Are you a Master's student interested in conducting research that advances disability inclusion in Nepal? This is your opportunity to contribute to evidence-based policy, advocacy, and inclusive development.

The Blind Youth Association Nepal (BYAN), under the YATRA (Youth-Led Actions for Transformation Through Rights-Based Advocacy and Disability Movement) Project, in partnership with CBM Global Disability Inclusion, invites applications for the University Research Grant on Disability Inclusion.

Grant Amount: NPR 50,000 per selected research

We welcome research proposals on disability rights, inclusive education, employment, gender, health, accessibility, climate action, governance, digital accessibility, social protection, and other disability-related themes. Master's students from all academic disciplines are encouraged to apply.

Research conducted in Bagmati Province (Kathmandu and Chitwan) and Madhesh Province (Bara, Rautahat, Sarlahi, Mahottari, and Dhanusha) will be given preference; however, applications from other parts of Nepal are also encouraged.

🗓️ Application Deadline: 25, August 2026

📄 For full information and the complete Terms of Reference (TOR), please visit:
Jobs Nepal – University Research Grant on Disability Inclusion

For further information:
📧 Email: [email protected]
📞 Phone: +977 9714559949

Join us in generating evidence that promotes disability inclusion and creates lasting impact across Nepal.

११/०४/२०८३

27/07/2026

प्रेस विज्ञप्ति

"मनसुन प्रतिकार्यमा अपाङ्गता भएका व्यक्तिहरूको सुरक्षा सुनिश्चित गर्न सरोकारवाला निकायहरूसमक्ष अपाङ्गता क्षेत्रका संघसंस्थाहरूको संयुक्त आह्वान"

नेपालमा मनसुन सक्रिय भएसँगै बाढी, पहिरो र डुबान जस्ता विपद्को जोखिम उच्च भएको छ। विपद्को समयमा अपाङ्गता भएका व्यक्तिहरूले अन्य नागरिकको तुलनामा अझ गम्भीर र असामान्य जोखिमको सामना गर्नुपर्ने यथार्थ हाम्रासामु छ। यसै सन्दर्भमा अपाङ्गताका क्षेत्रमा कार्यरत प्रतिनिधि संस्थाहरूको सामुहिक भेला र ब्ऋहत छलफलबाट सरकार तथा सम्बन्धित निकायहरूको ध्यानाकर्षण गराउन यो संयुक्त प्रेस विज्ञप्ति जारी गरिएको छ।

मनसुनको बेला पूर्वसूचना प्रणालीमा पहुँच नहुनु, उद्धार कार्य अपाङ्गतामैत्री नहुनु र आश्रयस्थलहरू पहुँचयुक्त नहुँदा अपाङ्गता भएका व्यक्तिहरूले ठूलो क्षति व्यहोर्नुपरेको छ। शारीरिक, दृष्टि, सुनाइ, बौद्धिक, अटिजम, मनोसामाजिक एवम् अन्य अपाङ्गता भएका व्यक्तिहरूलाई मनसुनजन्य विपद्को समयमा विशेष प्रकारको सहयोग आवश्यक पर्दछ।

विपद् व्यवस्थापनमा अपाङ्गता भएका व्यक्तिहरूको अधिकार र सुरक्षा सुनिश्चित गर्न राज्यका स्पष्ट कानुनी दायित्वहरू रहेका छन्। अपाङ्गता भएका व्यक्तिहरूको अधिकार सम्बन्धी संयुक्त राष्ट्रसंघीय महासन्धि (UNCRPD) को धारा ११ ले जोखिम र मानवीय आपत्कालको अवस्थामा अपाङ्गता भएका व्यक्तिहरूको सुरक्षा सुनिश्चित गर्न राज्यलाई बाध्यकारी बनाएको छ भने अपाङ्गता भएका व्यक्तिको अधिकार सम्बन्धी ऐन २०७४ र विपद् जोखिम न्यूनीकरण तथा व्यवस्थापन ऐन २०७४ ले विपद्को समयमा अपाङ्गता भएका व्यक्तिहरूलाई प्राथमिकताका साथ सुरक्षा, उद्धार र संरक्षण प्रदान गर्नुपर्ने दायित्व राज्यलाई तोकेका छन्। तर हालका पूर्वतयारी र प्रतिकार्यका योजनाहरूमा यी नीतिगत व्यवस्थाहरूको प्रभावकारी कार्यान्वयन गर्दै अपाङ्गताको सवाललाई प्राथमिकताका साथ समावेश गरेको पाइँदैन।

विगत्का वर्षहरूको तथ्याङ्क र अवस्थाहरुको विष्लेषण गर्दा पनि अन्य समुदायको तुलनामा अपाङ्गता भएका व्यक्तीहरू जोखिममा रहेको र थूप्रै कठिनाईहरूको सामना गर्नुपरेको थियो।

तसर्थ, यस परिस्थितिलाई हृदयङ्गम गर्दै उल्लेखित नीतिगत दायित्वहरूको पूर्ण कार्यान्वयन गर्न नेपाल सरकार, विपद् जोखिम व्यवस्थापन समितिहरू, प्रादेशिक तथा स्थानीय सरकार र सम्पूर्ण सम्बन्धित निकायहरूसमक्ष निम्न विषयहरूमा तत्काल कदम चाल्न हामी सामूहिक रूपमा माग गर्दछौं:

