Position: Fact-Checker
Contract: 1-year (fixed-term)
Project: Nepal Climate Change Information Integrity Initiative
Funded by: UNESCO Global Initiative on Information Integrity on Climate Change (GIIICC)
Location: Kathmandu, Nepal
About the Role
NepalFactCheck.org is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Fact-Checker for its Climate Desk under a one-year contract funded through UNESCO’s GIIICC project. The role focuses on identifying, investigating, and debunking climate-related misinformation circulating in Nepali media and online platforms.
Key Responsibilities
- Monitor Nepali-language and English-language media for climate misinformation
- Research and verify claims related to climate change, environment, and disaster risk
- Produce clear, evidence-based fact-check articles in Nepali
- Liaise with scientists, government sources, and international climate data repositories
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in journalism, environmental science, or a related field
- Strong research and writing skills in Nepali
- Training on fact-checking methodologies and tools
- Basic understanding of climate science and Nepal’s environmental context
- Ability to work independently and meet deadlines
To Apply
Send your CV and a cover letter to editor@nepalfactcheck.org with the subject line: Application – Fact-Checker, Climate Desk
Deadline: Rolling [This position is open until filled, we are assessing applications as they come]
NepalFactCheck.org is an equal opportunity employer. Women and candidates from marginalized communities are strongly encouraged to apply.