Terms of Reference - Hiring a Consultant for Baseline Survey of Community Based Inclusive Project “Collective Action for Inclusive Practices”

Date of Publication: 15th November 2024

Terms of Reference

Hiring a Consultant for Baseline Survey of Community Based Inclusive Project “Collective Action for Inclusive Practices”

1. Background and Rationale

Ratauli Yuwa Club (RYC) is a non-profit organization (NGO) which was established in 2047 BS (1991 AD) in Mahottari District and is affiliated with SWC of Nepal. The NGO is contributing to the socio-economic development of Nepal since its inception in coordination and partnership with government, bilateral, international, and national non-governmental organizations. RYC was established from Ratauli of Mahottari District with a goal to mobilize the youth resources of the rural areas, for economic, social, cultural and physical development of the rural communities, selfreliance, cooperation and ethics based on people's life and commitments to increase in accountability to the people.

RYC has been implementing the Community Based inclusive development project – Collective Action for Inclusive Practices in Balawa Municipality and Mahottari Rural Municipality of Mahottari District in funding of CBM Global Disability Inclusion. The project is aiming to improve meaningful participation of persons with disabilities in the local development process and having access to different services such as health, education, social protection, livelihood, inclusive community in order to have dignified live.

2. Project Background:

Ratauli Yuwa Club has been implementing a community based inclusive development project namely “Collective Action for Inclusive Practices” two Palikas of Mahottari district of Madhesh province from 1st of August 2024 with the financial support of CBM Global.

Over a three-year period of the project starting from January 2024 to December 2027, the project seeks to contribute to improve meaningful participation of persons with disabilities in the local development process and at community level and having access to different services in order to have dignified live. The project aiming to break the barriers for participation and inclusion and strengthen the systems through technical support, inclusive and accessible model presentation, advocacy, awareness campaigns, and empowerment of individuals with person with disability, as well as fostering disability movements through SHG and Networks. The partner will work closely as a partnership/ collaborative approach with local government of Balwa Municipality and Mahottari Rural Municipality, service providers, and other organizations to bring the intended project outcomes.

3. Objective of the Baseline Survey:

The primary objective of the baseline survey is to collect and analyze current situation of disability inclusive practices of local government, policy, programmes provision, inclusion and participation of person with disability and access to services such as health, education, livelihood, social protection mechanism at Balwa Municipality and Mahottari Rural Municipality.

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https://drive.google.com/file/d/1lZ0-19cFKqUno_AUAwxYW_uR7rp3vgm_/view?usp=sharing

Application Process

Interested consultants are requested to submit a detailed proposal to vacancyryc@gmail.com by 25 Nov, 2024. (10 Days from the date of Publication)

The email subject line: “Consultancy for the baseline survey of Individual Profile Development”. Interested consultants or forms are requested to submit the following:

• A technical proposal detailing the approach, methodology, and work plan.
• A financial proposal outlining the cost structure including expected working days (including vat/tax)
• CV(s) of the consultant(s) highlighting relevant experience and cover letter.
• Examples of similar work conducted in the past.
• Only shortlisted candidates or agencies will be contacted.

Contact Information

For further information or to submit your application, please contact:

Ratauli Yuwa Club

Province Office, Janakpur-07, Dhanusha

Head Office: Jaleshwar-02, Mahottari

Email: vacancyryc@gmail.com