This is a call for consultancy service to conduct a study on the status of preparedness and business continuity planning among Nepali businesses.

Please download the Terms of Reference (ToR) HERE.

Introduction:

National Business Initiative (NBI), in partnership with USAID’s Tayar Nepal, is implementing “Expanding Collaboration with the Private Sector to Invest in Business Resiliency”, focused at raising awareness of Disaster Risk Reduction, preparedness, resilience building, and continuity planning among Nepalese private sector and secure their buy-in for engagement in DRRM.
This grant includes a study on the Business Continuity Management (BCM) status of the private sector to understand the current gaps and issues. The report from this study will help to gauge the impact of the project throughout its implementation. Taking inputs from the study, a Business Continuity Management (BCM) training manual will be developed which will be localized and focused on Nepalese businesses to enhance their knowledge in Disaster Risk Reduction Management (DRRM).

Rationale:

The Nepalese private sector lacks comprehensive Business Continuity Management (BCM) practices, which hinders their preparedness and ability to respond effectively to disasters and crises. To address this gap, the National Business Initiative (NBI) aims to conduct a study to assess the current status, identify gaps, and understand the existing issues related to BCM within Nepalese businesses. By conducting interviews and consultations and analyzing existing documentation, the study aims to gain insights into organizations’ BCM practices, infrastructure, resources, and preparedness levels.

The study is important because it will provide a baseline understanding of the current state of business continuity planning in Nepal’s private sector. This understanding will help measure the impact of any future interventions or programs aimed at improving BCM practices in the country.

Objectives:

The overall objectives of this consultancy are as follows:

1. Assess the current status of business preparedness and BCM practices among Nepali businesses.
2. Identify gaps and challenges in existing BCM frameworks and infrastructure.
3. Understand the issues and constraints faced by businesses in implementing effective BCM strategies.
4. Generate recommendations for improving BCM practices and preparedness levels in the private sector.
5. Develop a study report that can serve as a baseline for measuring the impact of intervention and a useful resource for government policies, academic institutions, and BCM training programs.

Timeline:

The consultancy is expected to be conducted over a period of 30 working days from November to mid-January.

Please note that this term of reference is subject to amendment and finalization in consultation with the consultant. Any changes will be communicated and agreed upon by both parties.

Please email your curriculum vitae, sample reports of similar studies conducted, along with PAN registration details and bank account details to: info@nbinepal.org.np

This notice will remain valid for 15 days from the date of publication (November 10, 2023).

Contact:

NBI Secretariat, Thapathali-11, Kathmandu

Website: nbinepal.org.np

E-mail: info@nbinepal.org.np

Phone: +977 -1-5901846 /+977 9841476826 / 9843285334