Consultancy Services- Development of the Mobile Application of Shikshya.org and Development Integration and Dissemination of Online Courses in Shikshya.org

Terms of Reference (ToR)

Development of the Application of Shikshya.org & Development Integration, and Dissemination of Online Courses in Shikshya.org

Unleashing Digital Acceleration and Ambition of Nepali Youth (UDAAN)

Background

Youth Innovation Lab (YI-Lab), established in November 2017 and registered at the Office of the Company Registrar in Nepal, is a not-for-profit civic tech organization dedicated to empowering young people through technology, innovation, and data-driven solutions. YI-Lab provides collaborative and experimental spaces that mobilize the creativity and innovation of young people to advance sustainable development.

YI-Lab’s mission is “engaging young people to bridge science to people and policy through innovation.” The organization works at the intersection of technology, governance, and community engagement to address development challenges such as climate resilience, disaster risk reduction, digital inclusion, and youth innovation.

Through partnerships with municipalities, academic institutions, government agencies, and international organizations, YI-Lab has implemented initiatives focusing on civic technology, open data, digital literacy, youth entrepreneurship, and innovation ecosystems across Nepal.

About the project: The UDAAN (Unleashing Digital Acceleration and Ambition of Nepali Youth) project, led by Youth Innovation Lab together with Heifer Project Nepal, NAAMII, and Women in Animation and supported by the European Union, is a nationwide initiative aimed at empowering young women and men across Nepal with the skills, opportunities, and resources needed to thrive in the digital economy. 

Implemented over four years, the project focuses on advancing digital literacy, fostering innovation and entrepreneurship, and creating pathways to employment through training programs in AI, coding, and creative technologies, as well as internships, fellowships, and innovation hubs in partnership with local governments, academic institutions, and the private sector. 

With a strong commitment to gender equality and social inclusion, UDAAN prioritizes marginalized and underrepresented youth, contributing to a more inclusive, resilient, and future-ready workforce in Nepal. The action is implemented through four interconnected components:

1. PATHSHALA - Digital Skills Development: Builds future-ready digital skills through AI, Coding, and Animation schools. Using tiered, hybrid learning, it prepares young Nepali women and men for jobs, innovation, and entrepreneurship in the digital economy. 
2. KARYASHALA - Innovation and Experimentation: Transforms youth skills into real-world digital solutions through hackathons and bootcamps. It nurtures innovation with mentorship and incubation, turning ideas into scalable impact. 
3. KARMASHALA - Employment and Career Pathways: Connects young Nepali youth to real-world work experience through internships and fellowships. It bridges skills to careers by placing youth in government and private sector roles, building employability and professional confidence.
4. NITISHALA - Policy and System Strengthening: Strengthens youth participation in digital governance through policy dialogues, innovation hubs, and civic engagement. It bridges youth, communities, and local governments to institutionalize inclusive and sustainable digital transformation. 

We are looking for consultancy services in the following sectors:

1. Terms of Reference - Development of the Mobile Application of Shikshya.org

Project Summary

Click on the link below to download the detailed TOR:

TOR - Development of the Mobile Application of Shikshya.org.docx

Application process

Applicants must email the following to procurement@youthinnovationlab.org with the subject line UDAAN_MobileApp, by 11:59 PM NPT on 06 November 2026. Late applications will not be considered.

2. Terms of Reference - Development Integration and Dissemination of Online Courses in Shikshya.org

Project Summary

Click on the link below to download the detailed TOR:

ToR - Development, Integration, and Dissemination of Online Courses in Shikshya.org.docx

Application process

Applicants must email the following to procurement@youthinnovationlab.org with the subject line UDAAN Curriculum Integration by 11:59 PM NPT on 06 November 2026. Late applications will not be considered.

Required Documents

• Technical proposal (maximum 8 pages, excluding CVs and annexes): How the applicant's skills and experience match this ToR; and proposed methodology. 
• Financial proposal (maximum 2 pages), submitted as a separate file: A detailed budget in NPR with daily rates, number of days,  and applicable VAT.
• CVs and Declarations of the consultant and key team members.
• For firms: Registration certificate and renewal, VAT registration, latest tax clearance certificate, and firm profile.
• For individuals: Citizenship certificate, PAN or VAT registration certificate.
• Proposals should be in PDF format, in English, with a total email size of no more than [20] MB. Proposals must remain valid for 60 days from the deadline. Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted. Technical proposals will be scored before financial proposals are opened.

YI-Lab is committed to equal opportunity. Women, youth and young professionals, indigenous community members, and minority caste groups are strongly encouraged to apply, and selection remains merit-based.

Contact: For any queries, write to procurement@youthinnovationlab.org