Expression of Interest (EOI): For Conducting Social Audit

Nepal Disabled Women Association

Expression of Interest (EOI)

For Conducting Social Audit

Date of Publication: November 12, 2025

Deadline for Submission: November 18, 2025

Background

Nepal Disabled Women Association (NDWA) is a non-profit national level organization of women with disabilities working to promote the rights, dignity, and inclusion of women and girls with disabilities across Nepal. NDWA implements various projects and programs focusing on gender equality, disability inclusion, access to justice, prevention of sexual and gender-based violence (SGBV), inclusive education, livelihood, and empowerment of women and girls with disabilities.

To ensure accountability, transparency, and participatory governance, NDWA is seeking qualified and experienced individuals or consulting firms to carry out a Social Audit of its programs and operations for the fiscal year 2081/82.

Objective of the Assignment

The main objective of the social audit is to:

• Assess the transparency, effectiveness, and inclusiveness of NDWA’s program implementation.
• Strengthen downward accountability to beneficiaries, stakeholders, and partners.
• Identify lessons learned and areas for improvement in organizational practices, governance, and resource utilization.

Scope of Work

The social auditor/firm will be responsible for:

• Reviewing NDWA’s major program activities, budgets, and achievements.
• Facilitating participatory review meetings with stakeholders including beneficiaries, local authorities, and partner organizations.
• Collecting feedback from community members, including women and girls with disabilities, on NDWA’s services and impact.
• Preparing a comprehensive Social Audit Report with key findings, recommendations, and lessons learned.
• Presenting the findings in a public social audit sharing event organized by NDWA.

Expected Deliverables

• Inception plan with methodology and timeline
• Draft Social Audit Report
• Final Social Audit Report (incorporating feedback from NDWA and stakeholders)
• Presentation of findings during the social audit sharing event

Required Qualifications and Experience

Interested individuals or consulting firms should have:

• Proven experience in conducting social audits or evaluations of development projects, preferably with NGOs/INGOs.
• Strong understanding of gender equality, disability inclusion, and rights-based approaches.
• Knowledge of government and civil society accountability frameworks.
• Excellent facilitation, analytical, and report-writing skills in Nepali and English.

Application Procedure

Interested and eligible individuals/firms are requested to submit the following documents within the deadline:

• Letter of Interest (EOI)
• Technical proposal outlining methodology, work plan, and relevant experience
• Financial proposal (including applicable taxes)
• CVs of key personnel or team members
• Copies of firm registration, PAN/VAT certificate, and latest tax clearance (for firms)

Submission Details

The complete EOI with all required documents should be submitted via email, with the subject line:

“EOI for Social Audit” no later than November 18, 2025 COB to: vacancy@ndwa.org.np

NDWA reserves the right to accept or reject any or all applications without assigning any reason. Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted for further process.