Terms of Reference for a Study on Welthungerhilfe’s Role in Nepal’s Changing Development Context

Welthungerhilfe Nepal

Terms of Reference

for a Study on Welthungerhilfe’s Role in Nepal’s Changing Development Context 

1. INTRODUCTION AND CONTEXT

Deutsche Welthungerhilfe e.V. is one of the largest private aid organizations in Germany with a dual mandate in both development cooperation and humanitarian response. Welthungerhilfe (WHH) fights against hunger and works together with civil society organizations in the countries where it operates. Welthungerhilfe’s vision is to create a world in which all people can exercise their right to a self-determined life in dignity and justice, free from hunger and poverty.

Welthungerhilfe (WHH) has been operational in Nepal since 2012 and currently implements projects across fourteen districts under various thematic areas: Humanitarian Action, Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH), Agriculture, Climate Resilience and Natural Resource Management, Nutrition and Health, Skill and Economic Development, Civil Society Empowerment, and Digital Innovation. At a broader level, WHH contributes to food systems transformation through agroecology, inclusive value chains, and strong local partnerships. Our work follows systemic transformation pathways focused on sustainable agriculture, resilient livelihoods, improved connectivity, and responsible governance to enhance nutrition, incomes, and local adaptive capacity. By promoting ecological farming practices, we aim to improve soil health and reduce reliance on external inputs. WHH’s overarching goal is to work hand in hand with civil society in Nepal to empower socially marginalized and economically poor citizens, strengthen their resilience, and ensure their right to adequate food and nutrition.

Nepal's development landscape has undergone significant transformation over the past decade. The country has transitioned to a federal governance system, experienced rapid urbanization, increased climate-related vulnerabilities, changing donor priorities, migration-induced socio-economic shifts, and evolving civil society dynamics. At the same time, Nepal has made progress in poverty reduction, food security, and disaster management, while facing persistent inequalities, exclusion, and emerging challenges related to climate resilience and livelihoods. The growing role of the private sector, and the Government of Nepal's ambition to graduate from the Least Developed Country (LDC) category by 2026 shifted for three years are further reshaping the country's development landscape. 

Welthungerhilfe (WHH) has been working in Nepal for several decades, supporting communities through interventions in food system transformation, climate resilience, humanitarian actions, livelihoods, WASH, governance, and localization. As WHH prepares its next Country Strategy, there is a need to critically assess its relevance, comparative advantage, and strategic positioning within Nepal's evolving development context.

This study will generate evidence and strategic insights to inform WHH Nepal's upcoming country strategy, future programming, partnerships, and organizational positioning.

2. OBJECTIVES OF THE STUDY

2.1 Overall Objective

To assess WHH's strategic role and positioning in Nepal's evolving development landscape and identify opportunities for future engagement.

2.2 Specific Objectives

• Analyze key changes in Nepal's development context and their implications for development actor.
• Assess perceptions of WHH's relevance, strengths, added value, and comparative advantages among key stakeholders. 
• Explore emerging development priorities and opportunities where WHH can contribute effectively. 
• Explore the role of WHH in the changing context whether it is a facilitator, implementer, convener, innovation broker, knowledge partner, systems catalyst or capacity partners with rationale. 
• Develop Key Performance Indicators for our new role to measure the effectiveness of strategy
• Generate evidence-based recommendations for WHH's future strategic directions, thematic priorities, and geographic focus.

For Detailed TOR, click on the link below:

TOR_WHH's role in changing context.docx

DEADLINE FOR PROPOSAL

The interested and qualified consultant/ consulting firm must apply by 17:00 hours (COB) dated 31 Aug 2026 via e-tender portal: Public RFT - Terms of Reference for a Study on Welthungerhilfe’s Role in Nepal’s Changing Development Context

Any questions/clarifications needed can be requested via the same email address mentioned above by 24 August 2026

The proposal should include the following documents:

1. Letter of expression of interest (EoI) signed by the main applicant. 
2. Detailed technical and financial offer as stated in section 10 above   
3. Firm profile detailing the past assignments (at least two reports as a sample copy)
4. Detailed curriculum vitae of the consultant and team members, if any, highlighting their areas of work and experience
5. Company registration certificate
6. Latest tax clearance certificate
7. VAT registration certificate (for both firms and individual consultants).
8. Signed supplier declaration form

Please note that the selected consultant/ consulting firm should adhere with WHH data protection and other relevant policies during the assignment.

Only short-listed applicants will be contacted for further evaluation process. Welthungerhilfe Nepal reserves all the rights to reject any or all application without assigning any reasons.

Reference Documents share in this ToR:

1. WHH Global Strategy
2. WHH Nepal Country Strategy
3. Food system transformation framework
4. CTO team member context analysis document