Call for Application – Youth Activist Leadership Council (YALC)

Call for Application – Youth Activist Leadership Council (YALC)

Passionate about working in the sector of Climate Change and Gender Justice?

Apply to our 1st Climate Justice Cohort of Youth Activist Leadership Council (YALC)!

Position description

Title: Youth Activist Leadership Council (YALC) Members - Climate Cohort (10)

Duration: 3 months (January to March 2026) with possibility of extension to 6 months

Duty Station: Kathmandu

Introduction and Background

YUWA is a youth-led, youth-run organization officially established in 2009, working to promote youth participation through empowerment and advocacy. Over the past decade, YUWA has implemented diverse initiatives across its three primary thematic areas: Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights (SRHR), Active Citizenship, and Research.

YUWA, in collaboration with Plan International Nepal, is organizing a #UniteForResilience Campaign that sought to strengthen youth agencies and resilience through strategic advocacy, storytelling, and digital engagement, placing young people at the forefront of social change.

The campaign will engage Ten young people as YALC member to work together as a closely knit climate justice cohort. Throughout their engagement, YUWA will facilitate opportunities for them to form strong professional and personal bonds, encouraging peer learning, shared strategies, and a supportive network that will extend beyond the program's timeline.

Scope of Work

The 10 YALC members will be successfully engaged in a fully funded 3-4 days residential, full-time training on Climate Justice and Gender Justice organized by YUWA at the start of the engagement period. This intensive training is mandatory and designed using localized, youth-friendly tools to equip all champions with the necessary knowledge on climate change, focusing on facilitation, storytelling, and outreach techniques. Once trained, these champions will then take the lead in spreading climate and gender justice awareness by sharing their knowledge in schools and communities inspiring them to act for the issue. A key part of this will be the expansion of learning circles, ensuring the message reaches wider audiences. The major assignments of champions include,

• Lead Monthly Climate Café: Facilitate peer learning circles on climate change and its intersection with key social issues affecting young people.
• School Climate Education Sessions: Conduct one climate-focused session per month in schools by identifying and approaching schools to integrate climate education into their activities.
• Support Green Clubs: Strengthen the existing Green Clubs and facilitate the formation of new ones in schools without Green Club. Also, guide school based green clubs in conducting the various activities, including cleanup, art installations, theatre, and the celebration of nationally and internationally recognized days such as, World Environment Day, World Wetland Day, Water Day and soon.) and other significant environmental awareness activities.
• Social Media Campaign: Actively contribute to YUWA’s social media campaigns promoting climate justice, gender equity and youth empowerment.
• Local Government Engagement: Work with local authorities in implementing different climate initiatives.

Eligibility:

Applicants must

• Have knowledge, interest and skills to become effective climate advocates.
• Be between the age of 16-24 years old
• Be willing to commit at least 9-10 hours a week
• Be a resident of Kathmandu Valley (Temporary or permanent) and be the citizen of Nepal
• Demonstrate leadership potential
• Possess strong communication skills
• Genuine commitment to climate action
• Freshers are encouraged to apply!

How to Apply: Fill this Google form: https://forms.gle/NJpPVobAZUAjnYCH6

Deadline for application: 16th December 2025, Tuesday

The selection process:

• The selection will be based on the online application, interview and any other selection rounds as needed.
• Women, Dalit, People with disabilities and people from LGBTQIA+ communities are highly encouraged to apply.

A basic stipend for communication and transportation support will be provided.

Please visit our website for more information: www.yuwa.org.np