Consultancy to produce EW4All promotional materials (audio-visual and documents)

IFRC opened a position to produce EW4All promotional materials (audio-visual and documents). Interested candidates should submit their expression of interest along with the required documents (as mentioned below) no later than 01 February 2026, to Ms. Aliza Baidya, e-mail: aliza.baidya@ifrc.org

Terms of Reference

for engaging consultants/service providers

to produce EW4All promotional materials (audio-visual and documents)

1. Background 

Early Warning Systems (EWSs) have proven to be effective in mitigating disaster impacts. The recent report shows that disaster related mortality in countries with more comprehensive MHEWSs capabilities is nearly six time lower than in countries with limited capabilities. The average mortality rates are reducing; however, the number of disaster-affected people continues to rise. The EW4All is a global initiative announced by the United Nations General Secretary on World Meteorological Day in March 2022 and subsequently launched its Executive Action Plan at the 27th Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (COP27) in November 2022. The initiative sets an ambitious plan to ensure that everyone, everywhere, is protected by life-saving early warning systems by 2027.

Nepal is one of the thirty countries identified as the initial roll-out countries for EW4All initiative. The Government of Nepal (GoN) as a part of this global initiative, officially launched the EW4All initiative in 2023 through hosting a multi-stakeholder EW4All consultation workshop. At present, the GoN is at the final stage of finalizing the Multi-Hazard Early Warning System (MHEWS) framework which serves as the national EW4All Action Plan. The Ministry of Home Affairs (MoHA), National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Authority (NDRRMA) has been leading the initiative. In addition, the NRCS with the support from the IFRC Network has been implementing various disaster risk reduction, climate actions, AA and MHEWS projects in at community level.

2. Context 

The EW4All initiative consists of four pillars, 1) Disaster risk knowledge, (led by UNDRR – United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction), 2) Detection, observation, monitoring, analysis, and forecasting of hazards (WMO - World Meteorological Organization), 3) Warning dissemination and communication (Led by ITU - International Telecommunication Unit) and 4) Preparedness and response capabilities (led by the IFRC). It aims to promote multi-sector and multi-stakeholder coordination, an enabling institutional and legislative environment with clear roles and responsibilities, and adequate operational capacities, are essential for effective and consistent EWSs. 

To strengthen coordination and ensure effective implementation of the initiative at the national level, the Government of Nepal has designated pillar leads and co-leads for each area, as given in the table below. 

The EW4All promotional materials will be produced to showcase the progress/achievements being made in MHEWS and highlight the pathways in advancing the EW4All Initiative in Nepal.

Click on the links below for detailed TOR and Annexes:

1. Terms of Reference for Engaging the Media Consultancy
2. Annex I - IFRC General Terms and Conditions for all Service Contracts_ENG
3. Annex II - Declaration of Undertaking
4. Annex III - IFRC Supplier Registration Form

Application Procedures

Interested individuals/ consulting firms/ service providers with required qualifications can submit their application in English no later than 01 February 2026.  For your email submission, please address it to Aliza.Baidya@ifrc.org. 

Kindly send a separate email for the Technical and Financial proposal and include your individual/ consulting firm or service provider’s full name in the subject line followed by "Media Consultancy". Only short-listed candidates will be notified and contacted for an interview. Applications received after the deadline or incomplete applications in any respect will not be considered.

Notes

• The consultant/consulting firm or service provider will be contracted by the IFRC, and the standard contractual terms will apply.
• A detailed cost breakdown for the proposed unit rate and total cost must be included in the financial proposal. No extra or hidden cost will be accepted.
• Please submit your best proposal/offer in the stipulated time as negotiations will not be entertained.