VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT FOR CONSULTANTANCY SERVICE

VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT FOR CONSULTANTANCY SERVICE

Children-Women in Social Service and Human Rights (CWISH), a non-profit civil society organization established in 1993 with an aim to ensure social justice, protection and promotion of human rights especially the rights of children and youths, invites applications package for the Consultancy Service from interested and eligible candidates (Nepali citizens only), Company who are reliable, accountable, and have ability to deliver results with highest level of integrity.

With the aim to contribute CWISH goal, the vacancy is called for ‘Power Girls’ project being implemented in two Rural Municipalities of Sindhupalchowk from January 2023 funded by Interpedia, Finland. The project aims to address gender inequality and discrimination through improving child rights, especially of vulnerable girls, whose rights are often undermined through discriminatory practices leading to school dropouts, child marriage and trafficking; and achieve the outcome that the girls are empowered to be active advocates for their rights, with their agenda supported by the communities and authorities.

Details Terms of Reference Endline Survey

1. Endline Survey Summary

2. Description of Project

The project addresses gender equality and discrimination through improving child rights, especially of vulnerable girls, whose rights are often undermined through harmful discriminatory practices, leading to school dropouts, child marriage and trafficking. The project takes a human rights progressive approach, creating systems-level dialogue between rights-holders and duty bearers, raising their capacity, empowering the girls themselves as well as improving child protection mechanisms and school environments.

With this project, Interpedia and CWISH wish to see that vulnerable girls in Nepal are empowered to be active advocates of their rights, with their agenda recognized and supported by communities and authorities. To achieve this long-term impact, the project aims, in four years (2023-26) to ensure that:

1. Ward and Rural Municipal-level policies & structures enhance gender equality, non-discrimination and child rights to protection and participation
2. Communities and schools in two project rural municipalities better safeguard child rights, as well as non-discrimination, gender equality and inclusion
3. Girls in project RMs are better able to safeguard their rights, non-discrimination and gender equality

Project is being  implemented in  all 8 wards of Balephi and 7 wards of Sunkoshi, covering all 30 Public schools, 17 & 13 schools respectively in Balephi & Sunkoshi RMs, having at least 8th  grade. 

Final beneficiaries are 1600 school-going and 800 school going boys, especially vulnerable like Dalits or children with disabilities. In most activities, the leading role is given to girls and women. 

Project works with elected women representatives of wards and rural municipalities, officials in Rural Municipal Education and Social Affairs Offices, teachers, School Management Committees, Parent-Teacher Associations, parents, community leaders and CBOs active in the areas.

3. Objectives of Endline Survey of project

1. Evaluate Relevance and Progress: Assess alignment of activities with project goals and measure progress in gender equality, non-discrimination, and child rights outcomes.
2. Assess Impact and Engagement: Analyze impact on girls' empowerment and stakeholder capacity to support and sustain project objectives.
3. Identify Challenges, Learning and Recommend for future projects: Highlight challenges, learning and offer recommendations for future projects.

4. Evaluation Criteria: The survey will follow the OECD/DAC 2020 evaluation criteria:

• Relevance: Is the intervention doing the right things? To what extent did the intervention address the specific needs and rights of the children? How effectively did the project adapt its strategy in response to local contexts and policies? Was the initial theory of change/ log frame realistic, logical and based on a sound problem analysis? Do beneficiaries and key local stakeholders view the intervention's outputs and activities as relevant to their lives and priorities?
• Efficiency: How well are resources used? Were financial, human and materials resources used in the most cost-effective way to deliver the planned outputs? Were activities implemented and deliverables achieved according to the established work plan? How efficiently were project administration, procurement and financial systems managed to support field operations? Could similar outputs and short-terms results have been achieved with fewer resources?
• Coherence: How well does the intervention fit? How well did different components of the intervention support and reinforce one another without internal duplication or conflicting objectives? To what extent does the intervention align with local/national development strategies, government policies, and international commitments? Did the intervention build active synergies with local government or other NGOs initiatives operating in same RMs to avoid duplication? How effectively did the project leverage existing local systems or structures?
• Effectiveness: Is the intervention achieving its objectives? To what extent have the planned project outcomes and specific objectives been achieved? Did the intervention deliver equitable results among beneficiaries from marginalized groups? What were the unintended effects, both positive and negative, occurred during project implementation? What internal and external factors were the primary drivers or barriers to achieving results?
• Impact: What difference is the intervention making? What structural or behavioral changes have occurred in project implemented communities or institutions that can be attributed to the intervention relating to child rights? To what extent did the project contribute to policy reforms and institutional strengthening? Has the intervention contributed to changing inequalities, or systematic barriers for the targeted children?
• Sustainability: Will the benefits last? To what extent do Local Government, Schools and Communities have ownership, and capacity required to sustain project results? Are there any clear and realistic mechanisms or commitments to sustain the project  results?

