Call for Expression of Interest (EOI)
For Consultancy Service to Conduct a Social, Gender, and Disability (GEDSI)Audit
Date of Publication: 26th June 2025
सोसेक नेपाल, नेपालको ग्रामीण समुदायमा बसोबास गर्ने पिछडिएका तथा पछाडि पारिएका जनताको सामाजिक आर्थिक तथा सांस्कृतिक अवस्थाको वृहत्तर सुधारका लागि मुनाफा रहित सेवा प्रदायक संस्थाको रूपमा २०५४ सालमा स्थापना भएको सामाजिक संस्था हो । संस्थाले कर्णाली प्रदेश लगायत सुदुर पश्चिम तथा लुम्बिनी प्रदेशका विभिन्न जिल्लाका ग्रामीण समुदायमा बसोबास गर्ने पिछडिएका समुदायको सामाजिक, आर्थिक र सांस्कृतिक स्थितिमा सुधारकाAssistant लागि विभिन्न निकायको सहकार्य र सहयोगमा विभिन्न परियोजना/कार्यक्रमहरू कार्यान्वयन गर्दै आएको छ । संस्थाले निम्नबमोजिमका विषयबस्तहरूलाई आधार मानी आफ्ना गतिविधिहरूलाई सञ्चालन गर्दै आएको छ : (क) असमानता विरुद्धको वकालत (सामाजिक न्यय), (ख) उत्थानशिल जिबिकोपार्जन, (ग) सुरक्षा र जिबन रक्षा, (घ) खानेपानी स्वास्थ्य तथा पोषण, (ङ) समावेशी र जीवन उपयोगी शिक्षा र (च) बाल समृद्धि का क्षेत्रमा काम गर्दै आएको छ । महिला तथा बालबालिकाको संरक्षण/सुरक्षा र भ्रष्टाचार बिरुद्ध शुन्य सहनशिलताको नीतिलाई अबलम्बन गर्दै आइरहेको छ ।
सोसेक नेपालले यस वर्षको संस्थाको १८ औं सामाजिक तथा समावेशी अडिट गर्नु पर्ने भएकाले व्यक्तिगत तथा संस्थागतरुपमा कार्य विवरण अनुसार प्रस्तावना आवेदन पेश गर्नको लागि सूचित गरिन्छ । यो सूचना प्रकाशित मितिले ७ (सात) दिन भित्र July 2, 2025 सम्म संस्थाको procurement@sosec.org.np मार्फत पठाउनु हुन अनुरोध गरिन्छ ।
SOSEC Nepal was established in 1997 as a non-profit service provider for the greater improvement of the socio-economic and cultural conditions of the backward people living in the rural communities of Nepal. The organization has been implementing various projects/programs with the cooperation and support of various agencies to improve the social, economic, and cultural status of the backward communities living in the rural communities of Karnali State and various districts of the Far West and Lumbini provinces. The organization has been conducting its activities based on the following Thematic Areas: (a) Advocacy Against Inequality, (b) Resilient Livelihoods, (c) Safe and Save Life, (d) WASH and Nutrition, (e) Inclusive and Informal Education, and (f) Children Prosperity. SOSEC Nepal has been adopting the policy of protection/security of women and children and zero tolerance against corruption.
SOSEC Nepal is seeking proposals from qualified and experienced individual consultants or consulting firms to conduct a comprehensive Social, Gender, and Disability Audit of its projects, programs, and organizational practices.
- Purpose of the Audit
This audit is a strategic initiative to systematically assess the extent to which principles of Gender Equality, Social Inclusion (GESI), and Disability Inclusion are integrated and mainstreamed across our work. The findings will be crucial for enhancing accountability to the communities we serve, improving program effectiveness, and strengthening our organizational commitment to transformative change.
- Key Objectives
- To review SOSEC’s organizational policies, strategies, and internal systems from a social, gender, and disability inclusion perspective.
- To assess the integration of GESI and disability inclusion throughout the entire program cycle (design, implementation, and MEAL).
- To evaluate the effectiveness of MEAL systems in capturing disaggregated data and measuring changes related to inclusion.
- To identify good practices, challenges, and gaps, and provide clear, actionable recommendations for improvement.
- Scope of Work
The audit will cover a representative sample of SOSEC’s projects in the Karnali Province implemented over the last three years. It will involve a desk review, key informant interviews, focus group discussions with diverse community members, and direct observation at both institutional and field levels.
- Required Qualifications and Experience
We are looking for a consultant/firm with the following profile:
- A Master’s degree in Gender Studies, Social Work, Development Studies, or a related social science field.
- A minimum of 10 years of proven professional experience in conducting GESI analysis, social audits, or gender-transformative evaluations for I/NGOs in Nepal.
- Demonstrated expertise in disability inclusion frameworks, methodologies, and an intersectional approach.
- Strong understanding of the socio-cultural context of Nepal, particularly the Karnali region.
- Proven experience with participatory, mixed-methods research and excellent analytical skills.
- Exceptional report writing skills in English and fluency in Nepali.
- The proposed team should be gender-balanced and, ideally, include persons with direct experience in disability inclusion.
- Application Procedure
Interested and eligible consultants or firms must submit a complete application package containing the following documents:
- Technical Proposal (Max 10 pages): Outlining the understanding of the ToR, detailed methodology, a clear work plan, and team composition.
- Financial Proposal: A detailed budget with a breakdown of all costs in Nepalese Rupees (NPR).
- Consultant/Firm Profile: Including updated CVs of all proposed team members and at least two samples of similar previous work.
- Legal Documents: A copy of firm registration, VAT/PAN registration, and the latest tax clearance certificate (for firms).
A detailed Terms of Reference (ToR) can be requested via email at procurement@sosec.org.np or downloaded from our website sosec.org.np.
Please submit your complete application package via email to procurement@sosec.org.np with the subject line “EOI for Social, Gender, and Disability Audit“.
The deadline for submission is 2 July 2025.
SOSEC Nepal reserves the right to accept or reject any or all proposals without assigning any reason whatsoever. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for the further selection process. We are an equal opportunity employer and strongly encourage applications from women, persons with disabilities, and individuals from Dalit and other marginalized communities.
Contact Information:
SOSEC Nepal
Head Office: Narayan Municipality -1, Dailekh, Karnali Province
089410187, 410096
sosecdailekh@gmail.com, info@sosec.org.np
www.sosec.org.np
Download Social, Gender, and Disability Audit Terms of Reference
