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The Daayitwa Nepal Public Policy Fellowship (DNPPF) 2026 is designed to place young Nepali professionals within this moment of transformation. The fellowship offers a structured opportunity to engage with Nepal’s public system, supporting policy research, institutional learning, and democratic accountability while cultivating reflective, values-driven public leadership.

Daayitwa Abhiyaan comprising Daayitwa, Governance Lab Pvt. Ltd., Nepal Leadership Academy, and Nepal Rising works towards fostering an enterprising Nepal by driving impact across governance, leadership, and economic development. Through this opportunity, you will have the chance to support ongoing initiatives, collaborate with our team, and build practical skills in a dynamic and purpose-driven environment.

We welcome applications from motivated individuals at different stages of their journey who are interested in contributing while learning.

To express your interest, kindly complete and submit this form.

We look forward to working together and creating meaningful impact!

Organization 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 accountability productive or shall we bolster innovations of people to bring inclusive prosperity?  How do 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. Promote 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

Daayitwa runs several programs and initiatives aimed at our focus area. These key programs include:

Growth Entrepreneurship and Employment Promotion (GEEP) Program: GEEP accelerates rural enterprises for boosting employment and income growth in rural Nepal. GEEP is executed through a partnership among Daayitwa, Gandaki and Koshi provincial governments, 10 local governments and the Nepali diaspora. 

Daayitwa Nepal Public Service Policy Fellowship Program: Daayitwa supports bureaucrats and parliamentarians in making policy decisions by conducting policy research, building capability of government and strengthening research ecosystem. 

Policy and Governance Research: Daayitwa has conducted research on several topics including youth employment, enterprise ecosystem, as well as women’s political and economic empowerment. 

Leadership for Economic Governance Program: Daayitwa enables local governments to promote local economic development by enhancing their policy leadership capability and fostering trustful collaboration with other municipal ecosystem stakeholders. 

Mission Asha: Mission Aasha is Daayitwa Abhiyaan’s flagship fundraising campaign, which supports and sustains these efforts by mobilizing resources and amplifying impact.

National Governance Symposium: The National Governance Symposium (NGS) is an annual event organized by Governance Lab at Daayitwa Abhiyaan, with Daayitwa as the organizing partner. 

Policy and Governance Dialogues: Daayitwa has been organizing policy and governance dialogues to enhance the governance ecosystem of the country. 

Job Description

The What: You as the “Content and Creative Assistant”, will assist the Program and Communications team in executing outreach, communication, and public relations activities for Daayitwa. 

Responsibilities:

• Support the planning and execution of Mission Asha’s communications, branding, and public engagement initiatives.

• Research and write impactful human-interest stories of GEEP-supported entrepreneurs and Mission Aasha donors.

• Develop content for newsletters, email campaigns, social media, press releases, and donor outreach and updates.

• Contribute to fundraising, partnership development, and visibility efforts through communication and branding support.

• Create and support production of multimedia content including graphic design, photography, videography, and other digital assets.

• Support storytelling-driven branding initiatives, including op-eds, thematic campaigns, and impact storytelling across platforms.

• Ensure consistency in branding through the use of brand guidelines, naming conventions, and visual identity.

• Assist in planning and executing integrated social media campaigns to enhance visibility and engagement.

• Support website management, including content updates, basic SEO, and performance tracking.

• Maintain a centralized, organized archive of all communication assets (podcasts, digital media) and print collateral (reports, brochures, knowledge products). 

• Support in managing the logistics and promotion of organizational events, including webinars and panel series, while developing targeted mailing lists to optimize stakeholder engagement as needed.

• Liaise with various programs to ensure consistent messaging across all organizational projects providing tailored editorial and creative support.

Qualifications

• Academically compelling, with at least Bachelors in Mass Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, Organizational Psychology, Social Sciences or relevant field 

• Working knowledge of Canva, Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign and/or other design software 

• Relevant experience in multimedia and designing will be a plus

• Passionately driven by a strong inner calling for economic empowerment of Nepal

• Understanding of social issues related to economic prosperity, gender equality, youth employment and community-driven development

• Independence in tackling complex problems consistently applying creativity, independent judgment and detail orientation

• Self-motivated and able to work with minimal oversight with time management skills

• Excellent writer and orator in Nepali and English

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. 