पहुँचयुक्त सूचना तथा पूर्वजानकारी: टेलिभिजनबाट प्रसारण हुने मौसम सम्बन्धी जानकारीहरू अडियो, भिडियो र सांकेतिक भाषामा प्रसारण गरियोस्। सूचना प्रवाहमा दृश्य सिकाइका माध्यमहरू प्रयोग गरिनुका साथै ग्रामीण क्षेत्रमा समुदाय स्तरमै सूचना दिने व्यवस्था मिलाइयोस्। जनहितमा जारी गरिने सन्देशहरू सरल भाषा र सजिलो ढाँचामा प्रकाशन गरियोस्। सार्वजनिक सन्देशहरू प्रवाह गरिरहँदा अपाङ्गता भएका व्यक्तीहरूको अवस्था र सवालहरूलाई समेत समेटेर सन्देश प्रवाह गरियोस्।
सामाजिक सञ्जालका सुचनाहरुमा अनिवार्य तस्बिर विवरण (अल्ट टेक्स्ट) र क्याप्सन: राष्ट्रिय विपद् जोखिम न्यूनीकरण तथा व्यवस्थापन प्राधिकरण (NDRRMA), जल तथा मौसम विज्ञान विभाग (DHM) र अन्य निकायहरूबाट सामाजिक सञ्जाल तथा डिजिटल प्लेटफर्महरूमार्फत प्रकसाशन तथा प्रशारण हुने सबै सूचना तथा पोस्टहरूमा स्पष्ट क्याप्सन (भिडियो तथा अडियो सामाग्रीको हकमा) र वैकल्पिक लिखित विवरण (अल्ट टेक्स्ट- चित्रात्मक सामाग्रीहरूको हकमा) अनिवार्य रूपमा समावेश गरियोस्। त्यस्तै श्रव्य-दृश्य सामाग्रीहरूमा साङ्केतिक भाषा तथा अडियो डिस्कृप्सन सुनिश्चित गरियोस्।
पहुँचयुक्त हटलाइन सेवा: बोल्न र सुन्न कठिनाई हुने व्यक्तिहरूको पहुँच सुनिश्चित गर्न विपद् सम्बन्धी जानकारी दिने ११४९ र १२३४ लगायत मनसुन र विपद् व्यवस्थापनका सबै हटलाइन नम्बरहरूमा एसएमएस प्रणालीको व्यवस्था गरियोस्।
तत्काल उद्धार र विशेष राहत प्याकेज: विपद्को अवस्थामा तत्काल गरिने उद्धार कार्यलाई अपाङ्गतामैत्री बनाइयोस्। उद्दारको क्रममा अपाम्गता भएका व्यक्तीहरूको विशिष्टकृत अवस्थाहरूलाई मध्यनजर गर्दै समावेशी उद्दार सुनिश्चित गरियोस्। राहत वितरण गर्दा अपाङ्गता भएका व्यक्तिहरूको विशिष्ट आवश्यकताहरू (जस्तै: आवश्यक औषधि, सहायक सामग्री, पोषिलो खाना) लाई समेट्ने गरी विशेष राहत प्याकेजको व्यवस्था गरिनुका साथै अस्थायी आश्रयस्थलहरू न्यूनतम रूपमा पहुँचयुक्त बनाइयोस्। राहात वितरणको क्रममा जोखिमको अवस्थालाई ध्यानमा राखि अपाङ्गता भएका व्यक्तीहरू र उनीहरुका परिवारहरूलाई प्राथमिकतामा राखियोस्। प्रतिकार्यको दौरान अस्थाई रूपमा विकास गरिने अस्थाई सिकाई केन्द्रहरू, वैकल्पिक सिकाई अभ्यासहरू, मनोसामाजिक सहायताहरू, आदि विकास या प्रदान गर्दा अपाङ्गता भएका बालबालिका तथा व्यक्तीहरूका विशिष्टिकृत आवश्यकताहरुलाई प्रमुख प्राथमिकतामा राखियोस्।
समावेशी तालिम: पूर्वतयारी, प्रतिकार्य एवम् उद्धार तालिममा अपाङ्गता भएका व्यक्तिहरूको आवश्यकतालाई पनि समावेश गरियोस्। विपद् प्रतिकार्य एवम् प्राथमिक उपचार तालिममा अपाङ्गता भएका व्यक्तिहरूको सहभागिता अनिवार्य रूपमा सुनिश्चित गरियोस्। साथै, विपद्को समयमा र विपद् पश्चात् अपनाउनुपर्ने अपाङ्गता समावेशी सुरक्षा उपायहरूका बारेमा उद्धार टोलीलाई तालिम प्रदान गरियोस्।।
अर्थपूर्ण सहभागिता: मनसुन प्रतिकार्यका सबै चरणहरूमा अपाङ्गता भएका व्यक्तिहरू र उनीहरूका प्रतिनिधि संस्थाहरूको अर्थपूर्ण सहभागिता सुनिश्चित गरियोस्।

मनसुन तयारी तथा विपद् जोखिम न्यूनीकरणका हरेक प्रयासले ‘कोही पनि पछाडि नछुटून्’ भन्ने मान्यतालाई व्यवहारमै उतार्न आवश्यक छ। अपाङ्गता समावेशी विपद् व्यवस्थापनले मात्रै सुरक्षित समाज निर्माण गर्न सक्छ। यस संवेदनशील विषयमा तत्काल र प्रभावकारी कदम चाल्न हामी अपाङ्गता भएका व्यक्तिहरूको संघसंस्थाहरू नेत्रहीन युवा संघ नेपाल (BYAN), राष्ट्रिय अपाङ्ग महासंघ नेपाल (NFDN), राष्ट्रिय बहिरा महासंघ नेपाल (NDFN), राष्ट्रिय शारीरिक अपाङ्ग संघ नेपाल (NAPD), नेपाल नेत्रहीन संघ (NAB), काठमाडौं बहिरा संघ (KAD), बौद्धिक अपाङ्गताका अभिभावक महासंघ नेपाल (PFPID) र अटिजम केयर नेपाल सोसाइटी (ACNS) सम्बन्धित सबै सरोकारवालासँग हार्दिक अपिल गर्दछौं।

