Terms of Reference (ToR) for Conducting Baseline Study of SCALING-UP GRADUATION & RESILIENCE IN ASIA PROJECT

Terms of Reference (ToR) for Conducting 

Baseline Study of 

SCALING-UP GRADUATION & RESILIENCE IN ASIA PROJECT

Background

Islamic Relief is an international aid and development charity, which aims to alleviate the suffering of the world's poorest people. It is an independent Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) founded in the UK in 1984.

With an active presence in over 40 countries across the globe, we strive to make the world a better and fairer place for the three billion people still living in poverty. As well as responding to disasters and emergencies, Islamic Relief promotes sustainable economic and social development by working with local communities - regardless of race, religion or gender.

We are signatories to the Grand Bargain, Charter for Change, and the Red Cross Code of Conduct, which sets ethical standards for organizations involved in humanitarian work and commits us to the important principles of impartiality, neutrality and independence. We are also firmly committed to the People in Aid Code of Best Practice. The high quality and impact of our work means we are among only 5 UK-based charities to have been certified against the Core Humanitarian Standard (CHS). As full members of the INGO Accountability Charter, our excellence in transparency, good governance and social responsibility is recognized.

Islamic Relief Worldwide began its operations in Nepal in April 2015 in response to a devastating earthquake that claimed 9,000 lives and left 2.8 million people in need of humanitarian assistance. Since then, Islamic Relief has focused on enhancing community resilience through protection and disaster risk reduction programmes, ensuring access to safe water and sanitation, and supporting food security and livelihood initiatives.

Formally established as a legal entity, Islamic Relief Nepal signed its first General Agreement with the Social Welfare Council on October 13, 2017, followed by its initial project agreement on December 13, 2018. Currently, IR Nepal is actively implementing six projects in six districts—Bara, Rautahat, Sarlahi, Mahottari, Kapilvastu, and Rupandehi in two provinces (Madesh and Lumbini)—through collaboration with six local implementing partners (Bagmati Welfare Society (BWSN), Sarlahi Nepal, Lumbini Integrated Development Organization (LIDO), Kapilvastu Nepal, Jan Jagaran Youth Club (JJYC), Bara Nepal, Dalit Society Welfare Community Nepal (DSWCN), Mahottari Nepal and Rural Development Centre (RDC), Rautahat District Nepal) and SOSEC Nepal (Jajarkot).

About Project

Scaling-up Extreme Poverty Graduation and Climate Change Resilience in Disaster Vulnerable Communities in Asia (SCALING-UP GRADUATION & RESILIENCE IN ASIA) is a 4-year project funded by Islamic Relief USA. The project focuses on expanding efforts to address extreme poverty and enhance climate change resilience in disaster-prone communities. The project aims to benefit 9,931 rights-holders directly and 28,351 people indirectly. Among the direct beneficiaries, approximately 50% are women, and a majority come from ethnic minorities such as Dalit and Muslim communities (60%). Further, ultra poor families will receive training in vocational and business skills, along with necessary support, to pursue viable small-scale business opportunities (both on and off-farm) that align with current market demand. 

The project aims for improved Living condition, livelihoods and reduced vulnerability to climate change in Mahottari and Sarlahi districts through capacity building, supported by advocacy and scaling-up of poverty graduation, adaptation technologies and innovations. To achieve this impact, the project focused on mainly on enhancing resilient livelihood and increase income, strengthening community and institutional capacity on climate change adaptation and disaster risk reduction, and enhance capacity of IR team in different levels.

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Terms of Reference for Baseline Study ASIA Regional Project

Application Procedure

Interested candidates, firms, and agencies are mandatory to submit the following documents by 23 October 2024 with the subject REF: Baseline ASIA Regional to info.nepal@islamic-relief.org.np

i) Technical Proposal (7 pages max.) indicating

• The consultants’ suitability for the assignment and match with previous work experience, qualifications etc.
• How the team will be composed and the division of work between team members.
• Discussion of the work methodology it will use.
• Draft work plan and suggested timetable.
• Economic offer and budget breakdown.

ii) Professional profile of the study team/company (CV of least lead consultant/team leader of consultancy team)

iii) A copy of the previous baseline line/evaluation report in a similar thematic area (Food security and livelihoods, Climate change and DRR).

For firms/agencies following additional documents must be submitted:

• Valid certificate of company registration
• Valid copy of tax registration certificate (VAT)
• Tax clearance certificate

Islamic Relief Worldwide, Country Office Nepal

House no. 482, Kumaripati-5 (Near United Academy)

Lalitpur Metropolitan City, Nepal

Contact no: +977 1 5437610