Vacancy Announcement-Disability Inclusion Specialist (Senior Program Manager)
Duty Station: Kathmandu (with frequent field visits)
Reports to: Executive Director
Employment Type: Full-time
Salary: Negotiable
Contract period: One year with Possible extension
Background
Blind Youth Association Nepal (BYAN) is implementing initiatives focused on advancing the rights and meaningful participation of children with disabilities in Nepal. The organization works with government agencies, civil society organizations (CSOs), and communities to promote disability-inclusive systems, policies, and practices.
Position Summary
The Disability Inclusion Specialist will serve as the project lead and technical expert, responsible for overall project management, technical guidance, advocacy, and institutional strengthening. The role will contribute to mainstreaming disability inclusion and child participation within partner organizations, government systems, and BYAN’s internal structures, while ensuring high-quality implementation, documentation, and reporting.
Key Responsibilities
• Lead the overall planning, implementation, and monitoring of project activities related to child rights and participation of children with disabilities
• Prepare annual work plans, budgets, and project documents, ensuring timely and quality delivery of results
• Provide technical support to partner organizations, CSOs, and government agencies to mainstream disability inclusion and child participation in their policies, programs, and systems
• Design and facilitate trainings, workshops, and capacity-building initiatives on disability inclusion, child rights, and inclusive participation
• Lead evidence-based advocacy initiatives and engage with relevant government stakeholders to influence inclusive policies and practices
• Review and analyze laws, policies, programs, and guidelines from a disability inclusion and child rights perspective, and develop reports, policy briefs, and recommendations
• Document good practices, case studies, and key learnings related to child rights and participation of children with disabilities
• Strengthen internal capacity of BYAN by promoting inclusive approaches, supporting program teams, and contributing to organizational development
• Ensure effective coordination, networking, and communication with stakeholders, including government, CSOs, OPDs, and development partners
• Monitor project progress, track results, and prepare high-quality narrative and analytical reports independently as the project lead
Required Qualifications and Experience
• Master’s degree in Social Sciences, Development Studies, Public Policy, Human Rights, or a related field
• Minimum 5 years of relevant professional experience in disability inclusion, child rights, and/or inclusive development
• Proven experience in project management, including planning, implementation, monitoring, and reporting
• Demonstrated experience in advocacy, policy engagement, and working with government and civil society organizations
• Strong understanding of disability inclusion frameworks and child rights principles, including participation of children with disabilities
• Experience in mainstreaming inclusion within organizational systems, policies, and programs
• Proven ability to design and facilitate trainings and capacity-building initiatives
• Strong skills in documentation, report writing, and development of technical materials (e.g., policy briefs, guidelines)
• Excellent communication, coordination, and stakeholder engagement skills
• Ability to work independently, manage multiple responsibilities, and meet deadlines
• High level of professionalism, accountability, and problem-solving skills
Application Procedure
Interested candidates are requested to submit their CV and cover letter along with expected salary to [email protected] by 11th Apr. 2026.
Please mention the subject line:
“Application for the Post of Disability Inclusion Specialist.”
BYAN is an equal opportunity employer and promotes inclusion across gender, caste, ethnicity, Dalit, and disability. Persons with disabilities and LGBTIQ+ individuals are strongly encouraged to apply. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for further processes. The organization reserves the right to reject any or all applications without assigning any reason.