प्रेषक:

press release Download

रामचन्द्र गैरे

अध्यक्ष

नेत्रहीन युवा संघ नेपाल

आवद्ध संस्थाहरू

नेत्रहीन युवा संघ नेपाल
राष्ट्रिय अपाङ्ग महासंघ नेपाल
राष्ट्रिय बहिरा महासंघ नेपाल
राष्ट्रिय शारीरिक अपाङ्ग संघ
नेपाल नेत्रहीन संघ
काठमाडौं बहिरा संघ
बौद्धिक अपाङ्गताका अभिभावक महासंघ नेपाल
अटिजम केयर नेपाल सोसाइटी

यात्रा परियोजनाको स्थानीय साझेदार संस्थाको लागी दर्खास्त आह्वान

Call for Expression of Interest for Local Implementing Partners of YATRA Project

आवेदन सम्बन्धी विवरण

संस्था	नेत्रहीन युवा संघ नेपाल (BYAN)
साझेदार संस्था	CBM Global Disability Inclusion
परियोजनाको नाम	"YATRA" परियोजना
आवेदन म्याद	वि.सं. २०८३ असार ८ गते (24^th June. 2026)
आवेदन पेश गर्ने ठाउँ	google form
वैकल्पिक व्यवस्था	[email protected]

संस्थाको परिचय:

नेत्रहिन युवा सङ्घ नेपाल दृष्टि सम्बन्धी अपाङ्गता भएका युवाहरूद्वारा स्थापित र सञ्चालित संस्था हो। वि.सं. २०६८ मा स्थापना भएको यस संस्थाले देशभर दश शाखामार्फत अपाङ्गता भएका बालबालिका तथा युवाहरुको अधिकार सुनिश्चिततता, सशक्तिकरण र समावेशिकरणको लागी सचेतना, क्षमता विकास, पैरवी र समावेशी विकासको माध्यमद्वारा कार्य गर्दै आइरहेको छ। यस संस्थाले खासगरी समावेशी शिक्षा, स्वास्थ्य समता, राजनितिक सहभागीता, समावेशी जलवायु न्याय, रोजगारी प्रवर्धन तथा नितिगत् पैरवीको क्षेत्रमा कार्य गर्दै आइरहेको छ।

पृष्ठभूमि

नेत्रहिन युवा सङ्घ नेपालले CBM Global को साझेदारीमा “YATRA (Youth-Led Actions for Transformation through Rights-Based Advocacy and Disability Movement)” परियोजना अप्रिल २०२६ देखि मार्च २०२९ सम्म सञ्चालन गरिरहेको छ। यस परियोजना बागमती र मधेश प्रदेशका बारा, रौतहट, सर्लाही, महोत्तरी, धनुषा र चितवन जिल्लामा कार्यान्वयन भइरहेको छ यस परियोजनाको मुख्य उद्देश्य अपाङ्गता भएका व्यक्तिहरू, विशेषगरी युवा तथा कम प्रतिनिधित्व भएका समूहहरूलाई आफ्ना अधिकार प्रयोग गर्न, नेतृत्व विकास गर्न तथा समावेशी शासन प्रणालीमा अर्थपूर्ण सहभागिता जनाउन सक्षम बनाउनु हो। यस परियोजनाले क्षमता अभिवृद्धि, युवा आन्दोलन निर्माण, प्रमाण तथा तथ्यांक विकास र नीति पैरवीलाई प्रमुख रणनीतिक मार्गका रूपमा अवलम्बन गरेको छ।

YATRA परियोजनाको एक महत्वपूर्ण क्षेत्र “अपाङ्गता भएका व्यक्तिहरूको सार्थक सहभागिता” को सिद्धान्तअनुसार अपाङ्गता भएका व्यक्तिहरूका संस्थाहरू (OPDs) लाई सबल बनाउनु हो। यस उद्देश्यका लागि परियोजनाले बारा, रौतहट, सर्लाही, महोत्तरी, धनुषा र चितवन जिल्लामा कार्यरत करिब २० वटा OPD हरूसँग साझेदारी गर्दै लघु अनुदान तथा क्षमता सुदृढीकरण सहयोग प्रदान गर्नेछ। तीमध्ये १० वटा OPD हरू छनोट गरी संस्थाको क्षमता विकाश र स्थानीय स्तरमा पैरवी गर्नको लागी लघु-अनुदान प्रदान गरिने छ। उक्त दश ओटा साझेदारहरूमध्ये ६ वटा OPD हरू स्थानीय तहसँग प्रत्यक्ष रूपमा अपाङ्गता समावेशी शासन तथा पैरवी कार्यको लागी छनोट गरिने छ भने बाँकि ४ वटा OPD हरू न्यून प्रतिनिधीत्व भएका समुह तथा सिमान्तकृत समुदायका अपाङ्गता भएका व्यक्तिहरूको क्षमता विकासका लागी क्षमता विकास साझेदारको रूपमा छनोट गरिने छ। क्षमता विकास साझेदारहरू अन्तर्गत् कम प्रतिनिधित्व भएका समूहहरू, विशेषगरी श्रवन-दृष्टिविहिन तथा बौद्धिक अपाङ्गता भएका व्यक्तिहरूका संस्थाहरू, अपाङ्गता भएका महिला, दलित तथा अन्य सिमान्तकृत समुदाय लक्षित संस्थाहरूलाई प्राथमिकता दिइनेछ। लघु-अनुदानमा छनोट हुन नसकेका अन्य १० ओटा OPD हरूलाई पनि मूल्याङ्कनका आधारमा मार्गदर्शन (Mentorship) तथा संस्थागत विकास सहयोग प्रदान गरिनेछ।

