This is a call for consultancy service to develop a Business Continuity Management (BCM) training manual.
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 development of Business Continuity Management (BCM) training manual, that will serve as a valuable resource for businesses in understanding, developing, and implementing BCM strategies. The manual will provide step-by-step instructions, best practices, industry trends and standards, and relevant information to guide individuals through the process of understanding risks and their impacts, assessing and managing risks, developing, implementing, and maintaining effective business continuity plans, responding to crisis and emergencies, recovering from disasters and crisis, effectively communicating and managing stakeholders, and further build up awareness within the organization and across the supply chain.
Rationale:
The rationale for developing this training manual is to address the specific needs and circumstances of the Nepalese private sector in relation to disaster risk reduction and management (DRRM). While there are existing international resources on business continuity management (BCM), these may not adequately address the unique geographic, environmental, political, social, and economic factors that businesses in Nepal face.
By developing a localized BCM training manual, the National Business Initiative (NBI) aims to provide a comprehensive and user-friendly resource that guides businesses in understanding, developing, and implementing BCM strategies that are specifically tailored to the Nepalese context.
The manual will provide step-by-step instructions, best practices, industry trends and standards, and relevant information to help businesses assess and manage risks, develop effective business continuity plans, respond to crisis and emergencies, and recover from disasters and crises. It will also emphasize the importance of effective communication and stakeholder management within and across organizations.
By translating the manual into the Nepali language, NBI aims to increase its accessibility and ensure that it can be widely utilized by businesses throughout Nepal. This will help to build the capacity of the private sector in building resilience and recovery from adversities.
Objectives:
The overall objectives of developing this training manual are as follows:
- To develop a comprehensive BCM training manual to guide businesses in building resilience and being prepared against disasters.
- To promote awareness and increase capacity within organizations and across the supply chain regarding BCM and disaster risk reduction and management (DRRM) through training-of-trainers based on the training manual.
Timeline:
The consultancy is expected to be conducted over a period of 30 working days from January to third week of February. This includes the preparation of draft manual, pilot testing and finalization of the manual. Translation can be done simultaneously, or after the submission of finalized version.
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 10 days from the date of publication (December 26, 2023).
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