Call for Expression of Interest

Call for Expression of Interest (EoI)

for

Digitalization of Social Behavior Change (SBC) Tools under the Nurture Every Future/POSHAN Project in Nepal

Who are we?

CARE has been operational in Nepal since 1978 and works in partnerships with government and non-government stakeholders across the spectrum of humanitarian action and long-term development programs. We create local solutions to poverty and inequality and seek dignity for everyone every day and during times of crisis. CARE puts women and girls at the center of everything we do because they have proven to be the best hope for creating lasting change in the world. 

About the project:

The Nurture Every Future/ POSHAN Nepal Project is part of the broader Mother Child Wellbeing Initiative, funded by the Latter-Day Saints Charities (LDSC). A consortium program jointly implemented by CARE and iDE in Nepal, leverages their extensive technical and managerial expertise in health, nutrition, food, water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH), market systems, and Gender Equality and Social Inclusion (GESI) initiatives globally. Building on successful and unique collaborations with the Church, Nurture Every Future / POSHAN aims to achieve comprehensive development outcomes through integrated solutions by working with Health Systems, Food Systems, Market Systems and Empowering Women for Household Decision to address nutrition challenges at individual, household, and community level.

Objective of the assignment: 

To address persistent barriers in health and nutrition behaviors, especially access to timely, trusted, and culturally appropriate information, the project seeks to digitalize its SBC tools and platforms. The goal is to expand the reach, enhance engagement, and personalize learning experiences for women of reproductive age especially focusing on pregnant and lactating mothers (1000 days mothers) and caregivers of children under five through inclusive digital channels.

Scope of Work:

CARE Nepal invites application from qualified firms or companies with demonstrated expertise in digital social behavior change communication (D-SBCC), Information Communication Technologies for development (ICT4D), and health & nutrition-related digital interventions for multi sectoral Nutrition program implemented in diverse rural communities from Sudurpaschim, Karnali, Lumbini and Madhesh Provinces of Nepal. 

The content and platforms must be tailored to address varying levels of literacy, digital access, language, and cultural context.

Expected services include (but not limited to):

a.    Animated video (continuum care of 1000 days mothers) and SAM/MAM cases management as per health protocol

b.    Integration of development of comprehensive SBC message/tools related to WASH, GESI, Health, Nutrition, and Agriculture targeting nutritional outcomes.

c.    Review of existing mobile apps, digital platforms and/or exploring of possible alignment, updating on government owned tools (e.g. Poshan Sathi)

TO APPLY:

Interested and eligible consultancy firms/companies are requested to submit their EoI along with write concept note and required documents mentioned in EoI to npl.carenepal@care.org. with the subject line “Expression of Interest for applying service name” by 20th August 2025. 

To download detailed terms of reference, CLICK HERE.

CARE reserves the right to accept or reject any proposal received without giving reasons and is not bound to accept the lowest, the highest or any bidder. Only the successful applicant will be contacted.