Inclusion Facilitators (Female / Bara)

Re-Vacancy Announcement:

Inclusion Facilitators based-in Bara-1

Blind Youth Association Nepal (BYAN) is a national, youth-led, rights-based organization dedicated to promoting the rights, leadership, and meaningful participation of children and young persons with disabilities in Nepal. BYAN works to advance inclusive development by strengthening the capacity and leadership of children and young persons with disabilities, while advocating for inclusive policies and systems at local, provincial, and national levels. The organization’s key thematic areas include inclusive education, youth leadership and civic engagement, disability rights advocacy, sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR), climate change and disability inclusion, accessibility and assistive technology, and research and evidence-based advocacy. Through partnerships with government agencies, civil society organizations, and development partners, BYAN works to ensure that persons with disabilities are actively included in development processes and decision-making platforms. 

BYAN is implementing a three-year project titled “YATRA” – Youth-Led Actions for Transformation through Rights-Based Advocacy and Disability Movement in partnership with CBM Global Disability Inclusion. The project is being implemented in the Bagmati Province and Madhesh Province, with a particular focus on Bara District, Rautahat District, Sarlahi District, Dhanusha District, Mahottari District, Chitwan District, and Kathmandu. The project primarily focuses on strengthening the organizational and leadership capacity of grassroots Organizations of Persons with Disabilities (OPDs), particularly youth-led and youth-focused OPDs, to sustain and lead the disability movement at the local level. YATRA adopts a comprehensive approach that includes capacity strengthening, youth leadership development, data and evidence generation, policy advocacy, and movement building to advance disability rights and inclusive governance. The project emphasizes enhancing youth participation within the disability movement while also promoting disability inclusion within the broader youth movement, enabling young persons with disabilities to actively contribute to advocacy processes and influence policies, plans, and programs that affect their lives.

Inclusion Facilitators based-in Madhesh Province-1

Details / requirements:

Organization: Blind Youth Association Nepal (BYAN)

Position: Inclusion Facilitators

Number of Position: 1

Location: Bara 

Salary: Negotiable

Duration: 3 years 

Blind Youth Association Nepal (BYAN) is seeking competent and motivated Inclusion Facilitators to strengthen grassroots youth engagement and the capacity of Organizations of Persons with Disabilities (OPDs) in Madhesh Province. The facilitators will support the implementation of the “YATRA project by promoting disability inclusion, youth participation, and advocacy at the community, local and provincial level. They will support in mentoring youth-led OPDs, facilitate local capacity development initiatives, document community-level issues, and contribute to monitoring, reporting, and knowledge sharing, ensuring meaningful participation and empowerment of persons with disabilities.

Key Responsibilities

Project Responsibilities

• Engage and mobilize grassroots youth and OPDs in assigned districts.
• Identify youth with disabilities and under-represented groups for active participation.
• Support organizational needs assessments and capacity development of OPDs.
• Coordinate and facilitate trainings on disability rights, inclusion, advocacy, leadership, and governance.
• Support in technical assistance and mentorship for advocacy initiatives and small grant projects.
• Implement local-level activities, including youth fellowships, awareness campaigns, and community initiatives.
• Assist in policy advocacy, document community-level issues, and communicate with Local District Coordination Committees (LDCCs) and Provincial District Coordination Committees (PDCCs).
• Track and report progress of field activities and youth engagement, ensuring timely documentation.
• Conduct awareness and community mobilization initiatives to promote disability inclusion, rights, and participation.
• Serve as a liaison between BYAN, youth OPDs, local authorities, CSOs, and other stakeholders to strengthen partnerships and advocacy efforts.

Administrative Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate records of field activities, OPD engagements, participants, and other relevant documentation; submit timely progress reports.
• Plan and manage logistics for district-level workshops, trainings, meetings, and events.
• Assist in monitoring field-level expenditures, allowances, and ensure proper financial documentation.
• Coordinate and maintain communication with local government, civil society organizations, and other stakeholders.
• Ensure all activities adhere to organizational policies, donor requirements, and maintain organized documentation for monitoring and evaluation purposes.

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Public Health, Social Work, Development Studies, Gender Studies, Disability Studies, Community Development, or a related field. 
• Minimum two years of experience in community mobilization, youth engagement, disability inclusion, or working with OPDs/CSOs. Experience at the grassroots level is highly preferred.
• Strong understanding of disability rights (CRPD), SDGs, youth-led organizations, and grassroots advocacy. Familiarity with local government structures, LDCC/PDCC, and OPD networks is highly desirable.
• Proven communication, facilitation, documentation, and reporting skills.
• Ability to mentor and support youth-led and under-represented organizations.
• Sign language proficiency or basic knowledge of alternative communication methods is highly desirable.
• Fluent in Maithili/Bhojpuri and other local language of Madhesh province for effective community engagement.
• Commitment to inclusivity, accessibility, youth empowerment, and community development. Ability to work independently and collaboratively, with frequent travel to field locations.
• Local residents of Madhesh Province (Bara) will be given priority.

NOTE: Only female candidates preferred.

How to Apply

Interested candidates are requested to submit their CV and cover letter along with expected salary to hr@byanepal.org by 27 April 2026.

Please mention the subject line: “Application for the Post of Inclusion Facilitator.”

BYAN is an equal opportunity employer and promotes inclusion across gender, caste, ethnicity, Dalit, and disability. Persons with disabilities and LGBTIQ+ individuals are strongly encouraged to apply. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for further processes. The organization reserves the right to reject any or all applications without assigning any reason.