Expression of Interest (EOI) for an ECD Training Consultancy

                                                                              EXPRESSION OF INTEREST (EOI)

for an ECD Teacher Training Consultancy

 Background

This consultancy assignment aims to strengthen the capacity development of Early Childhood Development (ECD) teachers in the ECD curriculum, the ECD Minimum Standards, established by the Government of Nepal for the operation of ECD centers. Its purpose is to design training content and deliver a foundational training for ECD teachers of Namkha Rural Municipality and Tanjakot Rural Municipality in Humla district.

This assignment will be implemented in Humla District one of Nepal's most remote district where difficult geography, limited transportation are which often affect travel and implementation schedule. Therefore the ECD trainer consultant is expected to demonstrate high level of flexibility, adaptability in work planning and scheduling and delivering training activities. The consultant should be prepared to adjust travel plans, training schedules and methodologies according to local conditions while ensuring the quality and effectiveness of capacity- building activities. Previous experience working in remoteareas, particularly in Karnali Province, and with multicultural and multilingual communities is highly desirable.

The objective of this training is to improve the capacity of ECD teachers to increase their understanding of Early Childhood Development (ECD) to improve effective learning activities.

Working in close and regular coordination with the Aatmiya Education team, the consultant is expected to carry out the following activities, which are indicative rather than exhaustive:

1.      Hold a preparatory discussion with Aatmiya to agree on the scope and content of the training.

2.      Develop a five-day basic ECD training schedule and content, submitting both a proposal draft and a final version to Aatmiya prior to delivery.

3.      Align the design and delivery of the training with the stated specific objective.

4.      Provide participants with resource materials on ECD produced by the government and other relevant sources.

5.      Submit a training completion report within one week of the training's conclusion.

—   A detailed training content package

—   Presentation slides

—   A training completion report

The duration of the consultancy will be 26 August - 21 September, 2026, preference will be given to consultants with a demonstrated track record of completing assignments within tight deadlines without compromising the quality of deliverables.

—   A bachelor's degree in education or a related discipline.

—   At least five years of professional experience in Early Childhood Development.

—   Demonstrated experience in training design, facilitation, and delivery.

—   Strong facilitation and presentation skills, with knowledge of diverse training methodologies.

—   Familiarity with current government provisions, policies, and guidelines on ECD.

—   Sound judgment and strong analytical and problem-solving skills in a training setting.

—   Ability to work effectively as part of a training team.

—   Capacity to prepare a childhood development checklist.

Nepali citizens who meet the qualifications above are invited to submit an Expression of Interest comprising: (1) a cover page, (2) a brief technical and financial proposal not exceeding five pages, and (3) an updated CV of the consultant(s).

Any questions regarding this EOI must be submitted by 11 August 2026 to aatmiyaid@gmail.com. Completed EOIs and supporting documents should be sent electronically to the same address by 13 August 2026, with “ECD Teacher Training Consultancy” in the subject line. Attachments should not exceed 10 MB in size.

Telephone inquiries will not be entertained, and any form of canvassing will result in automatic disqualification. Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted for further stages of the selection process.

Aatmiya reserves all rights to qualify/disqualify application in any case.