Call for Expression of Interest

Oxfam in Nepal

Oxfam has been working in Nepal since the early 1980s undertaking various development initiatives addressing the poverty and injustice faced by women and other socially and economically excluded groups. The level of Oxfam's engagement increased substantially after restoration of democracy in 1990 as it became easier for civil society to work in the new political environment. Over the years, Oxfam has worked in partnership with local civil society organisations and the government to promote rural livelihoods, and vulnerable communities' resilience to climatic shocks and disasters. It has also significantly contributed to empowering community people, especially women, to; negotiate with people in power, influence decision making processes, claim rights and essential services to which they are entitled, demand accountability on the part of duty bearers and engage larger masses in advocacy efforts. Oxfam also worked closely with UNHCR in providing assistance to Bhutanese refugees during the 1990s. Oxfam and its long term programme partners believe that the underlying structural causes and drivers of poverty must be addressed if improvements in peoples's lives are to be broad and lasting. Poverty is not one-dimensional; nor is it purely local in its causes and solutions. Therefore, Oxfam's work addresses not only material and technical change, but also the related economic, social, institutional and policy changes which are necessary to end poverty and achieve development and wellbeing. The Oxfam Nepal Vision is: The people of Nepal are empowered and work together to attain a life of dignity with justice and equal rights for all. The Overall Nepal Programme Goal is: to improve the well being of vulnerable people through strengthening their participation in development and governance processes and reducing poverty and suffering.

Details / requirements:

CALL FOR EXPRESSION OF INTEREST

(First date of Publication 13 October 2017)

Oxfam is a development, relief and campaigning organisation dedicated to finding lasting solutions to poverty and suffering around the world. We believe that every human being is entitled to a life of dignity and opportunity; and we work with poor communities, local partner organisations, volunteers, and supporters to help this become a reality.

Efficient and effective consultants/consultancy firms are critical to us for achieving much of what we do as an organisation. We are looking for potential consultants/consultancy firms in Nepal to create a pool. Interested Consultants/Consultancy firms may submit their Expression of Interest (EOI) for different categories as follows: 

Category -A    Translator

  • Translate the documents from Nepali to English 
  • Translate the documents from English to Nepal  

Category -B    Interpreter 

  • Interpret from Nepali to English  
  • Interpret from English to Nepal 

Category -C   Audit

  • Conducting Statutory, tax and project audit  

Category -D    Legal Advice and Expert

  • Legal Opinion for various programmatic and other matters
  • Legal Expert/Advisor on Land 

Category -E    Media and Communication Material Development

  • Policy analyst/researcher
  • Writer/Report writer with proficiency in English and Nepali to document stories/project achievements  
  • Data Analyst
  • Graphic Designer (to design newsletter, infographs, one pagers, reports)
  • Short video makers
  • Video editors
  • Cameramen and Photographers
  • Social Media Promoters   

Category -F   Monitoring, Evaluation, Learning and Accountability

  • Conducting Participatory, Monitoring and Evaluation Training
  • Project Evaluation including sector expertise - WASH, Gender, Shelter, Food Security etc.
  • Evaluators or MEAL/Research companies 

Category -G   Training/Workshop 

  • Computer software training - Word; Excel; PowerPoint, GIS, STATA, SPSS etc.
  • Training/Workshop Facilitator/ Moderator - General 

Category -H Proposal /Concept Paper Development

  • Conducting Training on concept paper/proposal development for Oxfam partners staff  
  • Documentation, knowledge management and concept paper development
  • Organizational / Institutional Capacity Development for local partners 
  • Proposal writing 

Eligibility Criteria:

  • Only consultants/consultancy firms registered in Nepal are eligible & have been experienced in the relevant business.
  • Consultancy firms must have VAT registration certificate, latest Tax Clearance Certificate and Company Registration Certificate as per the prevalent financial policy of Nepal Government. 

Response:

Interested Consultancy firms or VAT registered freelance consultants are requested to submit the Expression of Interest to eoi_nepal@oxfam.org.uk by 12 November 2017 with following documents:

  • Cover letter clearly mentioning the category and subcategory
  • Copy of VAT registration Certificate
  • Copy of Company Registration Certificate (for Consultancy firms only)
  • Copy of Tax clearance certificate as of FY 2073/74 
  • Company profile (for Consultancy firms only)
  • Updated CV of the lead consultant clearly mentioning the area of expertise  

Oxfam reserves the rights to accept or reject any or all registration without giving any reasons whatsoever. Oxfam in Nepal office will not be responsible for any costs or expenses incurred by the suppliers in connection with the preparation or delivery of EOI.

Overview

Category Consulting & Professional Services
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Posted Date 13 Oct, 2017
Apply Before 13 Nov, 2017
City Lalitpur