Vacancy at The Salvation Mission Nepal

Terms of Reference for Situational Analysis, Nepal

Commissioned by The Salvation Mission Nepal

Background

The Salvation Mission in Nepal was established in 2009 and has supported a range of vulnerable groups through their mission, community development projects and emergency responses. Between 2013-2019, The Salvation Mission worked with The Salvation Army United Kingdom and Ireland Territory (UKI) to implement an anti-human trafficking project that aimed to prevent and protect vulnerable women and survivors of trafficking.

In 2015, Nepal experienced severe earthquakes which has had devastating and lasting impacts on communities and more recently with the Covid-19 pandemic, thousands of people have been left financially insecure, making them prone to be a victim of modern slavery and human trafficking. As such, The Salvation Mission and UKI Territory felt this an opportune time to explore a response in Nepal that integrates emergencies and anti-human trafficking or gender-based violence. The response aspires to incorporate a preventative approach to modern slavery and human trafficking or gender based violence for communities affected by a crisis (such as the 2015 earthquakes), by providing them with necessary skills and training to be economically stable.

The Salvation Mission has commissioned a situational analysis to explore some of these issues and help understand the impacts of emergencies and the current skills and training measures in Nepal to support vulnerable communities.

Purpose

The purpose of the situational analysis is:

To understand the current economic and market conditions in Nepal
To acknowledge in which sectors there are currently skills shortages and a skills demand
To explore the different vocational trainings being offered by the government and who these are being offered to
To identify what economic opportunities are available for vulnerable groups such as survivors of gender-based violence and human trafficking
To understand the lasting impacts of the 2015 Earthquake on local communities, within the districts identified, highlighting key areas of need within the communities.
To have the informed knowledge to develop a project response that meets the needs of targeted communities

Scope of work

The situational analysis should explore the key research areas below using a range of methods agreed between the Consultant and The Salvation Mission. The Consultant is also expected to produce reports of the findings and undertake verbal discussions with The Salvation Mission.

Key research areas

The research should provide objective and credible information regarding:

Research Area	Key Questions
Market Analysis	What sectors currently have a skills shortage? What skills are in demand? How easy or difficult is it to find employment in Nepal? What employment opportunities are there for vulnerable people and people with low literacy?
Vocational Education	What vocational education is priortised by the Nepal government and why? Who are these training being offered to and what is the structure? What vocational roles are most needed in the communities identified? What institutions are located within the targeted communities, and what education is offered?
Gender Based Violence (GBV)	What are the current GBV trends? What employment opportunities are there for survivors of GBV? Do survivors of GBV have access to the Government’s vocational training?
Human Trafficking	What are the current human trafficking trends? What employment opportunities are there for survivors of trafficking? Do survivors of trafficking have access to the Government’s vocational training?
2015 Earthquake	What needs continue to exist in the communities affected? Who is predominantly affected within the communities? What are the key contributors to the needs identified?
Impact of Covid-19	What impact has Covid-19 had on the economy? How easy or difficult is it to find employment? What impact has Covid-19 had on a) GBV and b) Human Trafficking?
Partnership	Who are the key stakeholders in supporting vulnerable people to find employment?

Geographical Locations

All research will focus nationally, highlighting key focuses to specific communities/ districts where relevant. The following districts will be the focus areas for this situational analysis given the lasting impact on communities from the 2015 earthquake:

Dhading
Kathmandu
Ramechhap

Methodology

It is expected that the Consultant will develop a detailed methodology in collaboration with the Project Manager and The Salvation Mission that will include:

Desk based research on contextual and theoretical analysis, current trends, government policies and market analysis
Field visits
Participatory techniques including focus group discussion, interviews and community conversations with target population and key stakeholders

Key Deliverables

Presentation – this must be included as part of the application. See below requirements for the presentation.
Verbal discussion pre-study – this is an opportunity to meet with The Salvation Mission and Salvation Army UK to discuss the situational analysis
First draft report
Verbal discussion on the study – this is an opportunity for The Salvation Mission and Consultant to discuss the situational analysis before the final submission of the report.
Final report on situational analysis.
Key recommendations on:

Training and skills that would be most appropriate for communities affected by the 2015 earthquake
Training and skills that would be most appropriate for survivors of trafficking or gender based violence
To show links between Modern Slavery and Human Trafficking and disaster impact where relevant within the research conducted
Communities or locations that would benefit from an intervention by The Salvation Mission
Provide justification for suggested interventions based on outcome of research on Modern Slavery and Human Trafficking and the 2015 earthquake
Organisations to approach who may be able to partner with The Salvation Mission
Other recommendations that would be worth undertaking by The Salvation Mission

Final verbal consultation to reflect and feedback on the study and experience

Supervision

The consultant will work under the supervision of the Projects Manager and The Salvation Mission.

Confidentiality and Data

All outputs e.g. reports, data etc. will be the property of The Salvation Mission. Consequently, the aforementioned outputs as well as any other components of the assignment must not be used or reproduced in any manner by the assigned consultant/team without prior permission from The Salvation Mission.

Timeframe

The situational analysis is expected to take 4 months, between September to December 2021.

Qualifications and experience required

The successful candidate will fulfill the following criteria:

Qualifications:	A postgraduate degree in a relevant field (e.g. research, sociology, international development etc.) Minimum of 3 years’ experience in research using both qualitative and quantitative research methods
Experience:	Good understanding of Human Rights Based Approaches to development Strong analytical skills and ability to conduct social research Experience developing research and facilitating interviews and focus groups Precision in analysing a range of data Excellent written communication; clear and concise, and great visual representation of data Experience working in, and knowledge of, the context in Nepal Organised and good attention to detail Fluency in written and spoken English
Other:	Commitment on a full time basis for four months Willing to travel in-country based on the needs of the study Compassionate and sensitive to the nature of targeted communities Willing to work within The Salvation Mission’s Christian Ethos

Application Process

The Salvation Mission Nepal invites any individual or organisation interested in this assignment to submit a CV and a 1 page Cover Letter outlining knowledge, skills and experience to tsmproject15@gmail.com, no later than 12/08/2021.

Shortlisted applicants will be invited to attend an online interview. During the interview, applicants will be asked to do a presentation that should answer the following questions:

How the applicant(s) will approach the assignment
Methodology to be used during the assignment
Expected timeline
Requirement for outsourced personnel/ skills above that of the applicants

It is expected that applicant(s) hold the skills and experience required to meet all stated objectives. Where there is a need to outsource personnel, this will be the sole responsibility of the applicant and must be factored into any application prior to submission. The selected applicant (s) will be required to uphold The Salvation Mission policies, procedures and safeguarding standards.