लघु-अनुदानका लागी छनोट भएका संस्थाहरूले परियोजना अवधिभर क्षमता सुदृढीकरण, सह-डिजाइन तथा प्राविधिक सहयोगसहित करिब दुई वर्षको अवधिको लागी करिब रु. ८,००,००० ( रु. आठ लाख ) राबरको अनुदान प्राप्त गर्नेछन् छन | यस्तै, ति संस्थाले परियोजनाका हरेक कृयाकलापहरूमा साझेदार संस्थाको रूपमा काम गर्ने छ। यस प्रक्रियामार्फत अपाङ्गता भएका व्यक्तीहरू द्वारा सञ्चालित संस्थाहरू OPD हरूको संस्थागत क्षमता अभिवृद्धि, स्थानीय तहमा प्रभावकारी पैरवी, युवा नेतृत्व विकास तथा दिगो अपाङ्गता आन्दोलन निर्माणमा योगदान पुर्‍याउने लक्ष्य राखिएको छ।

उद्देश्य:

यो कार्यशर्तको उद्देश्य नेत्रहीन युवा संघ नेपाल (BYAN) ले 'YATRA' परियोजनाका तोकिएका पालिकाहरूमा अपाङ्गता भएका व्यक्तिहरूको संस्था (OPDs) लाई स्थानीय स्तरमा कार्यान्वयन साझेदारको रूपमा चयन गर्ने प्रक्रिया निर्देशित गर्नु हो । छनौट भएका OPD हरूलाई उनीहरूको संस्थागत प्रणाली सुदृढ गर्न र सम्बन्धित नगरपालिकाहरूमा वकालत पहलहरूको नेतृत्व गर्नका लागि आर्थिक अनुदान र क्षमता विकास सहयोग प्रदान गरिनेछ ।

संस्था/समूह छनौटका न्यूनतम आधारहरू:

स्थानीय साझेदार संस्था छनोटका लागी न्यूनतम निम्न आधारहरू तय गरिएका छन्-

संस्था स्थापना भई कम्तिमा २ वर्षदेखि निरन्तर रूपमा सकृय रहेको,
सम्बन्धित जिल्ला या पालिकामा दर्ता या सूचिकृत भई सम्बन्धित पालिका या नजिकको पालिकामा कम्तिमा दुई वर्षदेखि निरन्तर रूपमा कार्य गरिरहेको (कुनै संस्थाको शाखाको हकमा सुचिकृत भई काम गरेको या सम्बन्धित पालिकासँग काम गरेको प्रमानहरू पेश गर्न सक्ने),
अपाङ्गताभित्र पनि युवा, महिला या सिमान्तकृत समुदाय र न्यून प्रतिनिधित्व भएका व्यक्तिहरूको संस्था (न्यून प्रतिनिधित्व समुहको हकमा, अभिभावकहरूद्वारा सञ्चालितस्व-वकालतकर्र्ताहरूको अर्थपुर्ण सहभागीता र प्रतिनिधित्व भएको संस्थालाई समेत मान्यता दिइने)
अपाङ्गता भएका व्यक्तीहरूको हक, हित र अधिकार प्राप्तीका लागी निरन्तर रूपमा सकृय रहेको,
संस्था दर्ता तथा नविकरण अत्यावधीक गरिएको (शाखाहरूको हकमा, सम्बन्धित शाखाहरू निरन्तर रुपमा कार्यगरिरहेको प्रमाणहरू संस्थाले पेश गरेर सिफारिस गर्न सक्ने),

स्थानीय/प्रदेश या सङ्घीय सरकारमार्फत अनुदान प्राप्त गरी सञ्चालन गरेको या अन्य गैरसरकारी संस्थामार्फत लघु-अनुदान प्राप्त गरी परियोजना सञ्चालन गरेको अनुभव भएको,

संस्था सञ्चालनको लागी आवश्यक न्यूनतम निति तथा नियमावलीहरू तयार गरी अनुमोधन गरेको,

कुनै पनि भ्रष्ठाचार, अनियमितता या गैरकानुनी कृयाकलापहरूमा सहभागी नभएको या नमुछिएको,

संस्थाको नाममा छुट्टै बैङ्क खाता रहेको,

(छनोट सम्बन्धी अन्य व्यवस्थाहरू संस्थाले बनाएको मापदन्डअनुसार हुने छ)

नेत्रहीन युवा संघ नेपाल (BYAN) सधैं समानताको सम्मान र प्रवर्द्धन गर्दछ, साथै संघ अपाङ्गता, लिङ्ग, आर्थिक अवस्था, रङ, धर्म, जातजाति, भूगोल वा अन्य कुनै पनि आधारमा कुनै पनि प्रकारको भेदभाव, दुर्व्यवहार र हिंसाको विरुद्धमा छ । त्यसैले सम्पूर्ण संस्थाहरूले BYAN को बाल संरक्षण तथा सुरक्षा नीति र यौन हिंसा, शोषण र दुर्व्यवहार विरुद्धको संरक्षण नीतिमा उल्लेख गरिएका सबै प्रावधानहरू पालना गर्नुपर्नेछ ।

