EXPRESSION OF INTEREST (EOI) for Roster of Provincial Coordinators (7 Positions) and Sectoral Lead Experts

EXPRESSION OF INTEREST (EOI)

Roster of Provincial Coordinators (7 Positions) and Sectoral Lead Experts

USP Consultancy is a multidisciplinary research and development consulting organization dedicated to generating evidence, strengthening institutions, and supporting informed decision-making. We provide high-quality, innovative, evidence-based, and cost-effective consulting services in research, socio-economic studies, surveys (baseline, midline, endline, and impact assessment surveys), monitoring and evaluation, policy analysis, organizational and institutional development, capacity building, public financial management, governance, climate change, agriculture, health, education, disaster risk reduction, and other development sectors. Our multidisciplinary team works with government agencies, United Nations agencies, bilateral and multilateral development partners, international organizations, INGOs, NGOs, academic institutions, and the private sector to deliver practical, timely, and high-quality solutions that contribute to effective policies, programmes, and sustainable development.

To strengthen our nationwide technical and operational capacity, we invite Expressions of Interest (EOI) from qualified, experienced, and motivated professionals to join our Roster of Provincial Coordinators (7 Positions) and Sectoral Lead Experts for current and upcoming consultancy assignments across Nepal.

1. Position: Provincial Coordinators (7 Positions – One in Each Province, Based at the Provincial Headquarters)

Key Roles and Responsibilities

• Serve as the provincial focal person and official representative of USP Consultancy in the assigned province.
• Coordinate the planning, implementation, monitoring, quality assurance, and reporting of consultancy assignments at the provincial level.
• Establish and maintain strong professional relationships with provincial and local governments, development partners, academic institutions, NGOs, the private sector, and other key stakeholders.
• Coordinate field research, surveys, assessments, evaluations, baseline, midline and endline studies, impact evaluations, training programmes, workshops, consultation meetings, and validation events.
• Recruit, supervise, mentor, and provide technical guidance to field teams, enumerators, researchers, and consultants.
• Ensure timely completion of assignments while maintaining the highest standards of technical quality and professional ethics.
• Identify, pursue, and facilitate consultancy opportunities and strategic partnerships within the assigned province.
• Support proposal development, stakeholder engagement, and business development initiatives.
• Represent USP Consultancy in provincial-level meetings, technical forums, workshops, and networking events.
• Perform other responsibilities assigned by USP Consultancy.

Eligibility Criteria

Applicants must:

• Hold at least a Master's degree in a relevant discipline.
• Have a minimum of 10 years of relevant professional experience.
• Have successfully completed at least 25 research, evaluation, assessment, policy, or consultancy assignments.
• Be a permanent resident of the respective province.
• Be a permanent resident of the respective province and permanently reside at, or be willing to permanently relocate to, the provincial headquarters of that province.
• Demonstrate excellent leadership, coordination, networking, communication, stakeholder engagement, and report-writing skills.
• Possess a sound understanding of provincial governance, public policy, and the development context of the respective province.

2. Position: Sectoral Lead Experts (Roster)

USP Consultancy invites applications from experienced professionals in, but not limited to, the following areas of expertise:

Areas of Expertise

Applications are invited from experts in, but not limited to, the following areas:

