Sustainable WASH for All in Nepal (SUSWA) is a WASH project funded by the Government of Nepal (GoN), the Government of Finland (GoF) and the European Union, implemented in and with selected municipalities in the Karnali Province. Niras Finland is the technical advisor.

SUSWA follows a Human Right Based Approach (HRBA) Gender Equality, Social Inclusion with focus on disability, and climate resilience are cross-cutting objectives, governing the design and implementation of the project, ensuring that everyone is included throughout.

The project adopts a twin track approach of 1) mainstreaming GEDSI in all project plans and activities to ensure GEDSI responsive WASH implementation and equal access and participation, and 2) targeted special activities for dignified menstruation management (DMM) and disability inclusion (DI) to address specific forms of harmful social norms, stigma and barriers that prevent women and girls and persons with disabilities accessing WASH and DMM on an equal basis with others.

In order to achieve the above, SUSWA needs, formulation of “Gender Responsive and Disability Inclusive (5 year) Plan” through “Inclusive Policy Analysis and Planning Workshop in Bheri Municipality (Jajarkot), Nalagad Municipality (Jajarkot), Aathbiskot Municipality (Rukum West) and Sanibheri Rural Municipality (Rukum West)” is visualized. In connection to the OA1, DMM policy with annual plan is also to be formulated. Therefore, DMM policy consultation workshop should be conducted along with the workshop mentioned above. With this propose, a national expert is needed to execute the actions mentioned under the scope of work in ToR.                      

SUSWA is looking for a short-term consultant to facilitate the “Inclusive Policy Analysis and Planning Workshop” aiming to formulate the “Gender Responsive and Disability Inclusive Plan” of the assigned LGs. She/he will also facilitate Dignified Menstruation Management (DMM) Policy Consultations workshops at the same LGs.   

Intervention Name: Facilitation of Gender Equality, Disability and Social Inclusion in WASH 

Location: Bheri Municipality (Jajarkot), Nalagad Municipality (Jajarkot), Aathbiskot Municipality (Rukum West) and Sanibheri Rural Municipality (Rukum West).
Sector: GEDSI
Reports to: GEDSI Specialist
Intervention Language: English
Total number of working days: Maximum 20 days
Number of consultant contract: 1

Required Qualification and Experiences

• Minimum master’s degree in social science, behavioral science, gender studies, development studies, or related subjects.
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in the sector of gender and social inclusion, including experience in the WASH sector.      
• Strong skills in conducting inclusive training/workshop planning and facilitation Knowledge of issues related to dignified menstrual hygiene management and menstruation-based discrimination in Karnali. 
• Knowledge of the legal provision of gender mainstreaming in Nepal.
• Knowledge on Gender Responsive Budgeting (GRB) and government (MoF) policies for GRB at local level including GRB coding standards.
• Knowledge of sectoral and periodic planning

Applying Procedure

• Interested candidates should request the Full TOR by sending an email with a subject line ‘GEDSI Consultant' to [email protected] by 14th January, 2024.
• Candidates should apply for this position via Merojob's System but should request the Full TOR. The TOR should be requested until 14th January within 5:00 PM. 
• If any candidate submits the application directly without requesting the Full TOR, it will lead to disqualification.

Note:

• SUSWA reserves the right to accept or reject any applications without assigning any reasons.
• Women and individuals from minority groups, indigenous groups, disadvantaged groups and persons with disabilities are especially encouraged to apply.