Enterprise Development Coach (Entrepreneurship Cluster)

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Enterprise Development Coach

(Entrepreneurship Cluster)

Number of Positions: 10 (Full-time)

Location:

Jumla:

1. तातोपानी गाउँपालिका (Tatopani Rural Municipality)
2. चन्दननाथ नगरपालिका (Chandannath Municipality)
3. पातारासी गाउँपालिका (Patarasi Rural Municipality)

Bajura:

1. बढुीगङ्गा नगरपालिका (Budhiganga Municipality)
2. बढुीनन्दा नगरपालिका (Budhinanda Municipality)
3. त्रिवेणी नगरपालिका (Triveni Municipality)
4. हिमाली गाउँपालिका (Himali Rural Municipality)
5. स्वामीकार्तिकर्ति खापर गाउँपालिका (Swamikartik Khapar Rural Municipality)
6. जगन्नाथ गाउँपालिका (Jagannath Rural Municipality)
7. खप्तड छेडदेह गाउँपालिका (Khaptyad Chhededaha Rural Municipality)

Company Description

The Why: NEPAL aspires to graduate from least developing country to a lower middle-income country by 2026. However, the development community’s excessive focus today on socio-political empowerment has not yielded the desired economic transformation. In reaching the 2026 national target, shall we wait for institutions of power to become accountably productive or shall we bolster innovations of people to bring inclusive prosperity? And, shall we strengthen grassroots-government collaboration in shaping an equal and enterprising future?

The How: DAAYITWA, with a focus on economic empowerment, envisions an enterprising Nepal where every youth has opportunities for a prosperous future. Daayitwa is a part of the Daayitwa Abhiyaan which consists of four organizations: Daayitwa, Governance Lab, Nepal Leadership Academy based in Nepal and Nepal Rising (Daayitwa-US) based in the U.S. Inspired by shared values of innovation, collaboration, and service, it promotes the socio- economic development of Nepal. The movement fosters inclusive and equitable economic growth by accelerating grassroots innovations, strengthening government institutions, and revitalizing a virtuous cycle of democracy and development through grassroots-government collaboration.

Our Focus Areas:

1. Enterprise-led employment creation
2. Design evidence-based policies for improved decision-making
3. Build state capability for effective policy implementation
4. Foster stakeholder collaboration for governance innovations

Entrepreneurship Cluster

The entrepreneurship cluster in Daayitwa works in enabling the rural enterprise ecosystem to enable enterprise-led employment creation in rural Nepal with Rural Enterprise Acceleration Program (REAP) and Growth Entrepreneurship and Employment Promotion (GEEP) Program as its flagship projects.

The Daayitwa Rural Enterprise Acceleration Program (REAP) was initiated in 2013 with the mission of “domestic employment generation through rural entrepreneurship for an inclusive and enterprising Nepal”. REAP identifies growth-oriented rural women and youth entrepreneurs, capacitates them to exploit local innovations, connects enterprises with financial institutions, and bolsters the municipal enterprise ecosystem. REAP operates as a municipality-based competition on a one-year timeline, with close technical and financial collaboration with municipalities at the core.

GEEP builds on Daayitwa’s decade-long experience in governance innovation and accelerating growth oriented enterprises in rural Nepal to create jobs and amplify income through the Rural Enterprise Acceleration Program (REAP). GEEP is executed through a partnership among Daayitwa, provincial governments, local governments and the Nepali diaspora. GEEP’s objectives are to accelerate growth oriented rural enterprises, build state capability for effective policy implementation and foster stakeholder collaboration for governance innovation. GEEP is currently being implemented in 14 rural/municipalities of Gandaki, Lumbini and Koshi province.

Daayitwa is expanding its entrepreneurship initiatives in collaboration with partner organizations in Jumla and Bajura districts and is looking to grow its team with passionate professionals.