Application process: If you're keen on this position, kindly complete the form below by 31st May 2026. To access the page, please click on the provided link and right-click to go to the link.

https://forms.gle/guX7h2SozrUuRMMeA

In the subject line, put “ Job Title followed by your first and last name” (e.g., “Content and Creative Assistant – 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: 31st May 2026. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. The vacancy may be closed prior to the deadline if a suitable candidate is found. 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.

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 (DA) 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. Promote 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 

Daayitwa runs several programs and initiatives aimed at our focus area. These key programs include: 

Growth Entrepreneurship and Employment Program (GEEP): GEEP accelerates rural enterprises for boosting employment and income growth in rural Nepal. GEEP is executed through a partnership among Daayitwa, Gandaki and Koshi provincial governments, 10 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 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). 

Daayitwa Nepal Public Service Policy Fellowship Program: Daayitwa supports bureaucrats and parliamentarians in making policy decisions by conducting policy research, building capability of government and strengthening research ecosystem. Through the Daayitwa Nepal Public Policy Fellowship (DNPPF) Program and Daayitwa Nepal Public Administration Fellowship (DNPAF), Daayitwa identifies service-minded talented Nepali youth, capacitates them to conduct policy research, connects their policy recommendations with government actions and builds an evidence-based policy ecosystem. Since 2013, DNPSF has supported 189 talented Nepali youth trained in 32 countries to conduct research projects for 28 parliamentarians and 74 government organizations in all 7 provinces (42 municipalities).

Policy and Governance Research: Daayitwa has conducted research on several topics including youth employment, enterprise ecosystem, as well as women’s political and economic empowerment. 

Leadership for Economic Governance Program: Daayitwa enables local governments to promote local economic development by enhancing their policy leadership capability and fostering trustful collaboration with other municipal ecosystem stakeholders. Through the Leadership for Economic Governance (LEG) program, a joint initiative of Daayitwa, Governance Lab and Nepal Leadership Academy, we run an executive policy leadership course for local governments, supports them to identify major economic challenges, and facilitates them to implement innovative policy pilots using the Problem-Driven Iterative Adaptation (PDIA) and Rapid Results Initiative (RRI) approaches. So far, LEG has supported 3 municipal governments of Lumbini province to promote youth employment and women’s economic empowerment. 

National Governance Symposium: The National Governance Symposium (NGS) is an annual event organized by Governance Lab at Daayitwa Abhiyaan, with Daayitwa as the organizing partner. This program strives to be an intellectually rich and politically unbiased learning platform for celebrating, studying and contextualizing models of innovation and collaboration in public service delivery that can enable governance stakeholders to think freshly and act productively. NGS has been conducted since 2022 in partnership with the Office of Prime Ministers & Council of Ministers, Ministry of Federal Affairs and General Administration, Ministry of Finance, and National Planning Commission. 

Policy and Governance Dialogues: Daayitwa has been organizing policy and governance dialogues to enhance the governance ecosystem of the country. These dialogues aim to foster greater shared clarity, commitment, and capacity among key stakeholders such as the Federal Parliament of Nepal, academic institutions, civil society organizations, and the private sector. Through such dialogues, Daayitwa aims to bring together stakeholders on crucial policy matters related to Nepal's economic development. Daayitwa also brings together local leaders, national and international experts, and development practitioners from various fields to gather unique insights and perspectives. 

Position Overview 

The Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) Consultant will be responsible for designing, implementing, and strengthening an organization-wide M&E system for Daayitwa Nepal. The consultant will ensure systematic data collection, analysis, and utilization to track programme performance, demonstrate impact, and support evidence-based decision-making across key interventions, including entrepreneurship development, public policy fellowships, governance capacity building, and policy support initiatives. 

Scope of Work 

1. M&E System Design and Management 

● Develop, refine, and operationalize a practical organization-wide M&E framework, including indicators, tools, and reporting templates across all programmes (e.g., GEEP, DNPPF, provincial and local fellowships, leadership training, policy support, National Governance Symposium). 

