Job Overview
ChildFund Sri Lanka is seeking a Consultant (individual or firm) to develop a Business Development Plan for an Inclusive Care Center for Assistive Device Production, Repair and Maintenance in Puttalam District. The consultancy aims to design a technically feasible, financially viable and socially sustainable business model for the Inclusive Care Center while creating effective service delivery to persons with disabilities and inclusive livelihood opportunities for youth and women. The proposal deadline is 10 November 2026.
Position Details
- Job Title: Consultant – Business Development Plan for Inclusive Care Center for Assistive Device Production, Repair and Maintenance in Puttalam District
- Organization: ChildFund Sri Lanka
- Location: Puttalam District
- Duration: The assignment is expected to be completed within one month from the start date of the assignment
- Closing Date: 10 November 2026
Organization Overview
ChildFund International is a non-sectarian, non-profit development organization operating in 25 countries worldwide. It works to improve the well-being of approximately 24.33 million children and their families, regardless of race, creed, religion or gender. ChildFund Sri Lanka began its operations in 1985 and implements development programs that aim for the safety, development and inclusion of deprived, excluded and vulnerable children. Currently, ChildFund is working in ten districts across Sri Lanka, reaching over 400,000 children, youth and their families, in collaboration with local partners, government and non-governmental organizations.
Project background: The Puttalam District is home to over 7,000 persons with disabilities (PWDs), many of whom rely heavily on assistive devices such as prosthetic and orthopedic equipment. The project aims to establish a sustainable social enterprise, the Inclusive Care Center for Assistive Device Production, Repair and Maintenance, which is youth and women led and gives priority to young women with disabilities and women’s groups as active economic producers and service providers.
Qualifications & Experience
The advertisement does not list specific qualifications or years of experience. Interested applicants should submit a proposal including the budget along with curriculum vitae/s and the organizational profile (if applicable) and the proposed work plan to carry out the assignment.
Key Responsibilities
Consultant roles and responsibilities
- Conduct feasibility and market analysis
- Develop a comprehensive business plan
- Design an inclusive enterprise model
- Define technical and operational requirements
- Develop training framework and capacity building plan
- Establish quality assurance and standards
- Identify accessibility requirements
- Develop marketing and outreach strategy
- Recommend implementation roadmap
- Risk analysis and mitigation planning
ChildFund support
- Provide needed guidance and support for field visits
- Organize meetings with DPOs, District DPO and the stakeholders, if needed
- Organize meetings with ChildFund Technical Team
- Provide timely feedback on the draft plan
Deliverables
- Comprehensive Business Plan
- Technical and Operational Plan
- Training and Capacity Building Framework
- Quality Assurance and Compliance Framework
- Location and Accessibility Assessment Report
- Marketing and Outreach Strategy
- Implementation Roadmap
- Risk Assessment and Mitigation Plan
- Final Consolidated Report and Presentation
Required Skills
The advertisement does not list specific skills. The work calls for business planning, feasibility analysis, enterprise design and capacity building expertise.
Salary & Benefits
The advertisement does not list the fee. The selected consultant or firm will be hired based on the standard procedures of ChildFund Sri Lanka.
How to Apply
Submit your proposal by email to canuradh@childfund.org on or before 10 November 2026. Interested consultants and consultancy firms should request the detailed Terms of Reference using the same email address. Contact name: Chandana Anuradh, Administration Assistant.
Important Notes
- Closing date: 10 November 2026
- Submit a proposal including the budget, curriculum vitae/s, the organizational profile (if applicable) and a proposed work plan
- The assignment is expected to be completed within one month from the start date