Project Overview

The entrepreneurship cluster in Daayitwa is launching a business incubation and acceleration program in Jumla and Bajura districts in Nepal. The project will work with 60 growth oriented small and medium enterprises through the accelerator program and 60 new enterprises through the incubator program in the agriculture sector. The program will include a series of business as well as technical training, one-on one coaching, technology support, market linkages and access to finance among other business development services to support new business formation as well as business growth in the region.

Responsibilities:

As the Enterprise Development Coach, you will work under the supervision of the Enterprise Development Coordinator and lead the effective implementation of the project in the project implementation location you are assigned to. Your role will focus on timely delivery of project outputs and achieving the desired impact. Key responsibilities include:

• Lead the municipal level implementation of the business incubator and accelerator project, overseeing key components such as selection, capacity building, and program execution at municipal level.
• Coordinate closely with the program team on all technical matters and support leadership and project management at municipal level
• Support the program team in selection of entrepreneurs, lead field visits to entrepreneurs location as and when needed in the selection process.
• Organize and deliver in-person coaching sessions for entrepreneurs in accordance with the course  structure and timelines as set by the program team.
• Identify entrepreneurs’ needs during coaching sessions and explore partnerships and collaborations that may benefit the entrepreneurs.
• Support the program team with programmatic coordination and liaising with the entrepreneurs.
• Develop and execute strategies and operational plans for the program in collaboration with the program team and other Daayitwa members.
• Organize and facilitate various events such as awareness programs, orientation workshops, entrepreneurship workshops and pitching sessions together with the program team.
• Coach and support entrepreneurs throughout the process (support to refine business ideas, help prepare to pitch to potential investors, provide backstopping support to adopt innovative ideas, etc.)
• Conduct regular field visits to monitor, and evaluate all project activities.
• Support project monitoring, research, evaluation, and learning activities to measure progress and impact.
• Prepare regular progress reports as per the reporting schedules and address additional reporting requests from development partners and stakeholders.
• Build and strengthen partnerships with stakeholders at the local municipal levels, including government agencies, private companies, banks, universities, local communities, NGOs, and international development partners.
• Contribute to the design and development of business and entrepreneurship tools and methodologies for enterprise incubation and acceleration.

Requirements:

• Bachelors in Business Administration, Entrepreneurship, Agriculture, Economics, or other related fields OR three year’s relevant experience after Diploma in Entrepreneurship
• At least 3 years of experience working in a project or program setting. Proven track record in coordinating projects at the municipal level.
• Relevant experience in training and coaching entrepreneurs.
• Experience in relevant municipalities would be an added advantage. Knowledge of the entrepreneurial ecosystem, market linkages, access to finance in the relevant municipality.
• Understanding of social issues related to youth employment, youth entrepreneurship, and community-driven development.
• Recognized expertise in rural development, community engagement, government collaboration and private sector development.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure in a diverse, team-oriented environment.
• Strong motivation, self-starter, and organizational/time management skills.
• Proven ability to handle multiple tasks at a time within deadlines.
• Willingness to learn and work hard. Growth mindset is key.
• Excellent oral and written communications skills in English and Nepali.

Additional information

Compensation: Daayitwa will provide compensation on a monthly rate basis. The rate will be mutually agreed upon, commensurate with the level of the required deliverables, the qualifications and experience of the candidate.

If you're keen on this position, kindly complete the form below by 20 July 2026. To access the page, please click on the provided link and right-click to go to the link.

https://forms.gle/VW9uAZZdpNs4GGV77

In the subject line, put “Job Title followed by your first and last name (e.g., “Enterprise Development Coach – Sabina Nepali)” and attach the following documents. All documents must be compiled in a single file, in the same order and saved in PDF format:

• Cover letter (one page max)
• CV
• Academic transcripts/certificate for most recent qualification

Deadline: 20 July 2026. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.

**Only shortlisted candidates will be notified**

Daayitwa is committed to promoting workforce diversity and actively encourages applications from individuals belonging to marginalized and discriminated groups, including women, Dalit, Janajati, Madhesi/Terai, and other minority communities. The organization values inclusive representation and strives to create a diverse and equitable working environment.