● Establish and manage a centralized M&E database to track outputs and outcomes such as enterprises supported, jobs created, fellows placed, policy outputs, training participation, and alumni engagement. 

● Ensure M&E processes are streamlined, user-friendly, and embedded within programme implementation.

2. Monitoring, Data Collection, and Quality Assurance 

● Design and implement monitoring tools, surveys, and field visit protocols for programme teams and provincial coordinators. 

● Ensure data accuracy, consistency, and proper disaggregation (e.g., gender, geography, municipality). 

● Maintain timely and reliable updating of programme data and records. 

3. Analysis, Reporting, and Learning 

● Conduct periodic (quarterly) data analysis and produce concise progress reports, impact summaries, and learning briefs. 

● Support preparation of donor reports, annual reports, and presentations with credible data and evidence. 

● Document lessons learned, success stories, and case studies, and facilitate their integration into programme design and improvement. 

4. Capacity Building and Coordination 

● Provide training and ongoing technical support to programme staff, fellows, and partners on M&E tools, data collection, and results-based management. 

● Collaborate closely with programme teams to strengthen M&E practices across the organization. ● Engage with donors and external stakeholders on M&E-related requirements and reporting as needed. 

5. Other Responsibilities 

● Ensure compliance with data protection, confidentiality, and ethical standards in all M&E activities. 

● Undertake additional tasks as assigned to support organizational learning and accountability. Qualifications and Experience 

● Master’s degree in Development Studies, Economics, Statistics, Public Policy, Social Sciences, or a related field (Bachelor’s degree with substantial relevant experience may be considered). ● At least 3 years of demonstrated experience in monitoring and evaluation, preferably within governance, entrepreneurship, or public policy programmes in Nepal. 

● Proven experience in developing M&E frameworks, tools, database systems, and analytical reports. 

● Proficiency in Excel and data analysis tools; familiarity with data management systems is an asset. 

● Understanding of Nepal’s federal governance system and experience working with government institutions is preferred. 

● Strong analytical, documentation, and report writing skills. 

● High attention to detail, integrity, and results-oriented approach. 

● Ability to work collaboratively with diverse teams and stakeholders. 

● Excellent written and verbal communication skills in both Nepali and English. ● Demonstrated commitment to evidence-based programming and continuous learning.

Additional information 

Compensation: Daayitwa will provide compensation on a monthly/daily 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 26th May 2026. To access the page, please click on the provided link and right-click to go to the link. 

https://forms.gle/Mjbpqowc7m3bYgcS9 

In the subject line, put “ Job Title followed by your first and last name” (e.g., “M&E Consultant – 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: 26th May 2026. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. The vacancy may be closed prior to the deadline if a suitable candidate is found. 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.

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.

1.  Daayitwa - The Nepal-based NGO promotes domestic youth employment by enabling rural enterprises to create jobs and the government to make evidence-based policy decisions. 

2. Governance Lab - The Nepal-based research firm enables the government to make evidence-based policy decisions by conducting policy research, strengthening policy implementation capacity and fortifying research and governance ecosystems. 

3. Nepal Leadership Academy - The Nepal-based non-profit firm builds leadership capacity in change-agents so they can architect effective policy, business and civic innovations that tackle the most grueling adaptive challenges in the society. 

4. Nepal Rising - The US-based non-profit engages and empowers Nepali diaspora in the US to act as change-agents and strengthens glocal collaborations to promote socio-economic development of Nepal.

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

Growth Entrepreneurship and Employment Program (GEEP): GEEP accelerates rural enterprises for boosting employment and income growth in rural Nepal. GEEP is executed through a partnership among Daayitwa, Gandaki and Koshi provincial governments, 10 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 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). 

Daayitwa Nepal Public Service Policy Fellowship Program: Daayitwa supports bureaucrats and parliamentarians in making policy decisions by conducting policy research, building capability of government and strengthening research ecosystem. Through the Daayitwa Nepal Public Policy Fellowship (DNPPF) Program and Daayitwa Nepal Public Administration Fellowship (DNPAF), Daayitwa identifies service-minded talented Nepali youth, capacitates them to conduct policy research, connects their policy recommendations with government actions and builds an evidence-based policy ecosystem. Since 2013, DNPSF has supported 189 talented Nepali youth trained in 32 countries to conduct research projects for 28 parliamentarians and 74 government organizations in all 7 provinces (42 municipalities). 

