Expression of Interest for development of Anti-Child Marriage Three Year Strategic plan for Haripur and Ishworpur Municipality, Sarlahi District

Expression of Interest for development of Anti-Child Marriage Three Year Strategic plan for Haripur and Ishworpur Municipality, Sarlahi District.

Organizational Background

Rural Women Upliftment Association (RWUA), Haripur Sarlahi is a non-governmental, non-profitable, and non–political organization registered in District Administrative Office (DAO) Sarlahi district and affiliated with Social Welfare Council SWC in 2050 B.S. (1993 AD) with the goals to social reform in Sarlahi district. It’s a women-led organization. Since its establishment, it has been working in partnership with INGOs and the government. It involves integrated development through the social mobilization of women and disadvantaged community people to bring them in the mainstream of development. The organization has working experiences with more than 20 NGOs, INGOs, government entities, and CBOs. It has highly qualified & skilled human resources for effective and fruitful results in the community.

The CEFM project is collaborating with the local civil society organizations through agreements to conduct campaigns against forced and child marriage. It also supports local governments in formulating legal policies and regulations against child marriage. The goal of project is to operate campaigns against child marriage and raise awareness about it by partnering with local associations, organizations, and community representatives.

1. Work strategy: 

Haripur and Ishwarpur Municipality, Sarlahi, are committed to eliminating the practice of child marriage and promoting the rights and well-being of children, especially girls, in their respective communities. As part of this commitment, there is a need to develop a comprehensive, 3-year strategy at the municipal level to prevent and eliminate child marriage. The strategy will align with national policies, international conventions, and community-driven approaches to ensure sustainable change. It will ensure the development of mainstream in Nation.

2. Objective: 

The primary objective of this assignment is to develop a 3-year municipal-level strategy for the prevention and elimination of child marriage in Haripur Municipality and Ishwarpur Municipality, Sarlahi, focusing on specific actions, roles, and responsibilities of local authorities, community stakeholders, and other key actors.

3. Scope of Work:

The facilitator will be responsible for conducting a situational Analysis of working areas:

• Analyze the current status of child marriage in both municipalities.
• Identify the root causes, trends, and underlying social, cultural, and economic factors contributing to child marriage conditions.
• Assess existing policies, laws, programs, and community initiatives related to child marriage prevention at the local level.

Stakeholder Mapping and Consultations

• Identify and engage relevant stakeholders, including local government authorities, community leaders, NGOs, women’s groups, youth organizations, educational institutions, law enforcement, and religious leaders.
• Facilitate consultations and workshops to gather input, concerns, and recommendations from key stakeholders.

Strategy Development based on the situational analysis and consultations, develop a comprehensive 3-year strategy that includes:

• Goals, objectives, and indicators for child marriage prevention.
• Specific interventions and actions to be taken by local authorities, community groups, and other stakeholders.
• Roles and responsibilities of key actors in implementation.
• Budgeting, resources, and capacity-building needs for the implementation of the strategy.
• Mechanisms for monitoring and evaluating progress.

Action Plan Formulation

• Develop an action plan detailing specific activities, timelines, and responsible parties for each intervention.
• Ensure that the action plan is gender-sensitive and inclusive of marginalized and vulnerable communities, focusing on girls and young women.

Capacity Building

• Propose a framework for building the capacity of local stakeholders, particularly local government officials, community leaders, and youth, in child marriage prevention and advocacy.

Reporting and Documentation

• Provide regular updates to the relevant authorities and stakeholders throughout the process.
• Prepare a final report detailing the process, findings, and the final strategy base on Scope of Work.

The facilitator will be responsible for:

• Conducting a Situational Analysis
• Analyze the current status of child marriage in both municipalities.
• Identify the root causes, trends, and underlying social, cultural, and economic factors contributing to child marriage.
• Assess existing Nepal Government`s relevant policies, Procedures, laws, programs, and community initiatives related to child marriage prevention at the local level.

