Request for Proposal (RFP) - Localization and Capacity Strengthening of Partner NGOs

Request for Proposal (RFP) - Localization and Capacity Strengthening of Partner NGOs

World Vision International Nepal (WVI Nepal) is a child focused relief, development and advocacy organization that has been working for transforming the lives of vulnerable people and disaster affected communities since 2001. WVI Nepal has been implementing multi-sectoral programs partnering with local communities, civil societies, government and the private sectors with primary focus on the causes of vulnerability. Currently, WVI Nepal has long-term development programmes in Udayapur, Sarlahi, Mahottari, Rautahat, Sindhuli, Kathmandu, Lamjung, Lalitpur, Jumla, Kailali, Achham, Doti, Bajhang, Kanchanpur, Dailekh, Jajarkot and Banke across seven provinces of Nepal. It has three technical programmes namely Nutrition Resilience & Livelihood (NRL), Inclusive Quality Education (IQE) and Protection and Community Engagement Sponsorship Programming (PCESP) with Gender Equality, Disability and Social Inclusion (GEDSI), along with Disaster Risk Reduction and Climate Change Resilience as crosscutting agendas contributing to the well-being of children.

As part of its commitment to strengthening local organizations, WVI Nepal is implementing the ‘Localization and Capacity Strengthening of Partner NGOs’ initiative. This initiative initially aims to enhance the organizational growth of 12 partner NGOs by improving governance, addressing policy gaps, strengthening grant acquisition skills, through coaching for long-term community impact.

To support this initiative, WVI Nepal invites proposals from qualified consulting firms or individuals for a consulting assignment. The consultant will provide training and support to partner NGOs, focusing on policy formulation, governance strengthening, and funding diversity to enhance their capacity for sustainable impact

In this regard, World Vision International Nepal (WVI Nepal), Kusunti, Lalitpur - 13, invites interested consulting firms or VAT registered individuals to submit proposals for a consulting service.

Deliverables:

List of deliverables the consultant has to produce and submit as a part of the service. This may include:

• Develop a comprehensive plan outlining the training content, tools, timelines for each session; 
• Facilitation of in person trainings; two training for board and staff members from 12 partner NGOs. Each training will be in two slots; total four slots of training. WVI Nepal will organize training at Dhangadhi and Bardibas.
• Remote coaching support to each participating partner organizations; enabling them to accomplish the action plan developed during the training.
• Prepare a final report, including the engagement of partners in the training, application of the action plan, evaluation of the developed policy and practices in the organization and workplace

Bidding process:

A complete study proposal (with separate technical and financial proposal document) which responds to the scope of work with some literature review, a detail of methodology, survey instruments, and detailed work plan.

Consultant Qualifications:

The expected qualifications and competencies required for the lead consultant include:

• Master degree, PhD preferred
• Minimum five years of experience in capacity building in I/NGO setting
• Experience in coaching staff and organisational group
• Knowledge and experience in policy formulation / revision
• Knowledge and experience in proposal writing and grant acquisition
• Experience in working with child focus organisations will be an advantage

Special Instructions to Interested Bidders:

• Duly filled quotations shall be submitted via email to npl_scmbid@wvi.org
• Submission deadline for the bid is 11th March 2025. Bids received via any other medium or beyond deadline shall not be considered.
• Please be guided by the attached Request for Proposal, Terms of Reference [TOR] & annexes while preparing your technical proposal and financial proposal.
• In case of any queries, concern kindly reach Supply Chain Management, National Office via email to npl_supplychain@wvi.org

For Annex, please go through the link below:

Request for Proposal, Terms of References and Annextures

Interested consultancy firm fulfilling the criteria mentioned above may send in their complete ‘Technical proposals and financial proposal’ on or before 13 March 2025 to the email, address mentioned below:

For bid submission: npl_scmbid@wvi.org

Note: all of the annexure should be submitted with signature and seal of the consultancy firm.

World Vision International Nepal is committed to diversity and inclusion within its workforce, and encourage candidates of diverse background, women and differently abled, to apply. Only short-listed candidates will be called for the subsequent selection procedure.

WVI Nepal reserves all rights to qualify/disqualify applications in any case.

Supply Chain Management Department

World Vision International Nepal