Leadership for Economic Governance Program: Daayitwa enables local governments to promote local economic development by enhancing their policy leadership capability and fostering trustful collaboration with other municipal ecosystem stakeholders. Through the Leadership for Economic Governance (LEG) program, a joint initiative of Daayitwa, Governance Lab and Nepal Leadership Academy, we run an executive policy leadership course for local governments, supports them to identify major economic challenges, and facilitates them to implement innovative policy pilots using the Problem-Driven Iterative Adaptation (PDIA) and Rapid Results Initiative (RRI) approaches. So far, LEG has supported 3 municipal governments of Lumbini province to promote youth employment and women’s economic empowerment.

Policy and Governance Dialogues: Daayitwa has been organizing policy and governance dialogues and The National Governance Symposium (NGS) to enhance the governance ecosystem of the country. These dialogues and symposiums aim to foster greater shared clarity, commitment, and capacity among key stakeholders such as the Federal Parliament of Nepal, academic institutions, civil society organizations, and the private sector. Through such dialogues, Daayitwa aims to bring together stakeholders on crucial policy matters related to Nepal's economic development. Daayitwa also brings together local leaders, national and international experts, and development practitioners from various fields to gather unique insights and perspectives. 

Job Description

The Finance and Administration Assistant will provide operational and administrative support to the Finance and Admin team, helping ensure smooth financial and administrative functioning across the organisation’s head office and field offices. This role involves supporting multiple programs and close coordination with programme and field staff.

Key Responsibilities

Finance Support

• Record daily financial transactions and maintain accurate financial records.

• Collect, verify, and organise financial vouchers and supporting documents for accuracy and completeness.

• Support bank and cash transactions, ensuring proper review and approvals.

• Prepare payment vouchers and assist with cash disbursements.

• Maintain petty cash and support monthly bank and cash reconciliations.
   

• Assist in processing accounts payable, including payroll, ensuring timely preparation and delivery of payments.

• Support programme and field teams in tracking expenses and maintaining accurate records.

• Assist in preparing basic financial reports and documentation for audits or management review.

• Help ensure compliance with tax and statutory requirements.

Administrative Support

• Assist in procurement processes, including managing purchase orders and vendor contracts.

• Maintain office inventory, asset records, and staff files.

• Support logistics for meetings, workshops, training, and field activities.

• Provide general administrative support as required by the Finance and Admin Coordinator and Project team.

• Serve as a coordination point with field offices for finance and admin-related tasks.

Other Duties

• Perform additional finance and administrative tasks as assigned to support multi-programme operations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field. At least 2 years of relevant work experience is preferred.

• Demonstrates high standards of ethics, integrity, and professionalism.

• Ability to work independently on complex tasks, exercising creativity, judgment, and problem-solving skills.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and familiarity with accounting software.

• Practical knowledge of financial management, accounting principles, preparing financial statements, and following Nepalese tax policies.

• Strong numerical and analytical skills with meticulous attention to detail.

• Proactive, practical, and solution-oriented approach to challenges and conflicts.

• Team player with the ability to communicate openly and collaborate across teams and field offices.
  Strong organizational and time-management skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines under pressure.

• Resilient and capable of making informed decisions in uncertain or challenging situations.

• Eagerness to learn, share knowledge, and foster a learning environment.

• Excellent oral and written communication skills in Nepali and English.

• Strong client orientation, diplomacy, and results-driven mindset.

• Understanding of social and economic development issues, including income generation and community-driven initiatives.

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. To access the page, please click on the provided link and right-click to go to the link.

https://forms.gle/zcDetsxjnYomLB8b9

In the subject line, put “Job Title followed by your first and last name (e.g., “Finance and Admin Assistant – 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: This position urgently needs to be filled. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, and the vacancy may be closed before the deadline if a suitable candidate is identified. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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.