Project Associate

Vacancy Announcement

Advocacy Forum-Nepal (AF), a non-profit, non-governmental human rights organization, is seeking a dynamic, results-oriented staff member based at the Central Office in Kathmandu.

1. Project Associate - 1

Contract Duration: 1 year 

Worktime: Full-time

Location: Kathmandu (AF Head Office)

Deadline: 6 October 2026

Major Responsibilities

• Assist in the planning, organization, and facilitation of trainings, stakeholder meetings, workshops, and other project-related activities. 
• Support the coordination and implementation of program activities in line with organizational priorities and the approved work plan. 
• Contribute to the preparation of reports for donors, government agencies, and other relevant stakeholders. 
• Coordinate with internal team, partners, facilitators, and relevant stakeholders to ensure effective implementation of activities. 
• Support participant outreach, engagement, and communication as required by the program. 
• Assist in developing work plans, activity schedules, and implementation tools. 
• Contribute to monitoring, documentation, and reporting of program activities, including progress updates and activity reports. 
• Manage project-related documentation and facilitate communication between field offices and the central office. 
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Program Coordinator and Advocacy Forum-Nepal. 

QUALIFICATIONS

• Minimum +2 level completed or a Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field.
• Age between 18-30 years. 
• Actively engaged in or passionate about advocacy, youth activism, civic engagement, digital campaigns, content creation, or community engagement. 
• Good understanding of national and international laws related to human rights, freedom of expression and assembly, safety and security issues. 
• Demonstrated interest or involvement in issues related to accountability, transparency, human rights, or freedom of expression. 
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills. 
• Fluent in both written and spoken English and Nepali. 
• Proficient in computer applications (MS Office, Excel, and other relevant tools). 

Interested and qualified candidates are encouraged to submit their CV along with a cover letter to: info@advocacyforum.org or provide the necessary credentials to the following address by 6 October 2026.

Priority will be given to candidates actively involved youth-led activism, or working with Gen Z groups, particularly in areas such as accountability, rule of law and human rights.

Human Resource Department

Advocacy Forum-Nepal

Lamintang Marga, Baluwatar