CALL FOR APPLICATIONS FOR YOUNG FACILITATORS

Nepal Transition to Peace Institute (NTTP-I)

Battishputali, Kathmandu, Nepal

CALL FOR APPLICATIONS FOR YOUNG FACILITATORS

DETAILS/REQUIREMENTS:

About the initiatives 

The Advancing Civic Engagement for Democratic Participation (Civic Engagement) Project is a joint initiative of UNDP Nepal and the Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation (SDC), aimed at strengthening inclusive and accountable governance in Nepal by expanding democratic civic space, particularly for young people.

Under this initiative, the Nepal Transition to Peace Institute (NTTP-I) has partnered with UNDP Nepal to implement the Intergenerational Policy Dialogue Series on Youth Civic Engagement in Madhesh Province. The initiative seeks to promote meaningful youth participation and foster constructive policy engagement across generations. Through structured dialogue and advocacy platforms, it brings together young advocates and experienced policymakers to exchange perspectives, identify policy gaps, develop actionable recommendations, and jointly advance democratic accountability.

Rather than being limited to one-off events, the initiative is designed as a sustained and institutionalized process of intergenerational partnership. It provides a constructive platform for civic engagement, particularly in responding to the evolving aspirations and active civic participation of Nepal's Gen-Z generation. 

What is this call about?

Young people have long been at the forefront of social movements, protests, and civic campaigns. However, they remain largely sidelined from formal policy processes that directly shape their futures. Although they are mobilized as catalysts for social change, they are not sufficiently recognized as active participants in decision-making. This growing gap between younger and older generations risks deepening mutual misunderstanding, institutional distrust, and social fragmentation.

This call aims to create a constructive platform for young people to bridge generational divides, shape intergenerational policy conversations, engage with decision-makers, and ensure that dialogue outcomes translate into meaningful policy action. It also seeks to promote a lasting culture of intergenerational collaboration beyond the project period.

The initiative will establish structured, evidence-based dialogue platforms where young people can actively shape policy discussions rather than merely observe them. Recognizing that access to decision-making spaces alone is insufficient, it will also equip young leaders with the advocacy skills, evidence, confidence, and institutional support needed to facilitate negotiations, influence policy processes, and lead meaningful intergenerational engagement.

THE OPPORTUNITY: LEADING THE CHARGE

To bring this vision to life, NTTP-I is seeking 10 dynamic young leaders to become part of this initiative. Selected participants will receive intensive capacity-building and take an active leadership role in shaping and facilitating policy conversations across six priority thematic areas.

Working closely with experienced facilitators, researchers, and policy experts, the selected young leaders will contribute to setting dialogue agendas, bringing diverse perspectives and lived experiences into policy discussions, facilitating intergenerational dialogues, and following up on institutional commitments.

This is an opportunity to move beyond participation towards meaningful decision-making, from having a voice to shaping policy processes, and from generational divides to constructive dialogue and collective action.

THE VALUE OF THIS OPPORTUNITY

This initiative offers a unique combination of practical learning, civic leadership, and professional development. Selected young leaders will benefit from a fully funded capacity-building and professional engagement opportunity designed to strengthen their skills and experience in public policy, governance, and advocacy.

By joining this cohort, you will have the opportunity to:

• Build Strategic Policy Influence: Understand how public policies are formulated in Nepal, identify key entry points for advocacy, and develop strategies to engage with decision-makers.
• Master Policy Dialogue and Facilitation: Receive practical, expert-led training in policy dialogue frameworks, facilitation methodologies, active listening, negotiation, and effective communication.
• Shape the Policy Agenda: Take an active role in identifying, refining, and prioritizing key issues that will inform the programme and its six national-level policy dialogues.
• Learn from Senior Experts and Practitioners: Work closely with experienced facilitators, subject-matter experts, researchers, and institutional stakeholders through continuous mentorship and practical engagement.
• Gain Paid Professional Experience: Receive formal consultancy contracts and remuneration for your contributions to policy dialogue facilitation, building valuable professional experience and strengthening your portfolio.
• Lead Multi-Stakeholder Dialogues: Engage directly with youth leaders, parliamentarians, senior bureaucrats, civil society representatives, and other stakeholders in important policy conversations.
• Expand Professional Networks and Visibility: Build professional connections across Nepal's civic, policy, and research sectors while receiving formal recognition for contributions to policy briefs, position papers, and advocacy materials.
• Bridge the Generational Divide: Contribute to building sustainable spaces where younger and older generations can listen to one another, exchange perspectives, and jointly develop solutions for inclusive and accountable governance.

WHO SHOULD APPLY? WHO ARE WE LOOKING FOR?

NTTP-I invites applications from motivated young people with an interest in civic engagement, public policy, research, dialogue, advocacy, community engagement, governance, and social change.

Eligible applicants may include students, young professionals, researchers, community volunteers, emerging civic leaders, and others interested in gaining practical experience in civic and policy engagement.

We are particularly interested in applicants who demonstrate:

1. Genuine interest in youth participation, civic engagement, and public policy.
2. Curiosity, openness, and willingness to learn.
3. Good listening, communication, and interpersonal skills.
4. Ability to work collaboratively with people from diverse backgrounds and generations.
5. Interest in research, facilitation, advocacy, or community engagement.
6. Commitment to respectful, inclusive, and constructive dialogue.
7. Willingness to engage with young people, policymakers, and senior stakeholders.
8. Availability and commitment to actively participate in relevant programme activities.

WHAT THE ROLE REQUIRES

Selected Young Facilitators will be expected to:

1. Fully participate in mandatory skills development training, preparatory workshops, co-creation sessions, and scheduled programme briefings.
2. Contribute actively to pre-dialogue research, localised stakeholder consultations, and the development of thematic dialogue agendas.
3. Help create a safe and inclusive environment that respects diverse perspectives and values the voices and lived experiences of marginalised communities.
4. Work collaboratively with senior facilitators, co-facilitators, academic researchers, policy experts, and UNDP and partner organisation staff.
5. Maintain high standards of professional ethics, integrity, and confidentiality when engaging with policymakers, institutional stakeholders, and programme partners.
6. Promote and facilitate constructive, non-discriminatory, and non-partisan dialogue in accordance with the programme's Code of Conduct.
7. Support the programme team in documenting key dialogue insights, compiling participant feedback, and preparing reflection notes and follow-up action points.
8. Demonstrate consistent commitment and active engagement throughout the agreed period of the cohort's engagement.
9. Demonstrate personal responsibility, intellectual curiosity, openness to feedback, and a proactive willingness to learn and improve.

SELECTION PROCESS

A total of 10 Young Facilitators will be selected through an open and competitive application process.

The selection will be based on the following criteria:

1. Motivation and interest in civic engagement and public policy.
2. Relevant experience, skills, and demonstrated potential.
3. Communication and interpersonal skills.
4. Willingness to learn, collaborate, and work with diverse groups.
5. Availability and commitment to participate in programme activities.
6. Commitment to inclusive, respectful, and constructive engagement.
7. Diversity and representation within the overall cohort.

Minimum Educational Qualification: Applicants must have completed at least the Higher Secondary Education (+2) or an equivalent qualification.

The selection process aims to build a diverse cohort representing different experiences, perspectives, skills, and backgrounds to contribute meaningfully to intergenerational policy dialogue.

Applicants will first be shortlisted based on their motivation, qualifications, and responses to the application form. Shortlisted candidates will be invited to the further selection process. 

If your interests, qualifications, and commitment align with the requirements outlined above, we encourage you to apply by sending your application to contact@nttpinstitute.org.np by 22 November, 2026.