Consultancy Service for Budget Analysis and Budget Audit on Mental Health and Psychosocial Disability in Nepal

KOSHISH is a national-level organization established in 2008 to promote mental health and psychosocial wellbeing in Nepal. Registered with the District Administration Office, Kathmandu (Reg. No. 086/065) and affiliated with the Social Welfare Council, Nepal (Reg. No. 25676), KOSHISH is recognized as an Organization of Persons with Disabilities (OPD) focused on psychosocial disability. It has been a member organization of the National Federation of the Disabled-Nepal (NFDN) since 2066/07/19 B.S.=

2. Background of the Assignment

Mental health and psychosocial disability remain critically under-prioritized in Nepal’s public financing despite their recognition as public health, development, and human rights priorities. The federal governance structure offers opportunities for tailored budgeting at federal, provincial, and local levels. However, there is limited systematic evidence on budget adequacy, allocation, utilization, efficiency, transparency, and accountability for mental health and psychosocial support services.

KOSHISH seeks to generate robust evidence through a comprehensive budget analysis and audit covering the Federal Government, Bagmati Province, Koshi Province, Gandaki Province, and selected local governments over the last three fiscal years.

Selected Local Governments: Biratnagar Metropolitan City (Morang), Pokhara Metropolitan City (Kaski), Hetauda Sub-Metropolitan City (Makawanpur), Godawari Municipality (Lalitpur).

To conduct a detailed budget analysis and audit of public financing for mental health and psychosocial disability at federal, provincial, and selected local levels. The study will map budget allocations, utilization rates, and the full budget utilization chain over the past three fiscal years and provide actionable recommendations to improve financing, accountability, and service delivery.

To assess the adequacy, allocation, utilization, efficiency, transparency, and accountability of budgets for mental health and psychosocial disability across government levels over FY 2080/81–2082/83 (or latest available).

The consultant/firm will focus primarily on budget allocation, utilization, and the utilization chain over the last three fiscal years, covering:

5.2 Document and Literature Review

5.3 Budget Analysis and Utilization Chain Tracking (Core Scope)

Provincial Level (Bagmati, Koshi, Gandaki)

Local Government Level (4 selected)

Key informant interviews and consultations with relevant ministries (Health, Finance), planning commissions, local officials, OPDs, service users, and development partners.

5.6 Validation and Finalization

i. Inception Report (including detailed methodology and budget tracking framework)

ii. Data Collection Tools and Budget Database

iii. Preliminary Findings Presentation

vi. Final Budget Analysis and Audit Report (structured with executive summary, level-wise analysis, comparative findings, utilization chain maps/tables, recommendations) and Power Point Presentation

vii. Policy Brief (4–6 pages)

viii. Annexes

Raw data, budget tables, utilization chain diagrams

Note: The Final Report, Policy Brief, Executive Summary, and Presentations are required in both Nepali and English. Other deliverables, such as the database and technical annexes, should incorporate bilingual elements as deemed relevant for enhanced clarity and usability. All outputs are the sole property of KOSHISH and necessitate prior approval for usage.

8. Duration of Assignment and Reporting

The assignment shall be completed within 8 weeks from the date of contract signing. The consultant will work in close coordination with Executive Director of KOSHISH.

9. Required qualification and expertise for consultancy

Payment Schedule: 30% on Inception Report, 30% on Draft Report, 40% on Final Report (upon approval).

Interested consultants (individuals) or firms are requested to submit the following documents

The proposal should reach the address below either by courier or hand delivery by 24th July, 2026, before COB. Please enclose “Consultancy Service for Budget Analysis and Budget Audit on Mental Health and Psychosocial Disability in Nepal” in a sealed envelope and drop it at the following address: KOSHISH Central Office, Balkhu, Kathmandu

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