CALL FOR APPLICATIONS FOR YOUNG FACILITATORS

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) in Nepal. It is designed to strengthen inclusive and accountable governance in Nepal by expanding democratic civic space for citizens, particularly young people.

Under this initiative, Hami DajuVai (HDV) has partnered with UNDP Nepal for implementation of “Intergenerational Policy Dialogue Series on Youth Civic Engagement”. This initiative aims to foster meaningful youth civic participation and establish constructive, collaborative policy pathways between generations. By creating structured advocacy spaces, these dialogue series bridge the gap between youth, priorities, evidence-based research, and formal policymaking. They bring together young advocates and seasoned policymakers to exchange perspectives, identify systemic policy bottlenecks, co-create actionable policy recommendations, and jointly advocate for democratic accountability.

Crucially, this initiative is designed not merely as a set of one-off events, but as a sustained, institutionalized process for intergenerational partnership. It offers a timely and constructive mechanism for collaborative civic engagement in Nepal, particularly in navigating the evolving aspirations and active civic expressions of the younger generation known as Gen-Z.

Young people have always stood at the vanguard of social movements, protests, and civic campaigns, yet they remain systematically sidelined from the formal policy processes that directly shape their futures. They have been mobilized as catalysts for social change, but not sufficiently institutionalized as actors in decision making. This growing disconnection between younger and older generations risks fostering mutual misunderstanding, institutional distrust, and social fragmentation

This call is part of the effort to create a constructive space for young people who want to work as a bridge between two generations to shape intergenerational policy conversations, engage with decision makers, make intergenerational dialogues meaningful, contribute to effective policy uptake of the dialogue outcome and sustain a culture of intergenerational collaboration in the society beyond the project period.

We are therefore establishing a structured, constructive platform where young people do not just witness policy discussions, but actively shape them. By facilitating meaningful, evidence-based intergenerational dialogues, this initiative bridges the gap between youth activists and senior decision-makers. However, we recognize that simply securing a seat at the decision-making table is not enough. To drive real, structural change, young leaders must be equipped with specialized advocacy skills, robust evidence, confidence, and institutional backing required for facilitating   negotiations, and influence and lead the processes effectively once they are there.

The Opportunity

Leading the Charge

To bring this vision to life, we are seeking 15 dynamic young leaders to take the helm of this initiative. Selected participants will undergo intensive capacity-building, and subsequently drive strategic policy conversations across six priority thematic areas.

This initiative offers a unique blend of practical learning, civic leadership, and professional development. Selected young leaders will gain access to a fully funded, high-impact pathway designed to build their careers in policy, governance, and advocacy.

WHO SHOULD APPLY? WHO ARE WE LOOKING FOR?

We invite applications from motivated young people interested in civic engagement, public policy, research, dialogue, advocacy, community engagement, governance, or social change.

Applicants may be students, young professionals, researchers, community volunteers, emerging civic leaders, or others interested in developing practical experience in civic and policy engagement.

We are particularly looking for applicants who demonstrate

Note: You do not need to be a policy expert but Prior experience in policy, research, facilitation, advocacy, or community engagement is an advantage. However, the selection will also consider motivation, potential, lived experience, communication skills, and willingness to learn. The selection process will seek diversity across gender, caste and ethnicity, geography, disability, and other dimensions of social inclusion, with attention to groups that are often underrepresented in policy processes.

Selected Young Facilitators are expected to

The 15 Young Facilitators will be selected through an open and competitive application process.

The aim is to build a cohort with different experiences, perspectives, skills, and backgrounds that can contribute meaningfully to intergenerational policy dialogue.

The candidates shortlisted based on their motivations and skills mentioned in the form will be invited for short focus group discussions, and interviews as part of the selection process.

This is more than a training opportunity. It is a chance to “learn by doing, lead real conversations, and engage where policy is shaped”. The cohort will work with evidence, contribute to policy agendas, facilitate diverse groups, engage decision makers, and contribute to real policy and accountability processes.

Most importantly, this is an opportunity to be part of a group of young leaders working to bridge generational divides and strengthen the connection between young people and the institutions that shape public policy.

Interested young people can apply through the Google Form by Sunday, 18 October 2026 5

00 pm.

https://www.jobsnepal.com/call-for-applications-for-young-facilitators-144543