Request for Proposal (RFP) for Consultancy service to support System Orchestration (SOS) initiative of CARE Nepal

Request for Proposal (RFP) for Consultancy service to support System Orchestration (SOS) initiative of CARE Nepal

Background: 

CARE is an international humanitarian organization working in over 100 countries to eradicate poverty and social injustice. In Nepal, CARE has been implementing inclusive and sustainable development programs since 1978, with a focus on empowering vulnerable communities, especially women and marginalized groups.

CARE Nepal’s System Orchestration Initiative : CARE’s System Orchestration Initiative emphasizes the role of CARE COs in convening, supporting, and partnering with multiple local actors and diverse stakeholders – such as government, civil society, private sectors, development partners, and .implemented, and paid for by local system actors through systems integration that ensures sustained impact on people’s lives. In June 2022, CARE-USA Impact at Scale team initiated a Systems Orchestration and Model Country Office (CO) transformation effort with CARE Nepal, supporting the CARE Nepal team to develop a Systems Orchestration Strategy (SOS) for scaling Farmer Field and Business School (FFBS) programs. The aim was to guide the country team in transitioning from being a mere funder and implementer to achieving full ownership and operation of FFBS programs by local system actors within the country.

Objective of the Consultancy

CARE Nepal is seeking a qualified and eligible candidate to support this initiative to undertake systematic coordination and collaboration with the partner agency and government stakeholders across local, provincial, and federal levels and ensure robust technical support to the actors for institutionalizing SOS approach to drive FFBS model in selected municipalities of Nepal. The primary objective of this consultancy is to lead, manage, and facilitate the implementation of the SOS initiative, ensuring effective coordination.

Key Responsibilities

The consultant will:

• Lead planning, coordination, and implementation of the SOS initiative
• Facilitate policy dialogue and endorsement of FFBS SOS directives at federal and sub-national levels
• Coordinate with government agencies, private sector actors, CSOs, and partners
• Provide technical assistance and capacity-building support to stakeholders
• Strengthen multi-level coordination mechanisms and stakeholder engagement
• Support advocacy for resource allocation and integration of FFBS into government plans and budgets
• Oversee monitoring, documentation, reporting, and knowledge product development
• Support municipal-level implementation, scaling, and operationalization of SOS mechanisms

Duration and Level of Effort

• Duration: Approximately 6 months (June to November 2026)
• Level of Effort: 46 working days

TO APPLY:

Interested and eligible Individuals are requested to submit a cover letter highlighting past experience relevant to lead the responsibilities along with expected renumeration (per day) including VAT and updated CV via email to npl.carenepal@care.org. To download detailed terms of reference, CLICK HERE. The deadline for submission of the proposal is 13 May 2026.

CARE reserves the right to accept or reject any proposal received without giving reasons and is not bound to accept the lowest, the highest or any bidder. Only the successful applicant will be contacted.

CARE places human dignity at the centre of its relief and development work. At the heart of CARE’s efforts to impact poverty and social justice is its engagement with marginalized communities, and vulnerable adults and children. Vulnerable adults and children are particularly at risk of sexual exploitation and abuse. CARE commits to the protection from sexual harassment, exploitation and abuse (PSHEA) of vulnerable adults, involving CARE Employees and Related Personnel. CARE has a zero tolerance toward sexual exploitation and abuse and child abuse. CARE takes seriously all concerns and complaints about sexual exploitation and abuse and child abuse involving CARE Employees and Related Personnel. CARE initiates rigorous investigation of complaints that indicate a possible violation of this policy and takes appropriate disciplinary action, as warranted.