लघु-अनुदान प्राप्त गर्ने संस्थाका प्रमुख जिम्मेवारीहरू तपोशिलबमोजिम रहेका छन्-

सम्बन्धित पालिकामा पैरवी, सचेतना र अन्य तोकिएका गतिविधिहरू सञ्चालन गर्ने,
अपाङ्गता भएका युवाहरू तथा न्यून प्रतिनिधित्व भएका समुहहरूको सशक्तिकरण गर्दै युवा नेत्रित्व विकास प्रवर्धन गर्ने,
स्थानिय स्तरमा अपाङ्गता आन्दोलनलाई सूदृढ र सङ्गठित गर्ने,
प्रमाण सङ्कलन, प्रमाणिकरण र वितरणमा साझेदारी र सहयोग गर्ने,
स्थानिय र प्रदेश सरकार लक्षित कार्यक्रमहरूमा सकृय सहभागी हुने र आवश्यक विज्ञता उपलब्ध गराउने,
क्षमता विकास अन्तर्गत् छनोट गरिएका संस्थाहरूले सम्बन्धित न्यून प्रतिनिधित्व या जटिल खालका अपाङ्गता भएका समुहहरूको क्षमता विकास गरी स्व-वकालतकर्ताको रूपमा विकास गराउनुपर्ने),
परियोजनाका निर्दिष्ट उद्देश्यहरू हासिल गर्नको लागी तोकिएबमोजिमका जिम्मेवारिहरू पूरा गर्ने।

परियोजना सञ्चालन हुने जिल्ला र स्थानीय पालिकाहरू

बारा- जितपुर सिमरा उपमहानगरपालिका
रौतहट- चन्द्रपुर नगरपालिका
सर्लाहि- हरिवन नगरपालिका
महोत्तरी- बर्दिबास नगरपालिका
धनुषा- मिथिला नगरपालिका
चितवन- रत्ननगर नगरपालिका

क्षमता विकास अन्तर्गत् छनोट गरिने स्थानहरू (बिशेष ग्राह्यता दिइएको)

बौद्धिक अपाङ्गता- बारा
श्रवन-दृष्टिविहिन- काठमाडौँ
अन्य अपाङ्गता समूहहरूको हकमा, काठमाडौँ उपत्यका र परियोजना सञ्चालित जिल्लाहरूमार्फत आवेदन पेश गर्न सकिने छ।

शाझेदार छनोट प्रकृया

साझेदार संस्थाहरू दुई चरणमा छनोट गरिने छ-

पहिलो चरण- खुल्ला दर्खास्त आह्वानबाट प्राप्त आवेदनहरूमध्येबाट प्रारम्भीक २० ओटा संस्थाहरूको सूचि तयार गरिने
दोस्रो चरण- प्रारम्भिक चरणबाट छनोट गरिएका संस्थाहरुको प्रत्यक्ष अनुगमन/अन्तरवार्ताबाट तोकिएको मापदन्डको आधारमा लघु-अनुदान प्राप्त गर्ने संस्थाहरू छनोट गरिने

समय-तालिका

गतिविधि	समय-तालिका
पहिलो चरण : आवेदन आह्वान	वि.सं. २०८३ असार ९ गते सम्म
जाँच र छोटो सूची तयार गर्ने	वि.सं. २०८३ असार १४ सम्म सम्म
दोस्रो चरण : विस्तृत संस्थागत मूल्याङ्कन	वि.सं. २०८३ असार २५ बाट सुरु
अन्तिम सूचि तयार र अनुमोधन	वि.सं. २०८३ श्रावन पहिलो साता सम्म
साझेदार संस्था छनोटको अन्तिम प्रकाशन	वि.सं. २०८३ श्रावन दोस्रो साता
परियोजना विकास	वि.सँ २०८३ भाद्र मसान्तसम्म
परियोजना कार्यान्वयन	वि.सं. २०८३ असोजदेखि देखि वि.सँ २०८५ असोजसम्म (परियोजनाअनुसार निर्भर रहने)
अन्तिम मूल्याङ्कन	वि.सं. २०८५ मङ्सिरसम्म

आवेदन पेश गर्ने तरिका

यात्रा परियोजनामा स्थानीय साझेदारको रूपमा कार्य गर्न चाहने अपाङ्गता भएका व्यक्तीहरू द्वारा सञ्चालित संस्थाहरू (OPDs) ले निम्नानुसार आवेदन पेश गर्न सक्ने छ-

दिइएको गुगल फारममा आफ्ना विवरणहरू प्रविष्ट गरेर
उपलब्ध फारम डाउनलोड गरी आवश्यक विवरणहरू भरी इमेलमार्फत

[email protected] अथवा संस्थाका कार्यालयहरू- सुकेधारा, काठमाडौं सिमरा- बारा र बर्दिबास- महोत्तरिमा पेश गरेर

आवेदनमा माग गरिएका विवरणहरू समेटेर बढिमा सात मिनेटको भिडिओ बनाएर [email protected] मा पेश गर्न सकिने।

आवेदनसम्बन्धी कुनै पनि जिज्ञासा भएमा [email protected] अथवा बिजय कुमार महतो-९८४५६६७८२७ लाई सम्पर्क गर्न सक्नु हुने छ।

फारम भर्ने लिङ्क-

फारम भरिसक्नुपर्ने अन्तिम समय- वि.सं. २०८३ असार ८ गते (24^th June. 2026)