Stakeholder Mapping and Consultation

• Identify and engage relevant stakeholders, including local government authorities, community leaders, NGOs, women’s groups, youth organizations, educational institutions, law enforcement, and religious leaders.
• Facilitate consultations and workshops to gather input, concerns, and recommendations from key stakeholders.
• Consult with RWUA`s relevants Project teams and Board members on perspective of Anti-child marriage in Sarlahi and Madesh Province.

Strategy DevelopmentBased on the situational analysis and consultations, develop a comprehensive 3-year strategy that includes:

• Goals, objectives, and indicators for child marriage prevention.
• Specific interventions and actions to be taken by local authorities, community groups, and other stakeholders.
• Roles and responsibilities of key actors in implementation.
• Budgeting, resources, and capacity-building needs for the implementation of the strategy.
• Mechanisms for monitoring and evaluating progress.

Action Plan Formulation

• Develop an action plan detailing specific activities, timelines, and responsible parties for each intervention.
• Ensure that the action plan is gender-sensitive and inclusive of marginalized communities, focusing on girls and young women.

Capacity Building

• Propose a framework for building the capacity of local stakeholders, particularly local government officials, community leaders, and youth, in child marriage prevention and advocacy.

Reporting and Documentation

• Provide regular updates to the relevant authorities and stakeholders throughout the process.
• Prepare a final report detailing the process, findings, and the final strategy with actionable recommendations.

4. Deliverables

• Situational Analysis Report – A detailed report on the current status, causes, and dynamics of child marriage in the municipalities.
• Stakeholder Mapping and Consultation Report – A summary of stakeholder consultations, key inputs, and recommendations.
• Preparation draft ThreeYear Strategy Plan – A comprehensive document outlining the strategy for the elimination of child marriage, including goals, actions, roles, and timelines.
• Final 3-Year Strategy Plan Document – A refined and finalized version of the strategy document based on feedback from stakeholders.
• Break down of Plan(Action Plan)– A detailed implementation plan, including activities, budget, and timelines.
• Capacity Building Framework – A proposal for training and awareness-raising activities for stakeholders.
• Approach of Monitoring and Evaluation Plan – A mechanism for tracking and evaluating the implementation and impact of the strategy.

5. Duration of the Assignment

The assignment will be for 1 month, starting from  20th November 2024 to 12th December 2024, with the final deliverables.

6. Qualification and Experiences

The facilitator should have the following qualifications:

• Proven experience in child rights, gender equality, or social development programming.
• Strong understanding of the causes and consequences of child marriage, particularly in rural and marginalized communities.
• Experience in strategy development, particularly at the municipal or local government level.
• Expertise in facilitation, stakeholder engagement, and participatory processes.
• Familiarity with Nepal’s national policies and legal frameworks on child marriage 
• Experience working in similar contexts, particularly in Sarlahi or similar rural municipalities, will be an asset.

7. Reporting and Supervision

The facilitator will report to RWUA Office and will work closely with the municipal authorities and relevant stakeholders throughout the assignment.

8. Payment and Budget

Payment will be made based on the following milestones:

• Initial Payment – 30 percentage upon signing the contract.
• Second Payment – 50 percentage upon submission and approval of the Draft 3-Year Strategy.
• Final Payment – 20 percentage upon submission and approval of the Final Strategy and all related deliverables.

9. Required documents: 

For individual consultants- CVs of professional personnel proposed for the service, Previous Experience certificate, Personal PAN, and photocopy of the academic certificate and a cost estimate

Proposal Submission Deadline: 18th November 2024

Interested consulting/ firms and individuals are encouraged to submit their above-mentioned legal documents, past experiences, and consultancy, proposal document with enclosed EOI, and submission should be via email to vacancy@rwua.org Rural Women Upliftment Association (RWUA), Haripur Municipality-2, Sarlahi within November 18, 2024 by 5:00 PM.

Quotation Link: https://drive.google.com/uc?export=download&id=1omDw0YDMnlBSLbERqlwFFQ7YPNEqgt0L