• Economics, Macroeconomics, Public Finance, Fiscal Policy, Public Financial Management (PFM), and Public Expenditure Analysis (PEA)
• Sociology, Anthropology, Development Studies, Demography, Population Studies, Gender Studies, Political Science, Public Administration, Public Policy, and Social Research
• Governance, Federalism, Decentralization, Institutional Development, Organizational Strengthening, Political Economy Analysis (PEA), Governance Risk Assessment, and Conflict Sensitivity
• Statistics, Survey Design, Data Science, Data Analytics, Geographic Information Systems (GIS), and Artificial Intelligence (AI)
• Education, Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET), and Skills Development
• Health, Public Health, Nutrition, Health Systems Strengthening, and One Health
• Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH)
• Agriculture, Climate-Smart Agriculture, Food Security, Food Systems, Livelihoods, Rural Development, Market Systems Development, and Value Chain Development
• Cooperative Development, Financial Inclusion, Local Economic Development, Entrepreneurship, Private Sector Development, and MSME Development
• Climate Change, Climate Finance, Environmental Management, Biodiversity, Forestry, and Natural Resource Management
• Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR), Disaster Risk Management (DRM), Humanitarian Action, and Resilience
• Renewable Energy, Green Growth, and Circular Economy
• Water Resources, Irrigation, and Integrated Natural Resource Management
• Digital Governance, Information and Communication Technology (ICT), Digital Transformation, Cybersecurity, and Innovation
• Gender Equality, Disability and Social Inclusion (GEDSI), LGBTQI+ Inclusion, Child Rights, Youth Development, Social Protection, Labour, Employment, Safe Migration, Human Rights, Peacebuilding, and Social Cohesion
• Research, Baseline, Midline, Endline and Impact Evaluations, Feasibility Studies, Policy Reviews, Organizational Assessments, Strategic Planning, and Capacity Development
• Any other sector relevant to USP Consultancy's areas of work.

Key Roles and Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership in the assigned sector.
• Lead the design of research methodologies, analytical frameworks, evaluation designs, and implementation strategies.
• Prepare technical proposals, concept notes, methodologies, work plans, and technical reports.
• Develop research tools, quality assurance protocols, analytical frameworks, and data collection instruments.
• Lead quantitative and qualitative data analysis and prepare high-quality evidence-based reports.
• Facilitate stakeholder consultations, technical discussions, validation workshops, and dissemination events.
• Mentor project teams and provide technical guidance throughout assignment implementation.
• Contribute to policy briefs, publications, knowledge products, and organizational learning.
• Ensure technical excellence and compliance with client requirements and international professional standards.

Eligibility Criteria

Applicants must:

• Hold at least a Master's degree in the relevant field (PhD preferred).
• Have a minimum of 10 years of relevant professional experience in the relevant sector.
• Have successfully completed at least 25 research studies, including at least 10 assignments in the specified role.
• Demonstrate excellent analytical, technical writing, facilitation, presentation, and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Experience working with government agencies, development partners, UN agencies, bilateral and multilateral organizations, INGOs, NGOs, academic institutions, or the private sector will be an added advantage.

Benefits

• Opportunity to work on high-impact national and international consultancy assignments.
• Long-term professional association with USP Consultancy.
• Opportunity to collaborate with leading national and international organizations and multidisciplinary teams.
• Continuous professional learning and networking opportunities.
• Remuneration, engagement modality, and other terms and benefits shall be negotiated with shortlisted candidates based on qualifications, experience, and assignment requirements.

Required Documents

• Updated Curriculum Vitae (CV) clearly indicating the position/role applied for. 
• Applicants are required to apply for only one Provincial Coordinator position or one Area of Expertise. 
• Applications for multiple positions or Areas of Expertise will not be considered.

Age Limit

• Applicants must be between 35 and 55 years of age at the time of application.

Application Submission

Applicants are requested to use the following subject line when submitting their application by email:

• Application – [Provincial Coordinator – Province Name / Sectoral Lead Expert – Area of Expertise]

Examples:

• Application – Provincial Coordinator – Madhesh Province
• Application – Sectoral Lead Expert – Public Financial Management (PFM)
• Application – Sectoral Lead Expert – Climate Change

Equal Opportunity

USP Consultancy is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion. Qualified women are strongly encouraged to apply. Applications from Dalits, Janajatis, Madhesis, Tharus, Muslims, persons with disabilities, LGBTQI+ individuals, and candidates from other marginalized and socially excluded communities are also strongly encouraged.

Important Information

• Inclusion in the USP Consultancy roster does not guarantee engagement.
• Engagement will be based on assignment requirements, qualifications, relevant expertise, professional experience, availability, performance during the selection process, and client requirements.
• USP Consultancy reserves the right to verify all information submitted by applicants.
• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
• USP Consultancy reserves the right to accept or reject any or all applications without assigning any reason.

Join USP Consultancy and contribute your expertise to evidence-based research, public policy, monitoring and evaluation, institutional strengthening, and sustainable development across Nepal.