नेत्रहिन युवा सङ्घ नेपाल, अपाङ्गता भएका व्यक्तीहरूद्वारा सञ्चालित संस्थाहरू खासगरी युवा, महिला, जटिल अपाङ्गता र न्यून प्रतिनिधित्व भएका अपाङ्गता भएका व्यक्तीहरूलाई यस प्रकृयामा सहभागी हुन हार्दिक अनुरोध गर्दछ।

Terms of Reference (ToR)

Consultant for Development of Organizational Sub Grant Management Guideline

1. Background

Blind Youth Association Nepal (BYAN) is implementing the YATRA – Youth-led Action for Transformation through Rights-Based Advocacy and Disability Movement Project in partnership with CBM Global Disability Inclusion, with the objective of strengthening youth-led disability rights movements and promoting inclusive governance and meaningful participation of youth with disabilities.

One of the key components of the project is the provision of small grants to local Youth Organizations of Persons with Disabilities (OPDs) to strengthen their institutional capacity, advocacy initiatives, and community-level engagement.

To ensure transparent, accountable, inclusive, and efficient grant delivery, BYAN seeks to develop a comprehensive Organizational Grant Management Guideline that will standardize the processes of grant selection, disbursement, monitoring, compliance, and reporting.

2. Objective of the Assignment

The overall objective is to develop a practical, user-friendly, and inclusive Sub Granting Management Guideline to support BYAN in effectively managing small grants for OPDs and other relevant partners along with the OPD sub grant initiatives under YATRA project.

Specific Objectives:

To design a standardized grant management framework and process
To ensure transparency, accountability, and compliance in grant-making
To provide clear tools, templates, and procedures for grant implementation and monitoring
To strengthen risk management and financial accountability mechanisms
To establish grant provision criteria and procedures for OPDs, INGOs, CSOs, academic institutions, private service providers, individuals and groups, and other applicable applicant categories.

3. Scope of Work

The consultant will be responsible for developing a comprehensive Grant Management Guideline that includes, but is not limited to, the following components: structure

3. 1. Grant Framework and Principles

The consultant will define the overall purpose, objectives, guiding principles, and scope of the small grants component, ensuring alignment with disability inclusion, youth participation, and rights-based approaches.

3. 2. Eligibility and Selection Criteria

The guideline will clearly outline eligibility requirements for youth OPDs, including organizational capacity, governance standards, inclusion criteria, and geographic considerations. It will also define transparent selection and evaluation criteria.

3. 3. Grant Application and Selection Process

The consultant will develop step-by-step procedures for call for proposals, application submission, review, scoring, selection, and approval processes, including roles and responsibilities of selection committees.

3. 4. Grant Agreement and Disbursement Mechanism

The guideline will include standardized grant agreement formats, terms and conditions, disbursement modalities, payment schedules, and compliance requirements.

3. 5. Financial Management and Compliance

The document will define financial management requirements for grantees, including budgeting, eligible/ineligible costs, documentation, procurement standards, and financial reporting formats.

3. 6. Monitoring, Reporting, and Accountability

The consultant will develop mechanisms for monitoring grant implementation, including reporting templates, site visits, progress tracking, and accountability measures.

3. 7. Safeguarding, Inclusion, and Accessibility

The guideline will integrate safeguarding policies (including prevention of abuse and exploitation), disability inclusion standards, gender equality, and accessibility requirements.

3. 8. Risk Management and Mitigation

The document will include risk identification, mitigation strategies, fraud prevention measures, and grievance handling mechanisms.

3. 9. Capacity Building and Support Mechanisms

The consultant will propose mechanisms for technical support, mentorship, and capacity strengthening of grantee organizations.

3. 10. Tools and Templates

The guideline will include practical annexes such as:

EOI/vacancy/publishing procedure ( with options )
Application forms
Selection criteria and check-list
Approval process
Budget templates
Reporting formats
Monitoring checklists
Evaluation scoring sheets
Grant agreement templates

4. Methodology

The consultant is expected to adopt a participatory and consultative approach, including:

Desk review of existing grant management frameworks (e.g., INGOs/NGOs practices)
Consultation with BYAN team and key stakeholders
Review of donor compliance requirements (e.g., CBM Global standards)
Incorporation of feedback into final document

5. Key Deliverables

Inception brief with work plan and outline
Draft Grant Management Guideline
Facilitation of validation workshop
Final Grant Management Guideline

• Grant provision criteria and procedures for OPDs/INGOs/CSOs
• Grant provision criteria and procedures for academic institutions
• Grant provision criteria and procedures for private service providers
• Grant provision criteria and procedures for individuals and groups
• Grant provision criteria and procedures for any other applicable applicant categories
• Assessment mechanisms and selection procedures
• Compliance requirements and accountability measures
• Standard operating procedures and templates

6. Duration of Assignment

The assignment will be completed within 15–20 working days from the date of contract signing.

7. Required Qualifications and Experience

The consultant/firm should have:

The assignment team should be led by a professional with a Master’s degree in Public Policy, Law, Public Administration, Organizational Management, Public Health, Development Studies, Finance, or a related field, with technical support from experts in gender, disability inclusion, and financial management.
Proven experience in developing grant management guidelines/manuals
Strong understanding of NGO/INGO financial systems and compliance
Knowledge of disability inclusion and rights-based approaches
Experience working with OPDs and grassroots organizations (preferred)
Excellent analytical and report writing skills

8. Reporting and Coordination

The consultant will report to the Project Coordinator, YATRA Project – BYAN, and work closely with the program and finance team.

