Consultancy for Financial Literacy Training

Consultancy for Financial Literacy Training:

Social Empowerment and Building Accessibility Centre Nepal (SEBAC-Nepal), established in 1997, is a national level service oriented Non-Government Organization (NGO) and is currently working in 31 districts of Nepal. SEBAC-Nepal is seeking consultancy services from individual consultant to deliver Financial Literacy Training in 4 palikas of Kailali and Achham districts of Sudurpaschim province.

Objectives: 

The primary objectives of this consultancy are as follows: 

• Develop comprehensive training plan and materials tailored to different target groups (salaried workers, youths, MSMEs and farmers) for 2 days trainings as per Financial Literacy Guidelines of Nepal Rastra Bank. (A total of 4 trainings for 4 target groups in 4 palikas). 
• Deliver effective financial literacy training sessions to enhance participants' understanding of key financial concepts and practices.
• Prepare training reports detailing session outcomes, participant engagement, areas for improvement, potential impact, best practices and way forward. 
• Compile a final report summarizing the overall impact of the training program and providing recommendations for future interventions.

Scope of Work:

The consultancy services will include, but not be limited to, the following activities:

• Identify the specific financial literacy requirements of different target groups in rural Nepal. 
• Developing customized training materials, including presentations, handouts, and interactive exercises, suitable for diverse target audiences for delivering trainings. 
• Delivering interactive training sessions in selected rural communities, ensuring active participation and knowledge retention among participants. 
• Collecting data during training sessions to evaluate participant learning outcomes and training effectiveness. 
• Compiling detailed training reports after each session, highlighting key achievements, challenges encountered, and recommendations for improvement. 
• Analyzing data collected throughout the training program to prepare a comprehensive final report assessing the overall impact of the initiative and outlining future steps.

Deliverables:

The consultant is expected to deliver the following outputs within the specified timeframe: 

• Training report outlining the financial literacy requirements of target groups. 
• Training materials tailored to different audience segments, including presentations, handouts, and activities. 
• Training reports for each session conducted, documenting participant feedback, session outcomes, and lessons learned.
• Final report summarizing the overall impact of the training program, including key findings, success stories, challenges faced, and recommendations for sustainability and future interventions. 

Duration: 

The consultancy is expected to commence for 1 month and will begin promptly upon signing the contract. The specific timeline for each deliverable will be agreed soon as the contract is finalized between SEBAC-Nepal and the consultant.

Qualifications:

The consultant(s) should possess the following qualifications and experience:

• Demonstrated expertise in financial literacy education, preferably with experience in designing and delivering training programs in rural settings. 
• Strong understanding of the socio-economic context of rural communities in Nepal, particularly regarding financial challenges and opportunities. 
• Excellent communication and facilitation skills, with the ability to engage diverse audiences and create interactive learning environments. 
• Experience in developing training materials, and preparing comprehensive reports
• Proficiency in both English and Nepali languages is desirable.

Interested individuals who meet the above criteria are requested to submit their CV and cover letter outlining their relevant experience. Upon evaluation of the CV and Cover letter, potential candidates will be reached out for further process.

Contact Information: sebacnepal@sebac.org.np

Deadline for Submission: 12th May 2024 (11:00 AM)

SEBAC-Nepal reserves the right to accept or reject any proposal and to annul the selection process at any time prior to contract award, without thereby incurring any liability to the affected consultant(s).