Job Type: Full-time
Duration: Two-months (Short-term, Urgent)
Salary: NPR 75,000 (Gross, Negotiable)
About the organization
Youth Innovation Lab (YI-Lab) is a not-for-profit civic tech company that works at the intersection of emerging cutting-edge technological tools and their applications by equipping young professionals to solve emerging challenges in our community. YI-Lab’s mission statement is, ‘to engage young people to bridge science to people and policy through innovation’. YI-Lab harnesses indigenous knowledge, citizen science approach, develops low-cost technological solutions, promotes open data, promotes entrepreneurship, and conducts evidence-based advocacy campaigns. YI-Lab provides a conducive environment for young people to co-create solutions for inclusive development.
About the project
Nepali Yuwa in Climate Action and Green Growth (TheYouthCAN.org) project is funded by the European Union to promote the involvement of young Nepali people in green growth, environmental protection, and combating climate change. TheYouthCAN.org is a four-year-long project that has been implemented in Madhesh Province, Karnali Province, and Sudurpashchim Province through the consortium partners Youth Innovation Lab (YI-LAB), Restless Development Nepal, CREASION, and CDMS.
TheYouthCAN.org focuses on working with young people, and empowering and providing them a platform to aid towards the post-COVID recovery and development process. Furthermore, the activities under Climate Fellowship, Climate Smart Entrepreneurship, Mentee-mentorship, Digital Advocacy, and Youth Sounding Board work towards empowering young people, providing them employment opportunities, generating innovative ideas to address climate and environmental issues, and advocating for policy changes to promote environmental protection.
YI-Lab invites dynamic and enthusiastic Nepali citizens to apply for the following position.
Job Description
The Short-Term Climate Fellowship Coordinator will support the final phase of the Climate Fellowship project, focusing on the coordination, finalization, and documentation of key deliverables. The coordinator will work closely with the DRR Expert, provincial and municipal governments, to finalize and endorse the Local Disaster Climate Resilience Frameworks (LDCRFs) across Madhesh provinces. The role includes organizing the Climate Fellowship Graduation Ceremony, conducting end-line assessments and monitoring visits, compiling final reports, and ensuring compliance with organizational and donor requirements to successfully close the project.
Qualifications
Education and experience
- Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, Climate Science/Studies, Disaster Risk Management, or any other relevant field. Master's preferred.
- At least three years of working experience in Climate Change Adaptation, Disaster Risk Management, Vulnerability and Capacity Assessment.
- Understanding and knowledge of the Bipad Portal and prior experience of working with local governments to develop LDCRP is an advantages.
- Working experience with young people and youth engagement is an asset.
- Prior experience of working with EU/USAID/FCDO-funded projects would be a plus.
Skills and competencies
- Ability to develop and maintain coordination and contact with partnered Provincial and Municipal governments.
- Coordinate with young people and guide them accordingly.
- Efficiency in GIS.
- Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
- Experience in organizing events, consultations, and training.
- Fluency in written and spoken English and Nepali.
- Attention to detail, ability to follow procedures, meet deadlines, track progress, and work independently and cooperatively with team members.
- Advanced skill in using computers and IT, and good experience in using the digital platform.
Roles and Responsibilities
1. Coordination and Implementation
• Coordinate with provincial and municipal governments for the finalization and endorsement of the developed Local Disaster Climate Resilience Framework (LDCRFs) in target municipalities.
• Work closely with the DRR Expert and technical team to finalize and compile LDCRF reports of Madhesh Province
• Support the organization of the Climate Fellowship Graduation Ceremony, including coordination with Climate Fellows, municipal representatives, and relevant stakeholders.
• Ensure smooth completion of all pending project activities in line with the approved work plan and donor requirements.
2. Monitoring, Evaluation, and Documentation
• Coordinate and support the end-line assessment of project municipalities to document results, challenges, and impacts of the Climate Fellowship program.
• Conduct field monitoring and evaluation (M&E) visits as needed to verify data, collect feedback, and assess project outcomes.
• Gather and document key learnings, success stories, and best practices from Climate Fellows and municipal engagements.
3. Reporting and Closure
• Prepare and submit the final narrative and assist in the financial reports of the Climate Fellowship project in coordination with the finance and technical teams.
• Contribute to the project completion report, including summaries of activities, outputs achieved, and lessons learned.
• Maintain proper documentation and ensure compliance with both organizational and donor requirements during project closure.
Youth Innovation Lab promotes workforce diversity and gives priority to candidates from discriminated groups (women, Dalit, Janajati, Madhesi/Terai, and other minority communities).
We are having interviews on a rolling basis, and encourage interested candidates to apply as soon as possible. Only shortlisted candidates will be called for an interview.
! Due to high application volume, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted within one week of the deadline. If you don't hear from us by then, consider your application unsuccessful.
Deadline for submission of the application
20 October 2025
Applying Procedure
Please click on Apply Now! button to submit your application. For more information on Youth Innovation Lab, please visit https://youthinnovationlab.org and if you have any inquiries, please contact at info@youthinnovationlab.org.