9. Application Procedure

Interested candidates/firm are requested to submit:

Technical proposal (approach and methodology)
Financial proposal
Updated CV/Profile
Legal documents
Sample of similar work (grant guideline/manual)

Applications should be sent to: [email protected]
Subject Line: “Application for Grant Management Guideline Consultant” before 12 June 2026.

Note: The TOR is subject to revision/change based on discussion and mutual agreement with the selected consultant/consulting firm. Only shortlisted applicants will be invited for further selection processes, including interview/presentation if required.

Blind Youth Association Nepal (BYAN), with support from CBM Global Disability Inclusion, officially launched the YATRA Project (Youth Led Action for Transformation through Rights-Based Advocacy and Disability Movement) through two kickoff events held in Kathmandu and Janakpur.

The first federal-level kickoff was organized on 28 April 2026 in Kathmandu at Hotel Square, bringing together 56 participants, including representatives from government agencies, Organizations of Persons with Disabilities (OPDs), civil society organizations, and academia. The event created an engaging platform for dialogue, collaboration, and reflection on the importance of youth-led disability advocacy and inclusion.

The second provincial-level kickoff was conducted on 8 May 2026 in Janakpur, Madhesh Province, with the participation of 59 stakeholders from local governments, OPDs, civil society organizations, and other relevant actors. The program was chaired by distinguished guests including Chief Guest Rupa Yadav, and Special Guest Sunita Singh Budathoki. Samjhana Shah represented CBM Nepal during the event.

Both events served not only as formal project launches but also as opportunities for meaningful discussion and collective planning. Participants actively shared their perspectives on the challenges faced by youth with disabilities and explored ways to strengthen disability-inclusive policies, budgeting processes, advocacy initiatives, and employment opportunities. Discussions also emphasized the importance of transparency in grassroots support mechanisms and stronger coordination among stakeholders to maximize impact.

During the sessions, BYAN leadership highlighted that the YATRA Project was developed through consultations with OPDs, government stakeholders, and partner organizations to ensure that the voices and priorities of persons with disabilities remain central throughout the project implementation. A detailed project presentation was also delivered by Project Coordinator Ms. Nilu Maharjan, outlining the project’s objectives, planned activities, and long-term vision.

The YATRA Project will be implemented from April 2026 to March 2029 across Bagmati and Madhesh Provinces. The project aims to strengthen youth-led advocacy and promote a rights-based approach to disability inclusion by empowering young persons with disabilities to actively participate in decision-making processes and social transformation initiatives.

The kickoff events reflected strong enthusiasm and commitment from participating organizations and stakeholders. Several institutions expressed interest in collaboration through policy engagement, research partnerships, and field-level coordination. The discussions reinforced a shared understanding that meaningful disability inclusion requires continuous dialogue, strong partnerships, and collective action.

As both events concluded, participants shared a common vision that YATRA is not only the beginning of a project, but also the start of a broader movement where persons with disabilities are not merely included, but are actively leading advocacy and transformation efforts in their communities.

1. news link 1

2. news link 2

3. news link 3

Blind Youth Association Nepal (BYAN) is a national, youth-led, rights-based organization dedicated to promoting the rights, leadership, and meaningful participation of children and young persons with disabilities in Nepal. BYAN works to advance inclusive development by strengthening the capacity and leadership of children and young persons with disabilities, while advocating for inclusive policies and systems at local, provincial, and national levels. The organization’s key thematic areas include inclusive education, youth leadership and civic engagement, disability rights advocacy, sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR), climate change and disability inclusion, accessibility and assistive technology, and research and evidence-based advocacy. Through partnerships with government agencies, civil society organizations, and development partners, BYAN works to ensure that persons with disabilities are actively included in development processes and decision-making platforms.

BYAN is implementing a three-year project titled “YATRA” – Youth-Led Actions for Transformation through Rights-Based Advocacy and Disability Movement in partnership with CBM Global Disability Inclusion. The project is being implemented in the Bagmati Province and Madhesh Province, with a particular focus on Bara District, Rautahat District, Sarlahi District, Dhanusha District, Mahottari District, Chitwan District, and Kathmandu. The project primarily focuses on strengthening the organizational and leadership capacity of grassroots Organizations of Persons with Disabilities (OPDs), particularly youth-led and youth-focused OPDs, to sustain and lead the disability movement at the local level. YATRA adopts a comprehensive approach that includes capacity strengthening, youth leadership development, data and evidence generation, policy advocacy, and movement building to advance disability rights and inclusive governance. The project emphasizes enhancing youth participation within the disability movement while also promoting disability inclusion within the broader youth movement, enabling young persons with disabilities to actively contribute to advocacy processes and influence policies, plans, and programs that affect their lives.

Inclusion Facilitators based-in Madhesh Province-1

Details / requirements:

Organization: Blind Youth Association Nepal (BYAN)

Position: Inclusion Facilitators

Number of Position: 1

Location: Bara

Salary: Negotiable

Duration: 3 years

Blind Youth Association Nepal (BYAN) is seeking competent and motivated Inclusion Facilitators to strengthen grassroots youth engagement and the capacity of Organizations of Persons with Disabilities (OPDs) in Madhesh Province. The facilitators will support the implementation of the “YATRA project by promoting disability inclusion, youth participation, and advocacy at the community, local and provincial level. They will support in mentoring youth-led OPDs, facilitate local capacity development initiatives, document community-level issues, and contribute to monitoring, reporting, and knowledge sharing, ensuring meaningful participation and empowerment of persons with disabilities.

