EOI for the Consultancy Service for reviewing of Local Adaptation Plan of Action (LAPA)

Notice for Expression of Interest (EOI) for the Consultancy Service for reviewing of Local Adaptation Plan of Action (LAPA) of Naubahini Rural Municipality, Pyuthan.

Organization profile

Mallarani Rural Development Concern Centre (MRDCC) is a not-for-profit non-governmental organization committed to provide multiple services in the community through social mobilization. It is the first social organization established in Pyuthan and has been registered in District Administration Office with Reg. no. 01/2039/040. This organization has it's own social entity as the lead NGO in the district. It has been aligned in Social Welfare Council and registered as a tax exempted organization under Inland Revenue Department. The main target of this organization is to improve the socio-economic status of poor, women, small farmers, socially excluded community, minorities and indigenous nationalities living in rural areas. The main themes of this organization are (1) social mobilization and community empowerment, (2) Health, Nutrition, sanitation and hygiene (3) small infrastructure development, (4) climate change mitigation and disaster risk reduction and (5) livelihood and entrepreneurship development.

In the same context, Mallarani Rural Development Concern Center in partnership with Ipas Nepal is implementing Strengthening Sustainable SRHR and Climate Resilient Health System in Pyuthan District. The main goal of the program is to enhance the adaptive capacity of communities, especially marginalized women, and girls, to mitigate the slow and rapid onset of climate change and disaster. One of the objectives is to update and document knowledge on previous, ongoing research and interventions (especially on differential impacts of climate change upon marginalized women and girls) on climate change adaptation at local level in Nepal. Hence Mallarani Rural Development Concern Center is seeking climate change professionals to develop LAPA of Naubahini Rural Municipality incorporating sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR) components. 

Objective of Assignment

The primary objective of this consultancy is to prepare of Local Adaptation and Plan of Action incorporating gender and SRHR issues. 

Scope of the Assignment

• Review of plans, policies related to climate, change, disaster, gender and SRHR policy of the respective municipalities, provincial and federal level.
• Preparation of required GIS maps including location, hazard, land use, drainage of the respective municipality.  
• Conduct temperature and precipitation analysis of the respective municipality.
• Conduct Palika level inception and exit workshop using tools identified by the team. 
• Conduct vulnerable and risk assessment at all wards using tools identified by the team.
• Conduct FGDs with vulnerable and marginalized community
• Prepare the report.

Timeline

The consultant should accomplish the whole task within 30 days after signing the agreement for this assignment. 

Deliverables

1 Local Adaptation Plan of Action report (Nepali)

Qualification and Expertise 

Mallarani Rural Development Concern Center (MRDCC) is looking for a consultant to conduct this assignment. The consultant should understand climate change, gender and SRHR and experience of conducting climate vulnerability and risk analysis and adaptation planning. Experience in preparation for LAPA will be given priority.

The consultant should possess the following qualifications and expertise:

• Must have master's degree in environmental science, forestry, or relevant subject. 
• Excellent communication skills.
• Familiarity with relevant local climate and environmental policies. 

Reporting and coordination:

The consultant will report to the Program Officer and relevant team of MRDCC and Ipas Nepal staffs.

Deadline of EOI:

Suitable candidates are encouraged to submit written applications (application should include: a cover letter describing why the applicant would be suitable for the position described above; and a full resumé / curriculum vitae) through Email: pr.mrdcc@gmail.com by the 24th of November 2025.

Budget for the consultant