Consultant Hiring Notice: Risk and Social Norms Mapping Assessment

Publication Date: 18 May 2025

Background

The Institute of Himalayan Risk Reduction (IHRR) and Campaign Nepal, in partnership with CARE Nepal, are implementing the Women’s Voice in Leadership and Anticipatory Action (Sajag Samaj – SASA) project in Durga Bhagwati Rural Municipality and Rajdevi Municipality of Rautahat District, Madhesh Province, Nepal. The project aims to strengthen women-led anticipatory action, early warning, and early action mechanisms to promote women’s leadership and address intersectional vulnerabilities in Disaster Risk Management (DRM).

We invite applications from qualified individual consultants or technical service provider companies to conduct an “Assessment of Risk and Social Norms Mapping” to identify and assess the prevalence of issues such as violence against women and girls, girls’ trafficking, child marriage, dowry, and barriers to women’s leadership, alongside intersectional vulnerabilities in the context of DRM.

Scope of Work

The consultant(s) will:

• Conduct a comprehensive assessment to map social dimensions of disaster risks in the specified municipalities, focusing on gender-based violence, child marriage, girls’ trafficking, dowry, and barriers to women’s leadership.
• Analyse intersectional vulnerabilities shaped by caste, gender, age, religion, disability, and socio-economic status, and their impact on women’s participation in DRM and anticipatory actions.
• Identify social norms and power dynamics that limit women’s mobility, leadership, and access to early warning systems and decision-making processes.
• Engage with local stakeholders, including women, girls, community leaders, and government representatives, through participatory methods like focus group discussions and key informant interviews.
• Provide evidence-based recommendations to promote gender equality, enhance women’s leadership, and develop inclusive, community-led disaster preparedness and response strategies.

For detailed objectives, scope, methodology, deliverables, and qualifications, refer to the attached Terms of Reference (TOR).

Eligibility Criteria

• Individual Consultants: Must hold a Master’s degree in Gender Studies, Women’s Studies, Sociology, or a related Social Science field, with proven expertise in Gender and Social Inclusion (GESI), Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR), and social norms mapping.
• Technical Service Providers: Must demonstrate experience in risk and social norms assessments, with a team possessing relevant qualifications in GESI, DRR, and participatory research.
• Strong understanding of Madhesh Province’s socio-cultural dynamics, including caste and gender-based power relations, and familiarity with local governance structures.
• Proficiency in English and Nepali is required; knowledge of local languages (e.g., Maithili or Bajika) is highly desirable.
• Demonstrated skills in qualitative and quantitative research, stakeholder engagement, and producing high-quality, evidence-based reports with actionable recommendations.

Submission Requirements

Applications must be submitted by 1 June 2025 via email, post, or in person. Submissions should include:

• Individual Consultants:
  • Cover letter
  • Technical proposal outlining methodology and work planFinancial proposal detailing expert fees, field visit costs, and other expenses
  • Signed CV demonstrating relevant experience
• Companies:
  • Signed and stamped cover letter
  • Technical proposal outlining methodology and work plan
  • Financial proposal detailing all costs
  • Signed CVs of team members
  • Organisation profile (max 2 pages) highlighting relevant experience
  • Organisation registration and renewal certificates
  • VAT registration certificate

Evaluation and Selection

Proposals will be evaluated based on technical (80%) and financial (20%) criteria. The technical evaluation will assess the consultant’s experience, proposed methodology, and qualifications, while the financial evaluation will focus on cost-effectiveness. The consultant or team offering the best balance of quality and cost will be selected.

Payment Terms

Payments will be made in instalments upon satisfactory submission of deliverables, as per IHRR’s policy, subject to tax deductions per prevailing government regulations.

Application Process

Submit complete applications by 1 June 2025 via:

• Email: nepalcampaign@gmail.com
• Post or In-Person: Campaign Nepal, Gaur-05 (Near Om Shanti Bhawan), Rautahat, Nepal

Late or incomplete submissions will not be considered. Refer to the attached Terms of Reference (TOR) for further details.

Contact Information For inquiries, contact:

Campaign Nepal
Gaur-05 (Near Om Shanti Bhawan), Rautahat, Nepal
Email: nepalcampaign@gmail.com
Phone: +977-55-521576
Website: www.campaignnepal.org

Campaign Nepal, IHRR, and CARE Nepal are committed to safeguarding vulnerable populations’ safety, dignity, and rights, including women, children, and marginalised groups, while promoting gender equality and inclusive disaster risk reduction. Selected consultants must adhere to Campaign Nepal’s safeguarding policies, ensuring zero tolerance for abuse, exploitation, or harassment, maintaining participant confidentiality, upholding ethical standards, and implementing harm prevention measures during data collection and community engagement. We encourage applications from qualified individuals and organisations dedicated to these principles.