Re Advertisement-Consultancy Services for Developing Policy Brief on Transboundary Water Governance
Oxfam has been working in Nepal since the early 1980s undertaking various development initiatives addressing the poverty and injustice faced by women and other socially and economically excluded groups. The level of Oxfam's engagement increased substantially after restoration of democracy in 1990 as it became easier for civil society to work in the new political environment. Over the years, Oxfam has worked in partnership with local civil society organisations and the government to promote rural livelihoods, and vulnerable communities' resilience to climatic shocks and disasters. It has also significantly contributed to empowering community people, especially women, to; negotiate with people in power, influence decision making processes, claim rights and essential services to which they are entitled, demand accountability on the part of duty bearers and engage larger masses in advocacy efforts. Oxfam also worked closely with UNHCR in providing assistance to Bhutanese refugees during the 1990s. Oxfam and its long term programme partners believe that the underlying structural causes and drivers of poverty must be addressed if improvements in peoples's lives are to be broad and lasting. Poverty is not one-dimensional; nor is it purely local in its causes and solutions. Therefore, Oxfam's work addresses not only material and technical change, but also the related economic, social, institutional and policy changes which are necessary to end poverty and achieve development and wellbeing. The Oxfam Nepal Vision is: The people of Nepal are empowered and work together to attain a life of dignity with justice and equal rights for all. The Overall Nepal Programme Goal is: to improve the well being of vulnerable people through strengthening their participation in development and governance processes and reducing poverty and suffering.
Details / requirements:
Title: Consultancy Services for Developing Policy Brief on Transboundary Water Governance
Proposal Submission Deadline: 17 May 2019 ( Re-advertisement)
Send Proposal to: consultancy_nepal@oxfam.org.uk
Terms of Reference (ToR)
- Government policies & practices at all levels of water resource management are more inclusive of community concerns and meet national & international standards
- Practices of private sector respect community access to water resources actively contributing to reduced conflict
- CSOs increasingly participate in or influence transboundary water governance, women’s inclusion and resolution of water conflicts
- River basin communities’ increasingly trans-boundary water governance policies and processes Increased participation & influence of women in transboundary water governance, policy, and processes.
- Sensitizing concerned decision and policy makers on transboundary water governance, such as provincial government and municipalities
- Presenting the Policy Brief as a reference material for community level transboundary issues for developing water governance policies
- Developing Policy Brief as a guideline to take forward the Dhangadhi Declaration commitments
- Identifying and tapping opportunities in the existing provisions by reinforcing their implementation
- Supporting in identifying benefit sharing for opportunities and transboundary cooperation in Mahakali basin
S.N |
Activity |
Date (tentative) |
No of Days |
1. |
Consultation Meeting with the consultant; Oxfam Team |
25 May 2019 |
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2. |
First draft |
05 June 2019 |
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3. |
Second Draft |
15 June 2019 |
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4. |
Final |
24 June 2019 |
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No. |
Designation |
Rate |
Days |
Total |
1. |
Team Leader |
|
15 |
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2. |
Expert – Transboundary Water Cooperation |
|
10 |
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3. |
Expert – Hydro Diplomacy |
|
10 |
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4. |
Expert – Optimum use of riverine resources |
|
10 |
|
5. |
Expert – Integrated Water Resource Mgmt |
|
10 |
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6. |
Stewardship in Water Resource Management |
|
10 |
|
7. |
Translation into English |
|
|
|
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TOTAL |
|
|
S.No. |
Criteria |
Score (out of 100%) |
1 |
Technical Knowledge on the subject |
50% |
2 |
Minimum of 5 years Experience (Published papers; study; reports) |
20% |
3 |
Experience in working; collaborating with GoN/ INGOs |
20% |
4 |
Organisational experience in Transboundary Water Governance |
10% |
- VAT registration certificate
- Tax clearance certificate- 2074-75
- Company Registration
- Detailed budget sheet with breakdown – agreed by consultant and hiring manager in the given format
Response
The Consulting VAT Registered Firm should submit the proposal to Oxfam by 17 May 2019 via mail toconsultancy_nepal@oxfam.org.uk, clearly mentioning the title of assignment in the email subject line and not exceeding 15 MB.
Those who have applied before do not need to apply.
Overview
Category | Development and Project |
Openings | 1 |
Experience | Please check vacancy details. |
Education | ACCA |
Posted Date | 10 May, 2019 |
Apply Before | 17 May, 2019 |
City | Lalitpur |