Handicap International
HI is an independent and impartial international solidarity organization, which intervenes in situations of poverty and exclusion, conflicts and disasters. Working alongside people with disabilities and vulnerable populations, it acts and bears witness, to meet their essential needs, to improve their living conditions and promote respect for their dignity and their fundamental rights.
TITLE OF PROJECT: Reading for All (R4A)
TITLE OF ACTION: Financial Management to NGOs Trainer /Consultant
1. ORGANIZATION INTRODUCTION
Handicap International Federation (HI), a non-for-profit association governed by the French Act of July 1st, 1901, domiciled at “138, Avenue des frères Lumière, 69008, Lyon, France”, represented by Mr. Raju PALANCHOKE in his capacity as Acting Country Director in Nepal office, located at Maharajgunj, Kathmandu-Nepal, contact no. +977-1-4378482 hereinafter referred to as “HI”.
HI Nepal STRATOP, 2022-2024 of HI Nepal has an objective (1.1 Inclusive Education) to increase equitable access of children with disabilities, children with functional limitation and other marginalized children to quality and inclusive education that contributes SDG Goal#4 and CRPD Article#24 within Pillar 1: Social and Economic Inclusion.
HI Nepal STRATOP for 2018-2020 has following three main pillars:
Health and Rehabilitation: Physical rehabilitation, provision and accessibility of rehabilitation services and sustainability of rehabilitation services.
Inclusive Education: Implement projects related to inclusive education, with much focus on girls and children with disabilities.
Resilience: Support people with disability and vulnerable communities to adapt to both their environment and their socio-economic situation and provide livelihood opportunities.
2. CONTEXT
Projects Background
1. Reading for All (R4A) program works to improve early grade reading outcomes among children with disabilities in grades 1 – 3. Implemented in 3415 community schools in the 10 National Early Grade Reading Program focus districts (Banke, Surkhet, Bhaktapur, Kaski, Dhankuta, Parsa, Mustang, Dang, Kailali, and Dadeldhura), the activity strengthens the Government of Nepal’s (GON’s) institutional capacity at the federal, provincial and local levels to implement its constitutional and policy commitments to disability inclusive education. The project emphasizes on capacity building across all activities and technical areas so that teaching and curriculum development personnel have the skills to improve and sustain long-term educational outcomes for children with disabilities in Nepal, and working in close collaboration with the Ministry of Education Science and Technology (MoEST), Center for Education and Human Resource Development (CEHRD)’s inclusive education section, Curriculum Development Center (CDC), the Education Review Office (ERO), relevant local government representatives (municipalities/education focal person), USAID, and relevant Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) partners
3. DESCRIPTION OF THE REQUIRED SERVICE PROVISION
Services requested
The main purpose of this assignment is to conduct 2 days financial management and supply chain mgmt. training to NGOs to all 10 partner organization of the “Reading For All Program” project.
The trainer will provide professional certificate training on planning, budgeting, reporting, monitoring, supply chain management, procurement, tax, etds, book keeping.
4. CONSULTANT’S PROFILE
Trainer will be a professional trained person from registered company with preference from NGOs financial management training background. Trainer will be responsible for conducting and facilitating required deliverables according to the standards set in the Terms of Reference (ToR).
The expected qualifications and competencies required for the intern includes:
5. SERVICE DURATION AND LOCATION
Service duration- The trainer will facilitate the 2 days training with USAID’s Reading For All Program. The assignment is expected to start by 11 August 2022.
Location: Inside KTM Valley
Note: Training schedule dates could be changed. However, consultant needs to present HI the plan of action.
If the task is not complete within the given time and days due to various circumstances, the consultant has to adjust the timeframe/days within the agreed budget
6. WORK SCHEDULE
The consultant will prepare a detailed plan of action/work plan for validation by HI.
7. KEY DELIVERABLES
a) Facilitate 4 days training on following applicable for NGOs:
| First half | Second half | |
| Day one | Financial planning, reporting | Compliance and internal controls |
| Day two | Supply chain management | Tax planning and reporting |
8. RESOURCE PERSON AT HI
Within the framework of the service provision, the consultant will be asked to collaborate with Handicap International’s teams and in particular with the Senior Compliance Officer who will be the point of contact.
9. BUDGET
The consultant should propose required budget for this consultancy. TDS which will be deducted as per the Government tax policy.
10. PAYMENT TERMS AND CONDITIONS
Consultant should mention the terms and conditions of payment in financial proposal and in line with HI policy.
11. VALIDATION
| HI’s Representative
(Name, Position, Date and Signature) |
Consultant
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12. REQUIRED DOCUMENTS
Please submit your technical and financial proposal and required documents to e-mail: p.neupane@hi.org, last date for submitting the application is by 05 August 2022. Please indicate the consultancy title while applying for on the subject of your cover letter.