Invitation for Request for Expressions of Interest    Status:Approved

GOVERNMENT OF THE PEOPLE'S REPUBLIC OF BANGLADESH

Ministry/Division : Ministry of Women and Children Affairs
Agency : Jatiya Mohila Sangstha
Procuring Entity Name : Project Director, Inclusive Services and Opportunities for Human Capital Development and Livelihood Project (HCDLP) under Inclusive Services and Opportunities Project (ISO)
Procuring Entity Code :
Procuring Entity District : Dhaka
Expression of Interest for Selection of : Individual Consultant (National)  (Time-Based)
Title Of Service : Mental Health and Psychosocial Specialist(MHPSS)
EOI Ref. No. : MoWCA/ISO/Recruitment/2024/65
Date : 01/09/2025

KEY INFORMATION

Procurement Sub-Method : Selection of Individual Consultants (SIC)

FUNDING INFORMATION

Budget and Source of Funds : Development Budget Grant/Credit
Development Partners : The World Bank

PARTICULAR INFORMATION

Project/Programme Name : Inclusive Services and Opportunities for Human Capital Development and Livelihood Project (ISO for HCDLP)
EOI Closing Date and Time : 17/09/2025 12:00 PM
Publication Date : 02/09/2025

INFORMATION FOR APPLICANT

Brief Description of Assignment : "The scope of the assignment typically includes, but not be limited to, the following: Duties and Responsibilities: The MHPS will report to the ISO Project Director and work closely with the PIU and implementing agencies. The scope of the assignment includes, but is not limited to, the following: Needs Assessment: • Conduct comprehensive assessments of mental health and psychosocial needs within host and FDMN communities especially GBV survivors in Chattogram division. • Identify gaps in existing services and recommend strategies for improvement. Intervention Planning and Implementation: • Develop and implement tailored intervention plans to meet the specific needs of beneficiaries especially GBV survivors. • Provide individual and group counseling sessions, psychosocial education, and support as per need in OCC and other GBV response service centers. Service Facilitation: • Facilitate access to mental health services and resources for GBV survivors within host and FDMN communities in Chattogram Division. • Ensure the integration of mental health services into existing community mobilization activities GBV prevention and response. Collaboration and Coordination: • Collaborate with PIU, UNFPA, helpline center for GBV response services, local organizations, NGOs and government agencies to strengthen mental health and psychosocial support systems in Chattogram division. • Coordinate with other project components to ensure holistic service delivery for GBV prevention and Response. Monitoring and Evaluation: • Monitor and evaluate the impact of interventions, adjusting strategies as necessary. • Prepare and contribute to regular project reporting on mental health and psychosocial wellbeing. Capacity Building: • Conduct training sessions for local staff, MoWCA officials, Helpline operators, and stakeholders to enhance their capacity in providing psychosocial support. • Develop resource materials and guidelines for effective service delivery."
Experience, Resources and Delivery Capacity Required : "Qualification and Experience An ideal candidate for the position of Mental Health and Psychosocial Specialist should possess the following qualifications and experience: • A masters degree in psychology or in a related discipline. • Professional certification or licensure as a counselor, therapist, or mental health practitioner. • At least 7 years of experience working in the field of mental health and psychosocial support, preferably in humanitarian or development settings. • Demonstrated expertise in conducting psychosocial assessments and providing counseling and psychotherapy especially to Gender Based Violence (GBV) survivors, and implementing community-based interventions for GBV response and prevention. • Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to work effectively with individuals from diverse cultural backgrounds. • Fluency in English and Bangla is highly desirable."
Other Details (if applicable) : TOR available on website: www.mowca.gov.bd
Association with foreign firms is : Not Encouraged
Eoi Detail Information
Ref No Phasing Of Services Location Start Date Completion Date
MoWCA/ISO/Recruitment/2024/65 NA Dhaka & Chittagong Division September 2025 June 2028

PROCURING ENTITY DETAILS

Name of Official Inviting EOI : Md. Firoz Uddin Khalifa
Designation of Official Inviting EOI : Project Director (Joint Secretary)
Address of Official Inviting EOI : "Room no. 601,603, 5th Flr, Jatio Mohila Sansgtha, 145, New Baily Road,Dhaka-1000"
Contact details of Official Inviting EOI : Phone : 880-02-55100686, Fax : , Email : pdisomowca24@gmail.com
The procuring entity reserves the right to accept or reject all tenders