Key Responsibilities

Project Responsibilities

• Engage and mobilize grassroots youth and OPDs in assigned districts.

• Identify youth with disabilities and under-represented groups for active participation.

• Support organizational needs assessments and capacity development of OPDs.

• Coordinate and facilitate trainings on disability rights, inclusion, advocacy, leadership, and governance.

• Support in technical assistance and mentorship for advocacy initiatives and small grant projects.

• Implement local-level activities, including youth fellowships, awareness campaigns, and community initiatives.

• Assist in policy advocacy, document community-level issues, and communicate with Local District Coordination Committees (LDCCs) and Provincial District Coordination Committees (PDCCs).

• Track and report progress of field activities and youth engagement, ensuring timely documentation.

• Conduct awareness and community mobilization initiatives to promote disability inclusion, rights, and participation.

• Serve as a liaison between BYAN, youth OPDs, local authorities, CSOs, and other stakeholders to strengthen partnerships and advocacy efforts.

Administrative Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate records of field activities, OPD engagements, participants, and other relevant documentation; submit timely progress reports.

• Plan and manage logistics for district-level workshops, trainings, meetings, and events.

• Assist in monitoring field-level expenditures, allowances, and ensure proper financial documentation.

• Coordinate and maintain communication with local government, civil society organizations, and other stakeholders.

• Ensure all activities adhere to organizational policies, donor requirements, and maintain organized documentation for monitoring and evaluation purposes.

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Public Health, Social Work, Development Studies, Gender Studies, Disability Studies, Community Development, or a related field.

• Minimum two years of experience in community mobilization, youth engagement, disability inclusion, or working with OPDs/CSOs. Experience at the grassroots level is highly preferred.

• Strong understanding of disability rights (CRPD), SDGs, youth-led organizations, and grassroots advocacy. Familiarity with local government structures, LDCC/PDCC, and OPD networks is highly desirable.

• Proven communication, facilitation, documentation, and reporting skills.

• Ability to mentor and support youth-led and under-represented organizations.

• Sign language proficiency or basic knowledge of alternative communication methods is highly desirable.

• Fluent in Maithili/Bhojpuri and other local language of Madhesh province for effective community engagement.

• Commitment to inclusivity, accessibility, youth empowerment, and community development. Ability to work independently and collaboratively, with frequent travel to field locations.

• Local residents of Madhesh Province (Bara) will be given priority.

How to Apply

Interested candidates are requested to submit their CV and cover letter along with expected salary to [email protected] by 27 April 2026.

Please mention the subject line:

“Application for the Post “Application for the Post of Inclusion Facilitator.”

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.

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.”

From 2023 to 2025, Blind Youth Association Nepal (BYAN), in partnership with CBM Global UK, implemented the Action for Change (A4C) project to promote inclusive sexual and reproductive health and family planning (SRHR/FP) services for persons with disabilities in Nepal. Implemented across Kathmandu, Bara, and Surkhet, the project empowered persons with disabilities to claim their SRHR rights, strengthened the capacity of Organizations of Persons with Disabilities (OPDs), and improved the responsiveness of local health systems. As a result, SRHR knowledge among persons with disabilities increased from 36% to 70%, access to satisfactory services rose from 9% to 63%, and NRs 3.15 million was mobilized from local governments for disability-sensitive programming.

The project also contributed to policy reforms at federal, provincial, and local levels and supported the establishment of model accessible health facilities in the three target districts. These facilities provide inclusive, accessible services, and health providers working in them have been trained to deliver care in a disability-sensitive manner. A key feature of the project was its peer-led approach, in which persons with disabilities themselves shaped the project according to their needs. Peer educators played a central role in normalizing discussions on SRHR, creating safe spaces to talk about sensitive issues, and extending awareness into families and communities. This power-shift modality ensured that the project objectives were fully met while promoting ownership among the participants.

Action for Change also generated important learnings for advancing disability rights, inclusive SRHR, and governance in Nepal. The project demonstrated that inclusive practices such as priority access at health facilities, accessibility audits, and disability-sensitive data collection must be backed by formal policies or standards to become permanent and sustainable. It emphasized the importance of context-specific strategies to address urban-rural disparities and diverse disability profiles, as well as the effectiveness of low-tech, widely accessible communication tools like radio, audio content, and social media videos in reaching persons with disabilities. Moving forward, strengthening local leadership, enhancing the role of BYAN chapters, sensitizing frontline health staff, ensuring representation of diverse impairments, and fostering collaboration with local governments will be critical to sustaining and scaling the gains made under Action for Change.

On 30 July 2025, Blind Youth Association Nepal (BYAN), in collaboration with Right Here Right Now, organized a Training on Digital Accessibility at Alfa House, Baneshwor. The session was facilitated by Mr. Sagar Prasai, Director of Diverse Patterns, with participation from officials representing various divisions under the Ministry of Health and Population and Department of Health Services.

The training introduced participants to the principles of digital accessibility (POUR: Perceivable, Operable, Understandable, Robust) and demonstrated how persons with disabilities navigate digital environments using assistive technologies such as screen readers and keyboard navigation. Through a mix of presentations, live demonstrations, and hands-on exercises, participants explored ways to make websites, documents, and social media content more accessible.

The event emphasized the importance of inclusive digital platforms in public communication and service delivery, encouraging government stakeholders to integrate accessibility into Nepal’s digital transformation strategies. Participants left with enhanced knowledge, strengthened technical skills, and a renewed commitment to ensuring that digital spaces are inclusive and usable for all.