Sambridhee Khaptad Chhanna: Education and Health Improvement Project in in Khaptad Chhanna Rural Municipality of Bajhang district from July 2022.

We are looking for professional's individuals who can undertake the following training.

GEDSI training

• Target population: Health Facility Operation and Management Committee (HFOMC), Health Workers, FCHVs, Representatives of Rural Municipality 
• Duration: 3 days each in 5 wards 
• Location: Ward 1 to 5 of Khaptad Chhanna Rural Municipality 

2.  Major Objective of the service

• To enhance the capacity of Rural Municipality and ward representatives to address gender and disability issues.
• To promote the inclusive participation of community people in different activities, meetings.

• The consultant service for training packages will be availed based on the specification mentioned below. 

4.  Expected Deliverables 

• Prepare and submit session outline, detailed content, PPT, Handouts, training delivery 
• Submit the report on the delivery of training programs 
• Conduct Pre and Post evaluation of each training 
• Submit the final training documents (manual and PowerPoint slides, group work exercise, etc.)
• Prepare the guideline for the follow up by the project staffs.

5.  Budget and Mode of Payment

The individuals shall submit the CV along with the application.

a. The payment shall be made only to the account of the individual’s name. 
b. The payment will be made through Account Payee Cheque. 

6.  Acceptance of Application 

• All the rights to accept or to reject the proposal, with or without any obligations, shall be reserved by Action for Nepal.

7.  General Qualification of the Individuals

• The service provider should have the following qualifications:
• Professional with relevant expertise in the related field
• Excellent facilitating skills in Nepali
• Minimum 3-4 years of experience related to GEDSI training
• Should have understood the culture and customs of Far-west Nepal
• Should be specialists in the subject matter
• Sound knowledge and expertise on desire consultancy work 
• Able to travel in remote areas and stay there for a month
• Police clearance report or will be check if you will be hired. 
• At least two references 

8.  Documents to be submitted by the Individuals

The application shall contain the following documents: 

• Detailed curriculum 
• Detail of the individuals
   -Academic documents
  -Citizenship
  -Curriculum vitae
  -PAN number
  -Passport size photo

Interested and eligible individuals are requested to submit the application with through email to Action for Nepal ([email protected]) by 25th February 2023, 17:00 PM (Nepali Time) 

The applications received after the deadline will not be considered and only shortlisted individuals will be called for further process. Canvassing at any stage of the process shall lead to automatic disqualification. Action for Nepal reserves all rights to make the final decision regarding the selection of the individual without any obligations. 

"Women and people with disability will be encouraged to apply."