EOI: MHPSS Technical Service, Bhotekoshi Flash Flood Response

EOI: MHPSS Technical Service, Bhotekoshi Flash Flood Response

About Action Nepal

Action Nepal was established in 2000 A.D. to improve the socioeconomic status of Nepali people, especially those living in rural areas. It works with deprived and marginalised communities, making the best use of local resources and technology.

Its work is organised in five thematic areas:

• Livelihood and Nutrition
• Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH)
• Good Governance
• Construction
• Humanitarian Response and Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR)

Background and purpose

Action Nepal, Neelkantha Municipality-03, Dhading, is implementing the "Nepal Bhotekoshi Flash Flood Response and Recovery Project ACT NPL 261" with financial support from DCA Nepal.

Under this project, Action Nepal invites technical and financial proposals from eligible agencies to provide Mental Health and Psychosocial Support (MHPSS) technical services to people and families affected by the Bhotekoshi flash flood, and to the small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and livelihood support groups working to recover.

Scope of work

The selected agency will carry out the following tasks:

1. Provide an MHPSS counsellor, based in Galchi RM, Dhading.
2. Clinical supervision for MHPSS counselor for case management and capacity building
3. Clinical Supervision for Community-based Psychosocial Worker (CPSW).
4. Co-design and facilitate a workshop on MHPSS for livelihood support groups and SMEs, together with Action Nepal.
5. Deliver Psychological First Aid (PFA), structured MHPSS activities and counselling services to affected vulnerable individuals and families, and to SMEs, in Dhading.
6. Refer people who need specialized care to appropriate services, and keep their information confidential.
7. Self-care session for frontline workers and partners’ agencies
8. Three days Care for caregiver workshop for DCA Nepal Staff and partner organization.
9. Report regularly to Action Nepal on activities, people reached and lessons learned.

Duration, location and deliverables

The assignment lasts 3 months from contract signing and may be extended, depending on need, performance and available funds. The counsellor will be based in Galchi, Dhading.

Expected deliverables:

• Work plan and counselling schedule, within the first week
• Design and report of the MHPSS workshop for livelihood support groups and SMEs
• Monthly activity reports with disaggregated data on people reached (sex, age, disability, social group)
• Final report with findings, lessons and recommendations, including whether to extend

Eligibility

Agencies must meet all of the following:

• Legally registered in Nepal, with a valid registration renewal, PAN or VAT registration and tax clearance
• Proven experience delivering MHPSS, PFA or counselling services, preferably in disaster or emergency settings
• Qualified counsellor(s) with a relevant degree in psychology, counselling or psychosocial work, and training in PFA
• Fluency in Nepali and understanding of the local context in Dhading
• Experience working with vulnerable groups, women and livelihood or enterprise groups
• Policies on safeguarding, protection from sexual exploitation and abuse (PSEAH), confidentiality and referral

How to apply

Interested agencies should submit a technical proposal and a separate financial proposal, containing:

• Agency profile and copies of registration, renewal, PAN or VAT and tax clearance documents
• Relevant experience, with at least two references from similar assignments
• Technical proposal: approach, workshop design, counselling methods, referral and safeguarding arrangements, and work plan
• CVs of the proposed counsellor(s), with certificates
• Financial proposal in NPR for 3 months, itemized and stating whether VAT is included

Proposals will be scored as follows (weights proposed, to be aligned with DCA procurement rules):

Submit proposals by Nov 4, 2026 5:00 PM to Action Nepal, Neelkantha Municipality-03, Dhading, or by email to [ info@actionnepal.org ] marked "EOI: MHPSS Service, Bhotekoshi Flash Flood Response". For questions, contact [ Ranjan Poudel / 9855073075 / ranjan@actionnepal.org ]

Action Nepal may accept or reject any proposal, or cancel this process, without giving reasons. Only shortlisted agencies will be contacted.