Background:

The Asia Foundation Nepal, in partnership with the Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT), is implementing the Subnational Governance Program (SNGP) in Nepal. The SNGP aims to create an enabling environment for a stable, effective, and inclusive sub-national government in Nepal that addresses health and economic security of all, including women, people with disability, and marginalized groups

Gender equality, disability, and social inclusion (GEDSI) are key cross-cutting themes integrated into all aspects of the program. SNGP has developed targeted initiatives to promote GEDSI mainstreaming in local governance, and one such initiative is the support and mentorship of elected women representatives. The program aims to promote women's leadership by providing mentorship and coaching to elected women representatives

To facilitate this mentorship and coaching process, SNGP has supported the development of a training manual This manual will provide the necessary guidance and resources for conducting need-based training and mentorship programs for elected women representatives. For this purpose, SNGP is seeking professional support to review the training manual and contribute to the innovation and improvement of its content

As a consultant, your main responsibilities will include reviewing the content of the training manual, identifying areas for improvement, and working closely with the program team to revise and enhance the manual's content Your expertise in gender equality, disability inclusion, and social inclusion will be crucial in ensuring that the manual effectively addresses the needs and challenges faced by elected women representatives in Nepal

Key Responsibilities:

• Thoroughly review the content of the training manual developed for elected women representative
• Identify gaps, inconsistencies, and areas for improvement in the manual's content
• Propose innovative and evidence-based approaches to enhance the training content and make it more effective
• Ensure that the revised manual aligns with the program's objectives, addresses gender equality, disability inclusion, and social inclusion concerns, and reflects best practices in training and mentorship
• Provide clear and concise feedback, suggestions, and recommendations to the program team

Qualifications:

• A strong background and expertise in gender equality, disability inclusion, and social inclusion
• Experience in reviewing and developing training materials or manuals, particularly in the context of governance, leadership, or capacity building
• Knowledge of best practices and innovative approaches in promoting women's leadership and inclusion
• Excellent analytical and critical thinking skills to identify gaps and propose improvements
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate effectively with SNGP team and other stakeholders
• Fluency in written and spoken Nepali 
• Ability to work independently, meet deadlines, and deliver high-quality outputs

Interested professionals should submit their applications, CVs, and quotations to [email protected]. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted for further evaluation. The selected consultant will be expected to collaborate with The Asia Foundation team for a specified period to complete the revision of the training manual. The exact terms of engagement, including remuneration, timeline, and deliverables, will be discussed.