Terms of Reference (ToR)

Terms of Reference (ToR)

Title of Assignment: 3-Day Leadership Development Training

Nature of Assignment: Short-Term Consultancy Contract

1st Publication Date: 3rd June 2026

1. Background

Social Entrepreneurs Women’s Alliance Nepal (SEWA Nepal) is a national-level non-profit network and apex organization of Social Entrepreneurs Women’s Cooperatives (SEWCs). SEWA Nepal is committed to enhancing the sustainable livelihoods of women, smallholder farmers, and marginalized communities through agriculture and livestock-based enterprises. The organization strengthens the institutional capacity, governance systems, financial management, entrepreneurship, and organizational development of its member cooperatives aiming to foster women entrepreneurship and socio-economic development.

Currently, SEWA Nepal represents more than 300 Social Entrepreneurs Women’s Cooperatives across 35 districts of Nepal. To further strengthen the effectiveness, sustainability, and growth of these cooperatives, SEWA Nepal recognizes the need for strong leadership and sound governance to provision services toward its members.

As part of its capacity development initiatives, SEWA Nepal intends to organize a three-day Leadership Development Training for its Board Members, Provincial Network Representatives, and Staff. The training aims to enhance leadership competencies, strengthen governance practices, improve strategic thinking and decision-making, and promote inclusive and transformational leadership in SEWA Nepal.

2. Objectives of the Training

The overall objective of the training is to strengthen the leadership, governance, and organizational and project leadership capacity of SEWA Nepal’s Board Members, Provincial Network Representatives, and Staff.

Specific Objectives

• Enhance participants’ understanding on leadership, governance, organization and project leadership, and board responsibilities.
• Strengthen skills in strategic planning, decision-making, problem-solving, and organizational leadership.
• Improve communication, team-building, networking, and conflict management skills.
• Increase understanding on succession planning, youth engagement, and future leadership development.
• Facilitate peer learning, experience sharing, and collaboration among participants.

3. Scope of Work

The consultant/facilitator shall:

• Design and develop a participatory three-day leadership development training curriculum and methodology.
• Conduct the training using interactive and adult-learning approaches.
• Facilitate group discussions, practical exercises, case studies, simulations, reflection sessions and roll play.
• Prepare and provide training materials, presentations, handouts, and reference resources.
• Conduct pre- and post-training assessments, where appropriate.
• Document key learning outcomes and recommendations.
• Submit a comprehensive training completion report.

4. Training Methodology

The training should apply participatory and experiential learning approaches, including:

• Interactive presentations
• Group discussions
• Case studies and practical exercises
• Role plays and simulations
• Experience sharing and peer learning
• Reflection and action planning sessions

5. Deliverables

The consultant shall provide:

• Inception note and detailed training plan.
• Final training agenda and session plan.
• Training materials and handouts (soft copies).
• Facilitation of the three-day training.
• Participant evaluation and feedback summary.
• Final training completion report including key outcomes, lessons learned, and recommendations.

6. Duration and Participants

Duration:

Three (3) training days.

Participants:

Board Members, Provincial Network Representatives, and Staff of SEWA Nepal and Heifer Nepal. 

The exact number and composition of participants will be communicated by SEWA Nepal before the training. Estimated (25-30).

7. Qualifications and Experience of the Consultant

Interested consultants should possess:

• At least a Bachelor’s degree in Management, Social Sciences, Development Studies, Organizational Development, Leadership, or a related field (Master’s degree preferred).
• Demonstrated experience in leadership development, governance, organizational and project leadership, and capacity-building training.
• Proven experience facilitating training for cooperatives, NGOs, INGOs, networks, or community-based organizations.
• Strong facilitation, communication, presentation, and report-writing skills.
• Experience working with women-led organizations and cooperative networks will be an added advantage.

8. Proposal Submission Requirements

Interested consultants are requested to submit a technical and Financial proposal within seven (7) days from the date of publication of this ToR to:

Email: sewanepal2022@gmail.com

The proposal should include:

• Vendor Listing Application Form (LINK).
• Updated Curriculum Vitae (CV).
• Copy of Citizenship Certificate.
• Academic Certificates and Credentials.
• PAN/VAT Registration Certificate.
• For firms/organizations: Registration Certificate, Tax Clearance Certificate, and other relevant legal documents.
• Technical proposal outlining training approach, methodology, work plan, and timeline.
• Financial proposal with a detailed cost breakdown.

9. Selection Criteria

Proposals will be evaluated based on:

• Relevant qualifications and experience.
• Quality and suitability of the proposed methodology.
• Understanding of the assignment.
• Previous experience with similar assignments.
• Cost-effectiveness of the financial proposal.

10. Payment Terms

Payment will be made as per the agreed contract upon successful completion of the assignment and submission and approval of all agreed deliverables.

Applicable taxes will be deducted at source as per the prevailing laws of Nepal.

11. Work Plan and Coordination

The selected consultant shall submit a detailed work plan and training schedule before commencement of the assignment. The final schedule will be jointly agreed upon by SEWA Nepal and the consultant.

12. Confidentiality

All documents, information, and materials obtained during the assignment shall remain confidential and shall not be shared with any third party without prior written approval from SEWA Nepal.

13. Penalty and Contract Termination

SEWA Nepal reserves the right to withhold payment, request revisions, or terminate the contract if the consultant fails to deliver the agreed outputs or if the quality of the assignment does not meet the expected standards.

Any changes to the agreed timeline must be approved by both parties and justified by unforeseen circumstances.

14. Submission Deadline

Interested applicants are requested to submit their proposals by:

(26 Jestha 2083) 9th June 2026

15. Submission Address

Proposals should be submitted via email or hard copy to:

Social Entrepreneurs Women Alliance Nepal (SEWA Nepal)

Ratnanagar Municipality-12, Chisapani Tole, Chitwan, Bagmati Province, Nepal 

Email: sewanepal2022@gmail.com

Website: sewa-nepal.org 

Phone: +977-9841032851

16. Additional Information

SEWA Nepal reserves the right to accept or reject any or all proposals without assigning any reason.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for further evaluation.