VACANCY FOR LEARNING EXCHANGE PROGRAM

VACANCY FOR LEARNING EXCHANGE PROGRAM

Food-first Information and Action Network (FIAN) Nepal

FIAN Nepal is a member based human rights organization registered as NGO at the DAO Kathmandu and affiliated as a Section of FIAN International based in Germany. FIAN Nepal was established in 2008 with the objective to promote and advocate for the realization of human right to adequate food in Nepal, focusing on the vulnerable people and communities. 

Date of Vacancy Published: 21st November 2025

Participants for Learning Exchange Program – FIAN Zambia & FIAN Nepal

Project: Right to Food Advocacy Exchange: Nepal & Zambia, 

Duty Station: Lusaka (FIAN Zambia)- with frequent field visit (5 months for abroad and subsequent follow up for 4 months in Nepal)

Number of Participants: 2 (1 Female & 1 Male)

Reporting to: FIAN Zambia Coordinator & FIAN Nepal Coordinator.

FIAN Nepal invites applications from qualified and motivated candidates to participate in the Norec-funded international exchange programme titled “Right to Food Advocacy Exchange: Nepal & Zambia”. The exchange aims to strengthen right-to-food advocacy capacities, enhance cross-country learning, and promote human rights-based approaches through practical exposure and collaborative engagement. Participants will stay Five (5) months in FIAN Zambia, followed by four (4) months of follow-up assignments in FIAN Nepal.

Key Responsibilities (The selected Exchange Participant will):

A. Work on Exchange period in Zambia (5 months)

• In-house orientation to understand about approach of FIAN Zambia related to agro-ecology principles, practices and climate change from right to food perspective etc 
• Review documents related with agroecology and climate change on livelihood (law/policies, practices/program etc)
• Field visit and observation of communities adopting agroecology practices in farming 
• Visit right to food affected communities due to impact of climate change and documentation
• Participate during the entire process for the development of tools, methods and process to conduct study on impact of climate change and agroecology in the context of right to food 
• Participate during entire process of study on Loss and Damages cases
• Reporting and documentation incorporating learning and reflection of entire work/process  
• Maintain regular communication with FIAN Nepal as required by the Agreement.
• Participate in Norec-compulsory trainings, meetings, and partner reviews

B. Follow-up Work in Nepal after exchange period (4 months)

• Support documenting effect of climate change issue from right to food perspective.
• Assist organization to conduct events on climate change and agroecology.
• Review and revise existing practices (tools, techniques, process, best practices) of organization on climate change and agroecology.  
• Facilitate community to develop advocacy strategies in climate change and agroecology issues.  
• Orientation to ‘Community Right to Food Promoters’ on new tools & technology of agroecology practices. 
• Orientation on learning experiences on impact of climate change to the organization 
• Assist organization to document right to food violation issues/cases due to climate change.
• Support FIAN Nepal in strengthening advocacy initiatives using insights gained from FIAN Zambia.

Required Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Rights, Law, Social Sciences, Development Studies, Agriculture, Nutrition, or related fields.
• Minimum 2 years of working experience, preferably in human rights, advocacy, agroecology, climate change research, food security or community mobilization.
• Demonstrated understanding of Right to Food, human rights frameworks, and governance issues.
• Experience in report writing, documentation, and evidence-based advocacy.

Skills and Competencies

• Strong commitment to human rights, non-discrimination, gender equality and social justice.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within cross-cultural environments.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.
• Basic financial discipline and willingness to follow Norec’s financial management & reporting norms (activity logs, budgeting basics, etc.)
• Sensitivity to anti-corruption standards, SEAH (Sexual Exploitation, Abuse & Harassment) guidelines, and ethical principles.
• Strong adaptability, learning attitude, and resilience to work in a new country context.   

Eligibility Requirements (as per Norec & Agreement)- Candidates must:

• Be between 22-35 years
• Be Nepali citizens with a valid passport
• Be willing to stay abroad for 5 months and complete the 4-month follow-up period in Nepal.
• Be medically fit and willing to undergo health and safety training.
• Commit to full compliance with Norec Ethical Principles, reporting requirements, and FIAN Nepal and FIAN Zambia’s code of conduct. Demonstrated motivation for international exchange and learning.
• Not have previously participated in a Norec exchange programme (preferred).
• Participants should be from FIAN Nepal working areas (Bagmati, Karnali & Surdurpaschim Province)
• Strong communication and documentation skills. Ability to represent FIAN Nepal professionally in an international setting. Gender balance and inclusion considerations.

Interested candidates are requested to submit: A cover letter outlining motivation and commitment, CV along with copies of academic certificates, a valid copy of passport and Contact details of two referees to info@fiannepal.org no later than 26th November, 2025, by 17:00 hours. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for further assessment/interview. Successful candidates will be asked to join learning exchange program as early as possible.