Request for Proposal (RFP)

Bids are invited for: Technical Consultancy for disability inclusion and livelihood initiatives

Ref: AIFT/RFP/DL/2026-27/024

Summary of Deadlines:

Scope of work:

Background

Purpose of the Consultancy: The consultant will provide technical and strategic support to AIFT in strengthening the planning, implementation, monitoring and documentation of its disability inclusion and livelihood initiatives, with a focus on the ABLE and DI-verse programmes. The consultancy will provide technical inputs to the programme team, support quality implementation, strengthen stakeholder engagement, and contribute to timely and effective reporting and documentation of programme progress and outcomes.

The American India Foundation Trust (AIFT) implements programmes aimed at promoting disability inclusion, livelihoods, employment, and equal opportunities for Persons with Disabilities (PwDs). Through initiatives such as the ABLE and DI-verse programmes, AIFT works with organisations and stakeholders to strengthen inclusive practices, build awareness and capacity, and create opportunities for greater participation of persons with disabilities.

As these programmes involve multiple activities including organisation onboarding, assessments, certification, sensitisation, capacity building, stakeholder engagement, programme implementation, monitoring and documentation, specialised technical expertise is required to support the programme team and ensure quality and effective delivery.

AIFT therefore seeks to engage an experienced Technical Consultant to provide technical and strategic support across the programme lifecycle, strengthen implementation and stakeholder engagement, and contribute to improved programme outcomes and documentation.

This aligns closely with the existing SOW, which identifies the ABLE and DI-verse programmes as the focus of the consultancy.

Objective: To engage an experienced consultant to provide technical and strategic support to AIFT in strengthening the planning, implementation, monitoring, and quality of its disability inclusion and livelihood programmes, particularly the ABLE and DI-verse programmes.

Scope of Services

The selected agency shall provide the following services as mentioned below

Consultancy period: Period of Performance: tentative Start date 17/09/2026; end dates 31/03/2027. The consultancy will be for a maximum of 60 hours per month. subject to fulfillment of deliverables and requirement.

Applicant Eligibility Requirements

1. Minimum 12–15 years of professional experience, preferably in a leadership role in workplace disability inclusion and related areas.
2. Demonstrated expertise and leadership in workplace disability inclusion, disability rights, accessibility, reasonable accommodation and inclusive employment practices.
3. Proven experience of direct engagement and working with Persons with Disabilities (PwDs) across employment, livelihoods, skilling and inclusion initiatives.
4. Significant experience working directly with corporates and employers to advance disability-inclusive workplaces, employment practices and organisational inclusion.
5. Demonstrated experience as a consultant, advisor, thought leader and/or influencer in the disability inclusion ecosystem, with the ability to shape practices and influence stakeholders.
6. Strong experience in programme strategy, planning, implementation, monitoring, review and technical advisory support for disability inclusion and livelihood/employment programmes.
7. Proven expertise in proposal development, concept notes, programme design, donor engagement and development of strategic programme documents.
8. Demonstrated experience in designing and/or implementing disability inclusion assessments, certification programmes, sensitisation initiatives and capacity-building programmes.
9. Strong track record of stakeholder engagement with PwDs, corporates, employers, NGOs, donors, implementation partners, government stakeholders and subject matter experts.
10. Experience in mentoring and providing technical leadership to programme teams, including reviewing progress, strengthening implementation quality and supporting organisational processes.
11. Demonstrated ability to develop and review technical reports, assessment reports, donor reports, case studies, presentations and programme documentation.
12. Strong communication, facilitation, influencing and relationship-management skills, with the ability to represent the organisation in external forums and stakeholder engagements.
13. Experience contributing to knowledge generation, thought leadership, advocacy, conferences, consultations, publications or sector-wide discussions on workplace disability inclusion will be an added advantage.
14. Applicants should demonstrate a strong professional network and credibility within the disability inclusion, corporate/HR and employment ecosystem.
15. The consultant must have the availability and capacity to provide up to 60 hours of technical and strategic support per month during the consultancy period.

AIFT Contact:

Any communication must be sent to: PROCUREMENT@AIF.ORG while mentioning ref of bid as Ref: AIFT/RFP/DL/2026-27/023