World Vision East Asia is establishing the Regional Child Advisory Research Board (RCARB) as a permanent regional governance mechanism for research. The goal is to move beyond tokenistic consultation and position children and youth as ethical reviewers, evidence partners, and advocacy contributors in the research process. This consultancy is required to develop a comprehensive, enforceable Terms of Reference (TOR) and operating framework to institutionalize this participation within research governance.
AIM AND OBJECTIVES OF CONSULTANCY SERVICE:
2.1 Overall objective
To develop a clear, comprehensive, and enforceable Terms of Reference that defines the mandate, structure, roles, safeguards, and sustainability mechanisms of the Regional Child Advisory Research Board (RCARB)
2.2 Specific objectives
Specific objective that the consulting service provider is anticipated to support.
- Select and operationalize a child participation modality across the research lifecycle.
- Establish robust safeguarding, ethical, and data protection standards for child participation.
- Clarify membership, recruitment, governance arrangements, and exit pathways of the board
SCOPE OF CONSULTANCY SERVICE
Elaborate the specific frames of references to perform the consulting service effectively. This may include the parameters, locations, dates and other mandatory aspects to be considered as a part of service rendering.
The consultant will define the specific frames of reference for RCARB, including:
- Mandate & Authority: Define RCARB’s role in methodological/ethical reviews, evidence interpretation, and regional advocacy.
- Stakeholders: Coordinate with WV Research Units, Ethics Review Committees, Advocacy teams, and Field Offices.
- Frameworks: Ensure alignment with UNCRC, GEDSI principles, and World Vision Child Safeguarding policies.
How to apply
- Access the Detailed Request for Proposal (RFP) and Terms of Reference through this link https://wvi.box.com/s/najpeb98fgvdb3rx9gfo6grfbptyrzco
- Direct all inquiries, intent to participate, and clarification requests, related to this RFP to tender_easro@wvi.org.
- Read and sign your agreement to the WV Supplier Code of Conduct (Click the link to access and sign the document)
- Documents for Submission
- Technical and Financial Proposal
- Legal Registration Documents
- Curriculum Vitae
- Team Composition (for group/firm/institution)
- CVs of the proposed key team members
- Roles and responsibilities of each team member are clearly outlined.
- Previous Experience and References
All interested participants must provide their email address using the link below to be registered in the WV Procurement System by 24 February 2026 at 3 pm, UTC+8 (e.g., Manila, Singapore, Beijing time). By this time, we expect that the proposal is ready for submission in time for the deadline on 26 February 2026.
FY26 RFP Intent to Participate Registration Site (Company, Firm, Corp) – Fill out form
On that same day, 24 February 2026, we will upload the email addresses of all interested participants into the World Vision Procurement System (Coupa) in a single batch. Following this, you will receive an email from “World Vision International” containing the link for proposal submission.