Terms of Reference For Local curriculum development -3 Local Government of Rautahat and Bara (Re-Advertisement)

Terms of Reference

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Local curriculum development -3 Local Government of Rautahat and Bara

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1. Background

Jan Jagaran Youth Club (JJYC) is a non-government organization established in Bara in 24th Paush 2054. Since its establishment JJYC Bara is working on Education, Children & women Development, Economic growth & Empowerment, Health, Water, Sanitation & Hygiene, Governance and Social justice and Humanitarian Aid and Resilience community. JJYC Bara is implementing UKaid funded Active Citizens Through Inclusive Volunteering and Empowerment (ACTIVE) project in Bara and Rautahat district of Madhesh Province in Nepal under the leadership of VSO Nepal. Main aim of this project is to support on inclusive quality education for marginalized girls & children with disability through resilient, gender-responsive education governance enhanced.

2. Rational

The constitution of Nepal 2015 has made the provision that Nepales citizen shall have right to get education in their mother tongue and the different research and studies have shown that the learning outcome especially the reading comprehension is not satisfactory level. The of the major reason having this is children lack adequate learning resources in their mother tongue and children are not taught in their own languages. To address the issues JJYC would provide support to 3 palikas to develop local curriculum in a participatory approach ensuring the meaningful participation of the local stakeholders.

3. Consultancy Purpose:

The purpose of the assignment is to develop local level curriculum and curriculum implementation guidelines of ACTIVE Project funded by VSO working areas/palikas namely Kalaiya sub metropolitan city of Bara, Gadhimai and Gaur Municipality of Rautahat.

4. Qualifications and experience of the consultant/firm:

S/he should have at least five years experiences in the education sector. It is required of the consultant to review the existing documents such as National Education Policy, 2019(2076 BS), School Education Sector Plan (SESP), Integrated Curriculum for grade 1-3, Local Curriculum Development Guideline, SDG 4. Ideal requirement of the consultant would be:

• The consultant should have a minimum of master’s degree on education or relevant subject.
• Extensive experience and knowledge in local level curriculum development. Priority will be given to the consultants having experience in Province 2.
• Extensive experience of developing curriculum at national and local levels
• Language skills: Proven proficiency in Nepali and English. Working experiences with the government of Nepal (MoEST, CDC, CEHRD, ERO) will be given high priority.

5. Required Documents to submit:

The consultant is expected to provide information that indicates experience, capacity and capability to undertake the assignment outlined herein, within the specified timelines.

1. An updated CV
2. Letter of interest with total cost
3. Technical Proposal along with workshop contents
4. A copy of Curriculum, which developed by the interested applicants.
5. Copy of Pan/Vat Certificate (in case of the firm registration and tax clearance certificate is required)
6. Copy of Citizen certificate of the consultant

6. Methodology:

1. Review of draft curriculum worked out by local level stakeholder during curriculum development workshop.
2. Consultation with local government representatives to identify the key gaps on developing local level curriculum.
3. Prepare the final draft of local curriculum and implementation guidelines.
4. Share with Palika level stakeholders to take feedback and incorporate the feedback after having consultation with respective stakeholders.
5. Submit final local curriculum of 3 municipalities.

7. Expected Deliverables:

Three Local curriculum of Gadhimai and Gaur Municipality of Rautahat and Kalaiya Sub-Metropolitan City of Bara district.

8. Working Time schedule:

9. Submission of Proposal and budget

Interested and eligible Firms/person are requested to submit their letter of interest along with section 5 required documents by 18th Aug  2024 at the following email address: info@jjycbara.org.np