In addition, the Endline Survey should include an assessment of changes in the operating environment, risks, conclusions, findings, and lessons learned. It will also provide recommendations for improving and finalizing the exit strategy, while reflecting on the project's success, especially in terms of the Human Rights-Based Approach (HRBA).

5. Key Responsibilities of the Consultant

1. Data Collection and Analysis: Design and conduct surveys with member of Girls Advocacy Group  Key Informant Interviews (KII) with the local government authorities, and Focus Group Discussions (FGDs) with PTAs, SMCs, parents, teachers, Girls Advocacy Group, & Children participating in REFLECT Session, review project period reports, baseline survey, mid-line survey, RM Plan, Policies and Budget, review school related documents to gather relevant data on project outcomes and impact. Engage with them to understand their perspectives and experiences.
   • Note: A kick-off meeting will be organized with the consultant to set expectations and clarify objectives. Additionally, local enumerators will be recruited to assist in the data collection process, ensuring comprehensive and representative data gathering.
2. Review of Project Documents: Analyze project reports, monitoring data, and other relevant documentation to understand the project context, implementation progress, and achievements.
3. Survey Report and Recommendations: Develop a comprehensive final survey report with a detailed quantitative and qualitative analysis, triangulation and disaggregation of findings, challenges, and recommendations for future projects. Also, report should include the separate project's indicator wise summary report.
4. Presentation of Findings: Present key findings and actionable recommendations to CWISH, and Interpedia.

6. Safeguarding and Ethical Considerations

• Informed consent from survey respondents
• Clear explanation to respondents beforehand on the use of findings
• Anonymization of identity of respondents
• Avoidance of sensitive details that could cause harm to children
• Use of child-friendly interviewing approach with children
• Referral pathways for necessary support in case of distress and disclosure
• Strict data protection and confidentiality 

7. Point Of Contact

The consultant will work together with Project Coordinator of Power Girls, CWISH.

8. Required Experience:

The ideal consultant should have substantial experience in conducting program evaluations, with specific expertise in Human Rights-Based Approaches (HRBA). Familiarity with child rights and gender equality themes is strongly preferred. Previous experience in development projects within similar contexts is highly advantageous.

9. Consultancy Timelines

All activities outlined in this consultancy are to be completed within a total of 25 working days for the consultant. This timeframe includes scheduled feedback sessions, report drafting, and revisions after the initial findings are shared with project stakeholders. The time line ranges from 26 Oct-15 Dec.

9. Remuneration Fee:

The remuneration fee for the consultancy service will be maximum 450,000/- including tax/vat.

10. Deliverables

1. Inception Report: Outlining the evaluation methodology, data collection tools, timeline, and key evaluation questions agreed upon with project stakeholders.
2. Data Collection Tools: Developed and validated tools for surveys, interviews, and focus groups with right holders and stakeholders.
3. Draft Endline Survey Report: A preliminary report containing initial findings, data analysis, and emerging recommendations for feedback from CWISH and Interpedia.
4. Final Endline Survey Report: A comprehensive report that includes an executive summary, detailed findings, challenges, lessons learned, and strategic recommendations for improving project impact and sustainability.

Application Deadline:

Interested candidates should submit their applications by 14th October 2026 in vacancy@cwish.org.np Applications should include a current CV, a concise proposal outlining the methodology, a timeline, and a budget for the consultancy, for company legal documents.