Terms of Reference for Consultancy service for develop Local Adaptation Plan of Action of Chhedagad Municipality Jajarkot

Terms of Reference

Consultancy service for develop Local Adaptation Plan of Action of Chhedagad Municipality Jajarkot

Background

Panchtara Yuwa Samrakshak Manch (PTYSM), Jajarkot in support from Ipas Nepal is implementing Strengthening Sustainable sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights (SRHR) Program. The project aims to enhance the agency building of women and girls through the self-mobilization of Samudayik Aguwa (Natural Leaders), and youth and adolescents in collaboration with empowered Civil Society Organizations (CSOs), to challenge and transform social norms while holding duty-bearers at all levels of government accountable for ensuring equitable access to SRHR services.

Strengthen the health system pathways and capacity to ensure improved access, availability, quality, and acceptability of responsive and sustainable Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights (SRHR) services, even in humanitarian settings. Improved policies, laws, and financing mechanisms at all levels of government to support the delivery of responsive and sustainable SRHR services, including in humanitarian settings, thereby strengthening the overall healthcare system. The project implementing SRHR and climate resilient health system in targeted municipality of Nalgad municipality and Chhedagad Municipality.

In the same context in partnership with Ipas Nepal, Panchtara Yuwa Samrakshak Manch (PTYSM), Jajarkot Ipas Nepal is implementing Strengthening Sustainable SRHR and Climate Resilient Health System in Jajarkot . 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 Panchtara Yuwal Samrakshak Manch PTYSM Jajarkot is seeking climate change professionals to develop LAPA of Chhedagad 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. The one month will spread from November 21- December 21, 2025.

Deliverables

1 Local Adaptation Plan of Action report (Nepali)

Qualification and Expertise

Panchtara Yuwa Samrakshak Manch (PTYSM) Jajarkot 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 Panchtara Yuwa Samrakshak Manch (PTYSM), Jajarkot SRHR program Team.

Documentation for Submission:

i) Updated CV / Organization/ personal profile.

ii) Technical and financial proposal with breakdown detail. (No any expenses out of proposal paid by PTYSM)

iii) PAN or VAT registration (as applicable).

iv) Methodology and approach on LAPA development.

Ethical Considerations:

The consultant must ensure responsible handling of data and maintain privacy, anonymity, and confidentiality in line with PTYSM’s Responsible Data Policy.

Safeguarding Commitment:

PTYSM is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, women, persons with disabilities, and vulnerable groups. All consultants must adhere to PTYSM’s Safeguarding Policy and Code of Conduct.

Intellectual Property and Copyright.

All intellectual property, training materials, reports, and documents developed under this assignment will be owned by PTYSM.

The consultant must ensure originality of materials and that no third-party rights are infringed.

Documents and reports cannot be used for purposes other than this assignment without prior written permission from PTYSM.

To apply

Interested and eligible consultancy firm/individual are encouraged to submit written application their technical and financial proposal (with all cost breakdown) with above mentioned required documents via email to ptysm.procurement@gmail.com

For any queries or clarifications regarding this TOR, please contact: PTYSM Office: 9858069802, 9848776023, 089-430068

The deadline for submission of the proposal is one week from the date of notice publication.( By 17th November,2025)