Career

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

Entrepreneurship Cluster: 
The entrepreneurship cluster in Daayitwa works in enabling the rural enterprise ecosystem to enable enterprise-led employment creation in rural Nepal with Rural Enterprise Acceleration Program (REAP) and Growth Entrepreneurship and Employment Promotion (GEEP) Program as its flagship projects. The Daayitwa Rural Enterprise Acceleration Program (REAP) was initiated in 2013 with the mission of “domestic employment generation through rural entrepreneurship for an inclusive and enterprising Nepal”. REAP identifies growth-oriented rural women and youth entrepreneurs, capacitates them to exploit local innovations, connects enterprises with financial institutions, and bolsters the municipal enterprise ecosystem. REAP operates as a municipality-based competition on a one-year timeline, with close technical and financial collaboration with municipalities at the core.

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). GEEP is executed through a partnership among Daayitwa, provincial governments, 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 is currently being implemented in 14 rural/municipalities of Gandaki, Lumbini and Koshi province.

Project Overview
The entrepreneurship cluster in Daayitwa is launching a business acceleration program in Koshi and Karnali Province in Nepal. The project will work with 35 growth oriented small and medium enterprises in the agriculture sector in Koshi and Karnali Province, following a training and coaching model. The nine month long program will include three residential trainings for entrepreneurs and 18 - 24 on-site coaching sessions. The project also aims to build partnerships with the provincial government in Koshi and Karnali for long term sustainability and continuation.

Scope of Work
The Governance Consultant will be the focal point for liasoning between the project and the provincial government.
1. Establish relationship with provincial government to enable partnership between the Daayitwa and the provincial government
2. Ensure commitment from the provincial government for the institutionalization of the program within the province
3. Support the development and implementation of a roadmap for the institutionalization of the program, including stakeholder engagement, policy advocacy, and integration within relevant provincial government structures and programs
4. Contribute as required to program development and implementation in the province.

Qualifications and Experience
● Advanced degree in public policy, governance, economics, development studies, or a related field.
● Demonstrated experience in governance, policy analysis, and facilitating multi-stakeholder engagement.
● 15+ years of working within the structure of the Government of Nepal.
● Strong knowledge of the agri-SME sector, particularly in Nepal’s provincial context (specifically Koshi and Karnali province).
● Proven ability to conduct research, policy assessments, and stakeholder mapping.
● Exceptional communication, facilitation, and analytical skills.
● Knowledge of Nepal’s governance systems and provincial policy environment is a strong advantage.

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 14 June 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: 14 June 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.