Request for Applications: Consultant (Mentors)

Request for Applications: Consultant (Mentors)

The British Council is the UK’s international organisation for cultural relations and educational opportunities. We support peace and prosperity by building connections, understanding and trust between people in the UK and countries worldwide. Through our arts, education and English programmes, we give opportunities to millions of people worldwide each year. We are on the ground in six continents and over 100 countries. British Council is operating in Nepal since 1959.

British Council is working in the area of youth leadership development. Our Youth Connect Programme supports young leaders and influencers to contribute to trust-building, cohesion and stability in their societies and represent their communities on a local, regional and national stage. The programme will address change around four main thematic areas of concern to young people: (i) Climate Change, (ii) Conflict and stability, (iii) Employability and (iv) Disconnection and alienation. 

Mentors for ‘Strengthening Youth Civil Society’

‘Strengthen Youth Civil Society’ aims to support initiatives to strengthen Youth CSO through grant funding and mentorship for creating stronger youth CSO to enable their positive youth engagement in climate and social issues. The support will help develop leadership and positive pathways for young people through their institutions, so that they can be bastions of trust, social cohesion, resilience, and constructive dialogue.

This intervention is a part of British Council’s overarching ‘Youth for Climate and Social Action’ (YCSA) project aimed at harnessing the potential of Nepalese youth by giving them opportunities to develop knowledge, skills and expand their networks. ‘Strengthening Youth Civil Society’ is a key component under YCSA, aimed to institutionalize marginalized young people’s voices through youth CSOs in Nepal, to combat climate change and other social issues.

The British Council is currently in the process of bringing in Youth CSOs with this objective as grants partners. The partners will, indicatively: 1) work to enhance voice and engagement of youth through inclusive collaborations between youth CSO (and CSO coalitions) and government for youth participation and representation, youth responsive budget and climate resilient planning, governance, social accountability; 2) run youth-led campaigns and inclusive community actions across federal levels, at scale, to promote GESI, and build social cohesion.

The British Council is seeking individuals to mentor these selected Youth CSO for development/refinement of grant intervention to align with issues of inclusion, climate, and other social issues and most importantly, guidance on grant implementation, building networks, and run effective dialogues.

Eligibility Criteria:

Essential:

• Individuals with at least a university degree in relevant field.
• Experienced in training, facilitating youth capacity for leadership.
• Demonstrable 5+ years’ experience in planning and implementing youth led campaigns and community actions.
• Experience working in good governance, CSO reform and development.
• Experienced in engagement of local government and a range of stakeholders.
• Sensitivity to diversity, inclusion and social justice.

Desirable:

• Adept in knowledge and use of tools for advocacy and Social Accountability.
• Strong writing, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Coordination skills and networking
• Experience working in a diverse community.

Duration of Assignment: Intermittent engagement from Mid-November 2024 till 31 March 2025

To apply, please read the details of the requirements in the attached Terms of Reference (TOR). 

Individuals meeting the criteria are requested to send the following to consultant@britishcouncil.org.np by 23.59 Nepali Standard Time on 30 October 2024. Please include “Application for Youth CSO Mentors” in the title of the email.

1. Updated CV (maximum 5 pages) including references' full name, job title, company name, email address and tel. Number.
2. Cover letter (max 750 words) stating how they meet the qualifications and experience requirements. Please include your expected daily rates in the cover letter.