TERMS OF REFERENCE For DEVELOPMENT OF NWASH MIS TRAINING MATERIALS

TERMS OF REFERENCE

For

DEVELOPMENT OF NWASH MIS TRAINING MATERIALS

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 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.

WHH has been operational in Nepal since 2012, and currently managing different project in eleven districts under four thematic areas: food and nutrition secuHority, right to food and empowerment, disaster risk reduction, and WASH. WHH’s overall goal is to work hand in hand with civil society in Nepal to empower socially marginalized and economically poor citizens to reinforce their resilience and to ensure their right to adequate food and nutrition.

WHH is implementing the project titled “Up-scaling WASH System Strengthening approach in Terai region of Nepal” focusing on service delivery governance and behavior change at local level. WHH in partnership with Sabal Nepal and MCDC has supported local government for the development of WASH plan in close coordination with Department of Water Supply and Sewerage Management (DWSSM). DWSSM under Ministry of Water Supply have developed a robust WASH MIS system which could make all WaSH related decision an informed decision. This system aims to elevate all decisions pertaining to WaSH by ensuring they are well-informed. The primary objective of WASH MIS is to align with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and enhance the reporting of these goals through yearly reports from local governments. The ultimate aim is to assist local governments in their decision-making processes, specifically in their pursuit of achieving SDG 6.1 & 6.2. This assistance comes in the form of crafting a meticulous WaSH plan, encompassing crucial elements such as necessary investments, human resources, and capacity development prerequisites, as well as the monitoring requirements essential for attaining sustainable WaSH services.

As part of the national level technical support, WHH invites proposals from qualified consultants or consulting firms to develop short infographic and in-person video as an introductory training materials to operate NWASH-MIS when providing trainings and workshop in collaboration with Department of Water Supply and Sewerage Management (DWSSM) which will help to guide local stakeholders, practitioners, partners and WASH agencies for sensitization and step-by-step execution of WASH plan.

STUDY OBJECTIVES

The major objectives of this assignment are:

1. Develop an all-encompassing training materials -in a visual and video form for NWASH MIS with details on procedure to be followed when using NWASH-MIS tools in  WASH sector. This comprehensive resource aims to support WASH practitioners in effectively delivering all required information associated with NWASH-MIS at all tiers of government including stakeholders and agencies working in WASH sector.
2. Generate and develop infographic and in-person videos, MOOC -learning materials on different thematic areas of NWASH-MIS as a knowledge management product to guide WASH stakeholders and government representatives in the successful execution of the WASH-plan.

METHODOLOGY

1. Review of Existing Materials:

• Review existing NWASH MIS training materials and related resources to transcribe it into infographic video.
• Analyze the effectiveness of current training programs in achieving the objectives of the WASH Plan.

2. Stakeholder Consultation:

• Consultation with key government officials, WASH practitioners at federal, province and local level to gather insights and required information to develop training modules in visual form. Regular coordination with key officials of DWSSM and MoWS during and after completion of the assignment.

3. Content Development:

• Develop comprehensive visual training materials, including animated short course type video to traditional videos inbuilt with visual effects and visualization.
• Ensure that the materials produced  are user-friendly, culturally sensitive, and accessible to a diverse audience.

DELIVERABLES

The consultant/firm, in close coordination with Welthungerhilfe Nepal and DWSSM shall submit the following deliverables:

1. Inception Report outlining the proposed methodology, work plan, and timeline, reviewed, and approved by Welthungerhilfe Nepal  and DWSSM

2. Develop infographic videos which include:

• How can NWASH MIS be used in WASH sector planning?
• What is NWASH MIS?
• WASH plan implementation status at local, province and federal level in the form of stakeholders voices/ clips
• Training manual on NWASH-MIS in a form of MOOC/short online course module.

3. Some essential documents as listed above to be prepared within 1.5 months in close coordination with DWSSM. Transcribe text to video and vice-versa or as recommended by Department of Water Supply and Sewerage Management (DWSSM) and Welthungerhilfe (WHH).

TIMELINE

The consultant/firm is expected to complete the assignment within 3 months after signing the contract.  

ROLE OF WHH

• To provide technical assistance during the overall development process 
• To provide preliminary data related to NWASH MIS as a reference in close coordination with DWSSM
• To arrange consultation meeting with local government
• To provide financial support for the study

ROLE OF APPLICANT

• To carry out the activities with the support of central NWASH support team and in close coordination with DWSSM
• To inform WHH about the progress through clear communication
• To maintain the confidentiality of collected data, follow the child protection protocols, and adopt safeguarding measures during field, collaboration and data collection period.
• To share the draft of deliverables to WHH for further consultation and finalization
• To finalize the data collection plans and tools in consultation with WHH and DWSSM

ASSIGNMENT LOCATION

This study will be conducted in Kathmandu with 3 times visit (Siraha district, Dhading district and Lumbini province) to take voices/ clips of provincial and local government.

CONFIDENTIALITY

All documents and data acquired from documents as well as during consultative meetings are confidential and to be used solely for the purpose of WHH. The quantitative data should be kept by consultant in confidential way adhering WHH data protection policy. The deliverables as well as all material linked to this study (produced by the consultant or the organization itself) are confidential and always remain property of the contracting party.

TECHNICAL AND FINANCIAL OFFER

Applicants must provide technical and financial offers, including:

• Technical offer including a brief description of the overall design, methodology of the study. The technical offer cannot exceed 10-12 pages and must comply with the Terms of Reference.
• Detailed workplan/timetable, consultant/consulting firm are requested to submit their detail plan with very distinct timeline vs activities to cover study period. 
• Financial offer detailing the proposed budget for the study. It should state the fees per working day (plus the respective Tax/VAT, if applicable), the number of working days proposed and any other costs. 
• CVs of proposed team members.

BUDGET REQUIREMENT

ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA OF THE CONSULTANT

• Preferred education background of IT, content designing and production, computer engineering or relevant discipline.
• Well versed and experienced in developing and designing infographic videos for learning purpose.
• Well known to use PowerBI and able to develop fact-sheet as a learning materials.
• Innovative and creative in designing.
• Familiar with government WASH policies, WASH guidelines, plans, legal instruments and practices on sanitation, total sanitation
• Proven experience in designing the training manuals, guidelines, and tools specifically for INGOs and Government.
• Must be able to deliver the result upon provided supervision and guidance from DWSSM and WHH  even in short notice.
• The applicants must have good command in writing reports in English languages.
• Please apply with Legal documents (registration & tax clearance in case of consulting firm/Universities and VAT registration card for individual).

DEADLINE FOR PROPOSAL

The interested and qualified consultant(s)/consulting firm and organization must submit their technical and financial proposal, including Supplier Declaration form, legal documents (registration, VAT & tax clearance in case of consulting firm and PAN/VAT registration card for individual) and CVs of key personnel by 17:00 hours (COB) dated 12 June 2024 via email address procurement.nepal@welthungerhilfe.de Applications received with incomplete documents and later than the above-mentioned date will be disqualified.

Please go through the link below to download the Supplier Declaration form:

https://drive.google.com/uc?export=download&id=1HOCOpWwYaYm4M1o56NcuKTcP-sBPF6J-

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