Invitation for Expression of Interest For Feasibility Study of Promoting Resilience and Adaptation for Youth, Agriculture and Sustainability in Banke, Kapilvastu district

Invitation for Expression of Interest

International Nepal Fellowship (Nepal)

Invitation for Expression of Interest

For

Feasibility Study of Promoting Resilience and Adaptation for Youth, Agriculture and Sustainability (PRAYAS) Project in Banke and Kapilvastu district.

Tender No: INF/TN: 03-2082/83

Date of first Publication: 2082/05/04, Last Date of EOI Submission: 2082/05/18, Time: Within Office Hour (5:00 PM)

INF Nepal, established in 1952, is a Nepali non-government organization serving Nepali people through health and development work to improve the quality of life of individuals and community as whole. The organization works in four provinces (Gandaki, Lumbini, Karnali and Sudurpaschim provinces) of Nepal to bring sustainable improvement in the health and development of individuals and communities by empowering communities, providing health care and preparing for disasters. In Community Health and Development, the major focused thematic areas are (i) livelihood and resilience (ii) disability inclusion/rehabilitation (iii) mother and neonatal child health (iv) Leprosy and NTDs. Similarly, GEDSI and climate change adaptation and disaster resilience are INF Nepal’s cross-cutting thematic areas.

INF Nepal requires the service of a qualified independent consultant to conduct a feasibility study for the project titled Promoting Resilience and Adaptation for Youth, Agriculture and Sustainability (PRAYAS) Project in Banke and Kapilvastu district, Lumbini Province. The project aims to cultivate resilient livelihoods within a secure and sustainable environment, specifically tailored for vulnerable communities. Its overarching objective is to fortify these livelihoods against external shocks and stresses, ensuring long-term stability and adaptability. The core focus lies in the areas of Climate Resilience and Sustainable, as well as Climate Change Adaptation and Disaster Risk Reduction.

Professionals/Experts/Qualified individuals and companies for the above-mentioned feasibility study of the INF Nepal invites Expression of Interest (EOI) from the Professionals/Experts/Qualified individuals and companies for above-mentioned feasibility study of PRAYAS Project, in Banke and Kapilvastu districts.

Requirements for the lead consultant/consultancy are:

1. The consultant should have passed Master’s degree in relevant subject preferable to agriculture.
2. The consultant must be able to demonstrate relevant expertise and experience in the Climate Change Adaptation/ Livelihood sector and in carrying out feasibility studies and/or evaluations. Strong analytical skills to document project inputs and their impact in results.
3. The lead consultant must have at least 5 years of experience in the field of Climate Change adaptative livelihood, and Disaster Risk Reduction.
4. Consultant/consultancy should be registered in VAT, latest renewal and Tax clearance certificate.

(The individual consultant not registered in VAT can also apply, but TDS will be subjected as per government tax rule)

Interested individual or company need to submit the following documents along with name and CV of Final Evaluator in a sealed quotation to the office address as below.

• Cover letter expressing interest in the project for feasibility study.
• Separate Technical and Financial proposal
• Detail profile of firm and Consultant's CV
• Updated firm registration, VAT and Tax clearance certificate of FY 2080/81.
• Estimated Budget including Breakdowns.
• Term of Reference (ToR) is available in the annex below and can be downloaded.
• The above documents shall be sent in envelope in sealed form to the following address no later than 5:00 PM of 3rd September 2025 (18th Bhadra, 2082).

The INF Nepal has right to accept or reject any/all proposal partially, or entirely, without assigning any reasons, whatsoever. 

Eligible Bidders (Consultant) may obtain further information from the central office of INF Nepal, Pokhara.

INF Nepal, Central office

Simpani, Bagar, Pokhara-1,

Gandaki Province, Nepal,

Phone No. : 061-570111, 571994

Download Term of Reference