Request for Proposal: Learning Brief on RiskAI and Citizen Science

Bhakta Marga, Kathmandu, Nepal

1. Background & Purpose

Youth Innovation Lab (YI-Lab) is seeking a qualified consultant or firm to develop a publication-ready Learning Brief on RiskAI and Citizen Science. The brief should explore how AI-driven risk modelling and citizen science frameworks intersect, and what this means for youth-led risk governance in Nepal and beyond.

This assignment coincides with the public availability of RiskGENT (riskgent.com), a risk intelligence platform developed by YI-Lab, currently in a pre-scale phase. The consultant will coordinate closed testing of RiskGENT with three partner institutions and document findings as case studies to be integrated into the brief.
2. Scope of Work

The revised scope comprises two interconnected components:

COMPONENT A

Learning Brief on RiskAI & Citizen Science — literature-grounded, publication-ready document with actionable recommendations.

COMPONENT B

Closed Platform Testing of RiskGENT with KU, TU & NDRRMA — coordinated sessions with documented case study outputs.

The consultant will work independently and present findings from an external perspective. YI-Lab will collaborate as a partner but will not be named as the author of the final brief.

3. Partner Institutions for Testing

Institution	Target Audience	Focus Area
Kathmandu University (KU)	Engineering Students	Climate & Disaster Risk
Tribhuvan University (TU)	Risk & DRR Specialization Students	Disaster Risk Reduction
NDRRMA	Government Practitioners	Exploratory Institutional Engagement

4. Deliverables

1. Learning brief on RiskAI and Citizen Science — publication-ready Word document suitable for wider dissemination.

2. Three documented case studies (KU, TU, NDRRMA) integrated into the brief, covering session findings and platform feedback.

3. Final brief formatted and ready for publication and documentation under the FTL project.

5. Proposed Timeline

Day 1 Literature review on RiskAI and citizen science

Days 2–4 Closed testing of RiskGENT with KU, TU, and NDRRMA; documentation of case study material

Day 5 Drafting of the learning brief with case study integration; internal review

Days 6–7 Circulation to YI-Lab project team for feedback

Day 8 Final revisions and submission of publication-ready document

Note on deadline: The current FTL project deadline is 30 March 2025. Shortlisted consultants should indicate clearly whether they can meet this timeline. YI-Lab may explore a deadline extension if required and will communicate accordingly.

6. Indicative Budget

Total working days (contract period) 8 days

Estimated consultant input 4 working days

Daily rate (indicative) NPR 25,000

Consultancy fee (4 × NPR 25,000) NPR 100,000

VAT @ 13% NPR 13,000

Grand Total NPR 113,000

Proposals outside this indicative range will be considered if accompanied by a clear justification. Payments will be subject to a formal agreement between YI-Lab and the selected consultant or firm.

7. Evaluation Criteria

• Demonstrated understanding of RiskAI, citizen science, and disaster risk reduction

• Relevant experience producing policy or learning briefs for youth or development audiences

• Ability to coordinate institutional engagements (KU, TU, NDRRMA) within the timeframe

• Quality and clarity of the technical and financial proposal

• Value for money

8. Agreement & Compliance

The selected consultant or firm will be required to enter into a formal agreement (MOU or consultancy contract) with Youth Innovation Lab prior to commencement of work. The agreement will outline scope, deliverables, timelines, payment terms, confidentiality, and intellectual property provisions.

All testing activities with partner institutions must be conducted on a closed basis, consistent with RiskGENT’s current pre-scale status. Data, observations, and case study material collected during testing remain the shared intellectual property of the consultant and YI-Lab as agreed in the contract.

Applying Procedure

SEND TO: info@youthinnovationlab.org

SUBJECT LINE RFP – RiskAI & Citizen Science Learning Brief

DEADLINE: 30 March 2025 (extension possible)

INCLUDE: Technical proposal, financial proposal, CV / team profile

YI-Lab reserves the right to accept, negotiate, or decline any submission received.

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