Seto Gurans Child Development Service Rupandehi (SGCDSR), in partnership with FHI 360, is
implementing the project “Clean Air for Mothers and Newborns in Nepal” in Butwal Sub-
Metropolitan City and Sainamaina Municipality, Lumbini Province (December 1, 2025 –
August 31, 2026).

The project seeks to reduce exposure of pregnant women and newborns to harmful air pollution
by strengthening health systems, empowering frontline workers, engaging communities, and
promoting evidence-based behavior change. To support this goal, SGCDSR invites proposals
from qualified consultants or firms to develop a comprehensive Behavior Change
Communication (BCC) Strategy on air pollution and health.

Qualified candidates may apply for this consultancy service by not later than 25th January 2026 by
submitting the proposal along with subject line “RFP: BCC Strategy Development on Air
Pollution and Health” to recruitment.humanresource23@gmail.com. Shortlisted
Individuals/firms will be informed for further processing.

For More Information and TOR, visit: setogurnasrupandehi.org.np or, Seto Gurans Child
Development Service Rupandehi, Kalikanagar, Butwal.
Phone no: 071-531623

Terms of Reference (TOR)

1. Objective of the Consultancy

The objective of this consultancy is to develop a context-specific, evidence-based BCC strategy
that promotes protective behaviors against air pollution, particularly among pregnant women,
newborns, families, health workers, and community stakeholders.

2. Scope of Work

The consultant will be responsible for:

• Conducting a rapid situation analysis on air pollution knowledge, attitudes, behaviors, barriers, and enablers at local level
• Reviewing relevant national/local policies, WHO guidance, and project documents
• Identifying priority audiences and defining behavior change objectives
• Developing key messages on air pollution and health tailored to different audiences
• Identifying effective communication channels and platforms
• Proposing appropriate BCC materials and tools
• Developing a practical and phased BCC implementation plan aligned with project
  activities
• Proposing indicators and mechanisms to monitor and evaluate BCC effectiveness
• Providing technical guidance for rollout of the BCC strategy

3. Duration and Level of Effort

• Duration: 30 working days
• Duty Station: Combination of desk work and field-based consultations

4. Expected Deliverables

• Inception report with methodology and work plan
• Situation analysis summary
• Draft BCC Strategy document
• Final BCC Strategy incorporating feedback from SGCDSR and partners
• Presentation/briefing session for project staff and stakeholders

5. Consultant Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Public Health, Environmental Health, Communication, Social Sciences, Development Studies, or a related field, with a minimum of five (5) years of professional experience in BCC/SBCC strategy development, preferably in the health or environmental sectors or Master’s degree with two (2) years of similar experience is considered equivalent
• Proven experience in developing community-based communication strategies
• Familiarity with maternal and newborn health, air pollution, or environmental health preferred
• Strong analytical, writing, and facilitation skills

6. Proposal Submission Requirements

1. Cover letter
2. Technical proposal (understanding, methodology, work plan)
3. Financial proposal with cost breakdown (daily rate and total cost)
4. CV(s) of consultant(s)
5. Citizenship certificate
6. PAN/VAT registration certificate
7. Firm registration documents (if applicable)

7. Budget and Payment

The budget for this assignment is negotiable, depending on the applicant’s qualifications,
experience, and proposed approach. Interested applicants are required to clearly mention their
proposed budget and payment breakdown in the application, which must not exceed NPR
300,000. Payments will be made as per mutually agreed terms and upon satisfactory completion
of agreed deliverables. Indicate their proposed budget and preferred payment terms in their
application.

8. Evaluation Criteria

9. Reporting Line

The consultant will report to the Project Coordinator, SGCDSR, and coordinate closely with
the project team and partners.

10. Disclaimer

SGCDSR reserves the right to accept or reject any or all proposals without assigning any reason.
SGCDSR shall not be responsible for any costs incurred by applicants in preparing or submitting
proposals.