EOI for the development of comprehensive resource manual for Disability-Inclusive Local Governance (DILG)

Expressions of Interest (EOI) for the development of comprehensive resource manual for Disability-Inclusive Local Governance (DILG)

Background:

Nepal’s political restructuring has created a three-tier government system, giving local governments key responsibilities in education, health, infrastructure, social protection, and disability inclusion. Despite legal obligations under the UNCRPD, and national laws like the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act 2017, local governments often lack the knowledge and resources to effectively plan and budget for disability inclusion. This leads to limited access for persons with disabilities to essential services and opportunities.
To address this, NFDN, in collaboration with the Sub-national Governance Program (SNGP), has been running the “Disability Inclusion in Sub-national Governance” project since 2021. This initiative is implemented under a strategic partnership between the Australian Government’s Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT) and The Asia Foundation. Initially implemented in six municipalities- Mithila, Bhimeshwor, Waling, Tansen, Birendranagar, and Tikapur- it expanded to Koshi and Gandaki provinces in 2025. The project aims to build the capacity of local and provincial governments, empower disability organizations for advocacy, raise awareness on disability rights, and provide technical support for inclusive policy-making and service delivery.
The project primarily benefits persons with disabilities and engages local authorities, OPDs, civil society, and disability rights organizations to make governance more inclusive. It also develops resources to support advocacy and improve the daily lives and participation of persons with disabilities in society.

Objective of DILG resource manual

NFDN has identified significant gaps in ensuring disability inclusive governance at the local level, with local government authorities lacking a comprehensive reference manual for Disability-Inclusive Local Governance (DILG). The objective of this assignment is to develop a detailed resource manual to serve as resource book which will support the government service provider at the local level for inclusive service delivery and service receiver to claim and receive the disability related services and benefits provided by the Government of Nepal.
This includes:
1. Define roles and responsibilities of local government representatives in fostering disability-inclusive development.
2. Develop key indicators for Disability-Inclusive Local Governance across various sectors, ensuring alignment with the GEDSI (Gender Equality, Disability, and Social Inclusion) and LISA (Local Government Institutional Capacity Self-Assessment) modules adopted by the Government of Nepal

Required Documents for Submitting Proposal

• Cover Letter
• Financial proposal
• A sample of previously developed resource material/manuals (if available).
• A proposed methodology and timeline for completing the assignment.
• Firm Registration & Renewal certificate, copy of VAT Registration Certificate/ PAN certificate and latest Tax clearance certificate.
• The document should have an annexed bio-data of the assignment team member/s.
• A brief concept notes highlighting the methodological design including work plan, and quality assurance mechanisms.

Submission Details:

Interested and eligible individuals or organizations are encouraged to submit their EOI to the following address, with the subject line: “Expression of Interest for Developing Comprehensive Resource Manual for Disability-Inclusive Local Governance (DILG).”

Submission Address:

compliance@nfdn.org.np and CC to did@nfdn.org.np
Hard Copy of the proposal with all required documents can be send/submitted to NFDN Office, Ratopol, Kathmandu Nepal.
• Deadline for Submission: Friday, 4th April, 2025, COB (17:00)

NFDN will select the consultancy service based on their experience and amount proposed for the task.
Consultancy service led with the Person with disabilities, Women and Marginalized groups and the pre-roaster consultants/firms will be prioritized during the selection process.
NFDN reserves the right to select or not to select any of the application. NFDN keeps safeguarding as a top priority so, any data or information collected during the task shall be kept confidential and shall not be disseminated without NFDN prior consent.

Download this Expression of Interest detail file for more information.