Terms of Reference for a Study on the Impact of Human-Wildlife Conflict on Agriculture and Socio-Economic Conditions in Achham District

Welthungerhilfe Nepal

Terms of Reference

for a Study on the Impact of Human-Wildlife Conflict on Agriculture and Socio-Economic Conditions in Achham District

1. INTRODUCTION AND CONTEXT

1.1 BACKGROUND

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 twelve districts under various thematic areas: Humanitarian Action, Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH), Agriculture, Climate Resilience and Natural Resource Management, Nutrition and Health, 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.

1.2 The Project and Context

WHH Nepal is currently implementing a project “Women in climate resilient Agri Systems for enhanced Nutrition Security” in Achham district, Sudurpaschim with the support of BMZ (Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperative and Development), Germany. The project has been implemented in two municipalities (Sanfebagar and Chaurpati) with close coordinating of local government and community-based organizations.

Link: Detailed ToR

DEADLINE FOR PROPOSAL

The interested and qualified consultant/ consulting firm must apply by 17:00 hours (COB) dated 9 July 2026 via e-tender portal: Public RFT - Terms of Reference for a Study on the Impact of Human-Wildlife Conflict on Agriculture and Socio-Economic Conditions in Achham District

Any queries or clarifications should be submitted through the same e-tender portal by 3 July 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 of all 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 (Can be downloaded from same link of e-tender portal)

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.