1. Rupandehi Development Outlook 2030
2. Municipal Business Promotion Strategy
3. Youth Employment Promotion Strategy

Scope of Work:

Consultancy 1: The consultant will develop a Rupandehi Development Outlook that captures major socio-economic indicators and highlights of Rupandehi district in Lumbini province.

Consultancy 2: The consultant will be expected to develop a model Municipal Business Promotion Strategy in a participatory manner (for Lumbini Province).

Consultancy 3: Develop Youth Employment Promotion Strategy that supports municipalities in Lumbini province to make their employment plans and programme more youth-centric. Note that strategy should have an accompanying background that together with consultations should provide evidence for strategy.

Duration of Work:

Consultancy 1: Twenty-five (25) working days including the duration of review and preparation of final document.

Consultancy 2: Twenty (20) working days including the duration of review and preparation of final document.

Consultancy 3: Twenty (20) working days including the duration of review and preparation of final document.

Minimum Qualifications Required:

Consultancy 1:

• Undergraduate, preferably Postgraduate, degree in Management, Commerce, or Social Science related subjects
• 4 years of research experience, and familiarity with quantitative and qualitative methods
• Knowledge and familiarity with the industrial context and economy of Lumbini Province, especially Rupandehi district.

Consultancy 2:

• Undergraduate, preferably Postgraduate, degree in Management, Commerce, or Social Science related subjects
• 4 years of research experience, and familiarity with quantitative and qualitative methods
• Previous experience working on policy advocacy in Nepal preferred
• Extensive knowledge of and network with private sector, relevant government agencies and other stakeholders
• Knowledge and familiarity with the industrial context and economy of Lumbini Province, especially Rupandehi district.

Consultancy 3:

• Undergraduate, preferably Postgraduate, degree in Management, Commerce, or Social Science related subjects
• 4 years of research experience, and familiarity with quantitative and qualitative methods
• Previous experience working on policy advocacy, especially on youth policy in Nepal preferred
• Extensive knowledge of and network with private sector, relevant government agencies and other stakeholders
• Knowledge and familiarity with the industrial context and economy of Lumbini Province, especially Rupandehi district.

Please download the TOR for further details.

Consultancy 1 – Terms of Reference (ToR) for Developing Rupandehi Development Oultook 2030
Consultancy 2 – Terms of Reference (ToR) for Developing Municipal Business Promotion Strategy
Consultancy 3 – Terms of Reference (ToR) for Developing Youth Employment Promotion Strategy

Application Procedure:

Qualified candidates are requested to submit a cover letter along with updated CV to info@nbinepal.org.np by 16^th May 2021 for Consultancy 2 and 3 and by 17^th May for Consultancy 1. Please indicate your ability, availability and daily rate to undertake the terms of references above. Any enquiries and information can be directed to Mr. Prabhakar Sigdel (9841476826).