Terms of Reference (ToR) for End of Project External Evaluation

Terms of Reference (ToR) for

End of Project External Evaluation 

WASH Recovery Project

Background

Islamic Relief is an international aid and development charity, which aims to alleviate the suffering of the world's poorest people. It is an independent Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) founded in the UK in 1984.

With an active presence in over 40 countries across the globe, we strive to make the world a better and fairer place for the three billion people still living in poverty. As well as responding to disasters and emergencies, Islamic Relief promotes sustainable economic and social development by working with local communities - regardless of race, religion or gender.

We are signatories to the Grand Bargain, Charter for Change, and the Red Cross Code of Conduct, which sets ethical standards for organizations involved in humanitarian work and commits us to the important principles of impartiality, neutrality and independence. We are also firmly committed to the People in Aid Code of Best Practice. The high quality and impact of our work mean we are among only 5 UK-based charities to have been certified against the Core Humanitarian Standard (CHS). As full members of the INGO Accountability Charter, our excellence in transparency, good governance and social responsibility is recognized.

Islamic Relief Worldwide began its operations in Nepal in April 2015 in response to a devastating earthquake that claimed 9,000 lives and left 2.8 million people in need of humanitarian assistance. Since then, Islamic Relief has focused on enhancing community resilience through protection and disaster risk reduction programmes, ensuring access to safe water and sanitation, and supporting food security and livelihood initiatives.

Formally established as a legal entity, Islamic Relief Nepal signed its first General Agreement with the Social Welfare Council on October 13, 2017, followed by its initial project agreement on December 13, 2018. Currently, IR Nepal is actively implementing six projects in six district Bara, Rautahat, Mahottari in Madesh Province and Jajarkot in Karnali Province through collaboration with 6 local implementing partners (JJYC), Bara Nepal, Dalit Society Welfare Community Nepal (DSWCN), Mahottari Nepal, DEUC Bara Nepal, Campaign Nepal, Rautahat and Rural Development Centre (RDC), Rautahat District Nepal and SOSEC Nepal (Jajarkot).

2. About Project

The WASH Recovery Project was launched in April 2025 in Nalgad Municipality of Jajarkot District, Karnali Province, Nepal, to improve the health and well-being of 19,200 earthquake-affected women, men, girls, and boys through increased access to safe water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) services.

The project aims to achieve this through two key outcomes: (i) improved access to and use of safe water and sanitation services for 11,425 earthquake-affected individuals, and (ii) enhanced gender-sensitive and culturally appropriate hygiene awareness and practices among 19,200 community members.

The project interventions include the rehabilitation and reconstruction of community and institutional water supply schemes, support to vulnerable households for household toilet construction, and implementation of hygiene promotion and management sessions in earthquake-affected communities and schools. These integrated WASH interventions are expected to strengthen knowledge, attitudes, and practices related to water, sanitation, and hygiene, reduce waterborne diseases, promote sustainable hygiene behaviors, and enhance the resilience of affected communities.

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ToR_End of Project External Evaluation_WASH Recovery Project

Application Procedure

Interested candidates, firms, and agencies are mandatory to submit the following documents by 13 August 2026 with the subject REF: WASH Recovery Project to procurement@islamic-relief.org.np

Technical and Financial proposals should be separate and protected by separate password. 

Procurement committee will request to password during the EoI opening time.

i) Technical Proposal (7 pages max.) indicating

• The consultants’ suitability for the assignment and match previous work experience, qualifications etc.
• How the team will be composed and the division of work between team members.
• Discussion of the work methodology.
• Draft work plan and suggested timetable.

ii) Financial Proposal with detail breakdown 

iii) Professional profile of the study team/ company (CV of lead consultant/team leader of consultancy team)

iv) A copy of the previous External Evaluation report in a similar thematic area (WASH) 

v) For firms/agencies the following additional mandatory documents must be submitted:

• Valid certificate of company registration (with latest renewal)
• Valid copy of tax registration certificate (VAT) or Permanent Account Number (PAN)
• Tax clearance certificate (Most Recent Year FY 2082/2083 or extension letter) for individuals as well.

Presentation/Interview

Shortlisted applicants may be invited to deliver a presentation and/or attend a meeting/interview. The final selection decision will be made based on the overall evaluation, including the presentation/interview performance.

Right to Reject

Applications that do not meet the mandatory eligibility, technical, or submission requirements of this EoI will be rejected and will not be considered for further evaluation.

Acceptance and Rejection

Islamic Relief Nepal reserves the right to accept or reject any or all applications, either in whole or in part, at any stage of the selection process, without assigning any reason and without incurring any liability to the applicants.

No Obligation

The issuance of this EoI does not obligate Islamic Relief Nepal to award a contract or enter into any agreement with any applicant.

Clarification

Islamic Relief Nepal may request additional information or clarification from applicants during the evaluation process, if required.

Islamic Relief Worldwide, Country Office Nepal

House no. 482, Kumaripati-5 (Near United Academy)

Lalitpur Metropolitan City, Nepal

Contact no: +977 1 5437610