Posted on: 2026-10-16 09:28:42 Job Type: Full Time
1. Background 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? 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. 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
The “Renewable Energy for Resilient Agri-food Systems (RERAS)” project is implemented by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) with financial support from the Embassy of Norway and the Embassy of Finland. Under this project, Daayitwa is implementing the Rural Enterprise Incubation and Acceleration Program, which supports rural entrepreneurs, particularly women- and youth-led enterprises, to start, strengthen and grow their businesses through a sequence of capacity building, incubation and acceleration activities.
The Entrepreneurial Foundations training is intended to help participants build a practical understanding of entrepreneurship and the process of identifying and developing viable business opportunities. The training will introduce participants to entrepreneurial thinking, the basic steps involved in starting a business, and ways to connect personal interests and skills with market needs. It will also introduce the concepts of climate resilience and climate-friendly business models, while strengthening participants’ ability to identify problems and consider practical solutions that can support business viability.
Present Context:
This training is designed for incubator participants, who have not yet started an enterprise but have some interest and ideas to start an enterprise. Participants may be at different stages of exploring or developing an enterprise. The training should therefore use accessible language, locally relevant examples, and participatory learning methods to help participants relate the concepts to their own skills, resources, communities, and potential markets.
Based on the learnings from this workshop, the participants will create their business initiation plans and present to a panel of judges. Based on the presentations, enterprises will be selected for the next round of the incubation program.
The entrepreneurs are primarily in the agriculture sector or running an enterprise that uses renewable energy.
The training should emphasize practical exercises, individual reflection, group work, and discussion rather than lecture-based delivery. Participants should have opportunities to identify local problems and needs, map their own interests and skills, explore possible business opportunities, and consider how climate-related risks and environmentally responsible practices may affect their business ideas.
2. Objectives The primary objectives of the training are to: ● Build participants’ understanding of who an entrepreneur is and the role of entrepreneurship in addressing local needs. ● Introduce the basic steps involved in starting a business, from identifying an idea to testing and developing it. ● Help participants map their individual interests, skills, knowledge, and available resources against market needs to identify potential business opportunities. ● Introduce climate resilience and climate-friendly business models, including how enterprises can respond to climate-related risks, and the need to consider these at the beginning phase of the business.
● Strengthen participants’ ability to identify business-related problems, explore possible solutions, and assess whether a business idea may be viable. ● Help participants develop a business initiation plan after exploration, testing, and refinement
Key Takeaways for Participants: ● A clear, practical understanding of who an entrepreneur is and the characteristics and actions associated with entrepreneurship. ● An introductory understanding of the key steps in starting a business. ● A personal map of interests, skills, knowledge, and available resources that can inform potential business ideas. ● Improved ability to connect local needs and market demand with possible products or services. ● Basic awareness of climate resilience and climate-friendly business practices relevant to rural enterprises. ● Experience identifying a local problem or need and brainstorming practical business-oriented solutions. ● A business initiating plan after exploration, testing, and refinement.
3. Scope of Work and Key Responsibilities The scope of work and key responsibilities of the trainer are as follows: 1. Design training content and methodology for a 3-day training with four sessions (proposed, 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM). The content should align with the training objectives and expected participant takeaways.
2. Prepare and submit session plans, presentation materials, handouts, and practical exercises, using locally relevant examples from rural Nepal.
3. Facilitate interactive, in-person sessions using participatory and adult-learning methods, including individual reflection, group work, and discussion.
4. Guide participants through exercises to map their interests and skills, identify local problems and market needs, and explore potential business opportunities.
5. Support entrepreneurs in preparing a business initiation plan
6. Guide the participants on their presentations of the business model canvas and growth plan for the selection round
7. Evaluate participant engagement and learning outcomes
8. Work with the jury panel and support in the selection of enterprises for the next round of incubation process
9. Assess participant engagement and learning outcomes, and submit a brief training report with attendance, feedback, key outcomes, and recommendations.
Indicative session structure
The trainer is expected to refine the following structure in the session plan:
Session
Content
Day 1
- Understanding who an entrepreneur is and the role of entrepreneurship in addressing local needs.
- Introduction to the key steps involved in starting a business, from identifying an idea to testing and developing it.
- Mapping individual interests, skills, knowledge, and available resources to identify potential business opportunities.
- Identifying local problems, community needs, and market demand that can be addressed through business ideas.
- Introduction to climate resilience and climate-friendly business models, including climate-related risks and ways to address them.
Day 2
- Working on a business initiation plan including market analysis and market identification, raw material sourcing, production process among other essentials of starting a business
- Each participant works on their own business plan with support from trainers and Daayitwa team members
- Reviewing and refining participants’ business initiation plan
Day 3
- Reviewing and refining participants’ business initiation plan and preparation of presentations
- Presentation and evaluation of participants business initiation plan presentation by jury
4. Deliverables ● Session plans and localized training materials, including presentation slides, handouts, and exercises. ● Delivery of interactive training sessions/workshops covering the Entrepreneurial Foundations topics as mentioned above ● A final training report summarizing attendance, participant feedback, learning outcomes, and recommendations
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5. Qualifications and Experience
● Masters degree with expertise in entrepreneurship, enterprise development, and the basic process of starting a business or Bachelors degree with relevant training certifications
● At least 3 years experience delivering entrepreneurship training or facilitating learning with rural entrepreneurs, aspiring entrepreneurs, women, and/or youth.
● Familiarity with rural enterprise opportunities and challenges in Nepal, particularly in agriculture and agri-food systems or other community-based enterprises.
● Understanding of market needs, opportunity identification, and practical problem-solving for business viability.
● Knowledge of climate resilience and environmentally responsible or climate-friendly business practices is an advantage.
● Strong facilitation skills and familiarity with participatory, inclusive, and adult-learning methodologies.
● Ability to facilitate in Nepali; knowledge of local languages is an advantage
● Certified trainers in the field of entrepreneurship development will be prioritized.
6. Duration and Payment Terms
• Payment will be made upon completion of all deliverables to Daayitwa’s satisfaction.
• Payment is contingent upon fund release by the funding partner.
• Daayitwa will deduct 15% tax as per Nepal Government laws.
• Payment will be made within 7 working days after the funds are released, the final report is submitted by the trainer, and all the deliverables have been duly completed and accepted.
7. Additional information Compensation: Daayitwa will provide compensation on a 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 27 October 2026.
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● Cover letter (one page max) ● CV ● Academic and training certificates ● Training Plan Proposal based on the training objectives ● Financial Proposal Deadline: 27 October 2026. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. **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