CALL FOR EXPRESSION OF INTEREST (EOI)

CALL FOR EXPRESSION OF INTEREST (EoI) 

Date of first publication: 27 June 2025

The Integrated Water Resources Management (IWRM) Programme of Helvetas Nepal supports local governments in preparing Water Use Master Plans (WUMP) or WASH plans, implementing water supply and multiple water use schemes, promoting hygiene and sanitation, and strengthening the capacity of local communities and institutions. The Programme operates in partnership with local non-governmental organizations (NGOs). For the implementation of its upcoming projects and grants in the clusters listed below, the IWRM Programme invites Expressions of Interest (EoI) from interested and eligible local NGOs.

Project Clusters:

• Cluster 1: Municipalities in Kalikot and Dailekh districts (Karnali Province)
• Cluster 2: Municipalities in Surkhet and Salyan districts (Karnali Province)
• Cluster 3: Municipalities in Jajarkot and Rukum West districts (Karnali Province)
• Cluster 4: Municipalities in Achham district (Sudurpashchim Province)

1. EoI application:

• The applying NGO must be registered in any one district within the selected cluster for which proposal is being submitted.
• Joint ventures (JVs) or associations with other NGOs are not permitted.

2. EoI documents can be downloaded from: https://notice.helvetasnepal.org/. Any queries related to the EoI documents must be submitted by 02 July 2025 to water.np@helvetas.org A compiled response to all queries will be posted on the same website by 04 July 2025.

3. Pre-application conference (online):  03 July 2025 at 2 PM. Interested NGOs can contact to water.np@helvetas.org on or before 5 PM by 02 July 2025 to participate the meeting.

4. Submit the completed EoI documents in pdf version along with all required documents to: water.np@helvetas.org If the total file size exceeds 25MB, please split and send in multiple emails. The deadline for submission is 14 July 2025.

5. EoI will be evaluated based on pre-defined criteria, and supporting documents will be thoroughly reviewed. Providing false or misleading information will result in immediate disqualification. NGOs are solely responsible for the accuracy and authenticity of the submitted documents.

6. Only shortlisted NGOs will be contacted for the next steps in the selection process.

7. Finally selected NGOs will serve as operational partners of the IWRM Programme. The initial partnership duration is one year, with the possibility of extension based on performance and funding availability.

8. Any attempt to influence the selection process will result in disqualification.

9. Helvetas Nepal reserves the right to accept or reject any or all applications without assigning any reason.

Integrated Water Resources Management (IWRM) Programme, Helvetas Nepal

Birendranagar, Surkhet, Email: water.np@helvetas.org