Blind Youth Association Nepal (BYAN) is a national NGO established and run by the Blind and Partially Sighted (BPS) youth of Nepal. As a rights-based organisation, BYAN plays a proactive role in the formulation, amendment and implementation of persons with disabilities (PWDS) related legal provisions, and in organising and capacity-building across the country. BYAN works in collaboration with Government, Civil society organisation, Oranisations of persons with disabilities and Persons with disabilities and their networks. BYAN is currently recruiting a qualified and experienced candidate for the position of Project Coordinator for Political participation of Youth with disabilities “Youth initiative for accessible electoral system and Election Access monitoring”.

Project Coordinator-1

Duration- 6 months with possible extension

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES 

• The Project Coordinator will lead and implement the project activity as planned.

• Recruit master trainers from targeted districts and conduct a Training of Trainers (TOT) to the selected master trainers based on the training curriculum.
• Coordinate to conduct district level trainings from Master trainers to the selected youth with disabilities.
• Engage youth with disabilities and explore innovative methods in political processes using social media including print/broadcasting media .
• Manage all the provincial level advocacy dialogues with stakeholders including election authorities, elected leaders, disabled persons organizations (DPO) and the media including door to door campaign
• Design, Develop and Disseminate accessible awareness materials on accessible election systems
• Conduct media advocacy dialogues on issues related to accessible electoral systems 
• Empower and mainstream youth with disabilities to advocate for accessible election processes and reasonable accommodation.
• Ensure the activities are implemented with the organisations plan of action and achieve the goals set within timeline.
• Work closely with media to bring the positive change on disability issue on electoral processes
•  Ensure the proper documentation and timely reporting following the milestones.

 REQUIREMENTS 

• Master’s in Social science with at least 1 years of work experience in related field or Bachelor’s degree with 3 years of experience.
• Technical knowledge in political processes and sound understanding On Federal/ Provincial and Local Law and policy provision on Electoral processes.
• Familiar with current socio-political context and change process, Disability and issues relating to it.
• Good Understanding on Disability related National and International laws (UNCRPD, SDG,  Disability Right Act, Inclusive Education Policy, Constitution of Nepal)
• Proven Knowledge on project planning and budgeting, Implementation, Monitoring and Evaluation and Reporting.
• Respect to the diversity in particular to the poor marginalized, vulnerable and disability population.
• Prior experience working with diverse groups including Youth and Disability is an advantage.

• Excellent Excel skills and MS package, English Nepali Typing .
• Strong verbal and written communication skills in both English and Nepali language
• Having two-wheeler License will be an Advantage.

TO APPLY:

Interested candidates fitting above criteria are kindly requested to apply along with their CV and Cover Letter a [email protected] mentioning the position you are applying in the subject line by 10th June, 2022. Telephone enquiry will not be entertained.   

BYAN Promotes inclusion across gender, caste, ethnicity, Dalits and disability where the persons with disabilities are highly encouraged to apply and given special priority.

Only shortlisted candidates will be called for further process. The organization reserves the right to reject any/all applications without assigning any reasons.