Communication and Outreach Officer

Communication and Outreach Officer

Job Description

Job Type: Full-time 

Duration: One year (with possible extension)

Location: Kathmandu (with frequent travel outside)

Salary: NPR 50,000 – 55,000 (Gross, Negotiable)

About the organization: Youth Innovation Lab (YI-Lab) is a not-for-profit civic tech company that works at the intersection of emerging cutting-edge technological tools and their applications by equipping young professionals to solve emerging challenges in our community. YI-Lab’s mission statement is, ‘to engage young people to bridge science to people and policy through innovation’. YI-Lab harnesses indigenous knowledge, citizen science approach, develops low-cost technological solutions, promotes open data, promotes entrepreneurship, and conducts evidence-based advocacy campaigns. YI-Lab provides a conducive environment for young people to co-create solutions for inclusive development.

About the project: The UDAAN (Unleashing Digital Acceleration and Ambition of Nepali Youth) project, led by Youth Innovation Lab together with Heifer Project Nepal, NAAMII, and Women In Animation and supported by the European Union, is a nationwide initiative aimed at empowering young women and men across Nepal with the skills, opportunities, and resources needed to thrive in the digital economy. 

Implemented over four years, the project focuses on advancing digital literacy, fostering innovation and entrepreneurship, and creating pathways to employment through training programs in AI, coding, and creative technologies, as well as internships, fellowships, and innovation hubs in partnership with local governments, academic institutions, and the private sector. 

With a strong commitment to gender equality and social inclusion, UDAAN prioritizes marginalized and underrepresented youth, contributing to a more inclusive, resilient, and future-ready workforce in Nepal. The action is implemented through four interconnected components:

1. PATHSHALA - Digital Skills Development: Builds future-ready digital skills through AI, Coding, and Animation schools. Using tiered, hybrid learning, it prepares young Nepali women and men for jobs, innovation, and entrepreneurship in the digital economy. 
2. KARYASHALA - Innovation and Experimentation: Transforms youth skills into real-world digital solutions through hackathons and bootcamps. It nurtures innovation with mentorship and incubation, turning ideas into scalable impact. 
3. KARMASHALA - Employment and Career Pathways: Connects young Nepali youth to real-world work experience through internships and fellowships. It bridges skills to careers by placing youth in government and private sector roles, building employability and professional confidence.
4. NITISHALA - Policy and System Strengthening: Strengthens youth participation in digital governance through policy dialogues, innovation hubs, and civic engagement. It bridges youth, communities, and local governments to institutionalize inclusive and sustainable digital transformation. 

Job Description: The Communication and Outreach Officer will lead the design and implementation of integrated communication, outreach, and engagement strategies for the UDAAN project.

The role will focus on increasing awareness, driving enrollment, strengthening stakeholder engagement, and amplifying the project’s visibility and impact through strategic communication, storytelling, and creative engagement initiatives, including podcast production and large-scale youth engagement events such as the Creator’s Carnival.

Required Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Media, Marketing, Development Studies, or related field
• 2–4 years of relevant experience in communication, outreach, or digital marketing
• Experience managing digital campaigns and content creation
• Experience working with youth programs or development projects (preferred)
• Experience in donor-funded projects is an advantage
• Excellent communication, coordination, and reporting skills

Skills & Competencies

• Strong writing, storytelling, and content development skills
• Digital marketing and social media management
• Graphic design and multimedia skills (e.g., Canva, Adobe tools)
• Ability to simplify complex/technical concepts for wider audiences
• Experience in podcast production, storytelling, or multimedia content creation
• Experience in event design and youth engagement campaigns
• Strong coordination and interpersonal skills
• Analytical skills for tracking communication performance
• Commitment to gender equality and social inclusion (GESI)
• Excellent written and spoken English and Nepali

Key Responsibilities

1. Communication Strategy & Campaign Management

• Develop and implement a comprehensive communication and outreach strategy aligned with project goals
• Design and execute targeted campaigns for different audiences (youth, institutions, partners)
• Ensure compliance with EU visibility and branding guidelines
• Align communication efforts with program milestones and enrollment targets

2. Outreach & Participation Mobilization

• Lead nationwide outreach strategies to ensure inclusive participation
• Engage with schools, colleges, youth networks, CSOs, and local governments
• Organize orientation sessions, info campaigns, and enrollment drives
• Ensure strong participation of women, rural youth, and marginalized communities

3. Content Development & Digital Communication

• Manage digital platforms and social media campaigns
• Develop high-quality content, including:
  • Social media posts and campaigns
  • Blogs, newsletters, and knowledge products
  • Success stories and testimonials
  • Multimedia content (graphics, videos, reels)
• Translate technical program content into accessible, youth-friendly messaging

4. Creative Engagement & Storytelling Initiatives

• Lead the design and implementation of a UDAAN podcast series, including:
  • Content planning and thematic development
  • Coordination with speakers, youth, and experts
  • Oversight of production, editing, and dissemination
• Develop storytelling formats to showcase youth journeys, innovation, and impact
• Use creative media to enhance engagement and learning across project components

5. Events & Flagship Engagements

• Lead the planning and execution of outreach and engagement events, including the Creator’s Carnival
• Design event concepts aligned with youth engagement and digital innovation goals
• Coordinate logistics, partners, communication, and visibility for events
• Ensure inclusive participation and strong audience engagement

6. Media & Stakeholder Engagement

• Build and manage relationships with media, influencers, and partner organizations
• Coordinate press releases, media coverage, and public communication
• Strengthen partnerships to expand outreach and visibility

7. Documentation, Learning & Reporting

• Ensure high-quality documentation of activities through photos, videos, and stories
• Track communication performance (reach, engagement, conversions)
• Monitor outreach effectiveness and enrollment trends
• Prepare reports aligned with project MEL systems
• Use insights to continuously improve communication strategies

Reporting Line

The Communication and Outreach Officer will report to the Project Lead and work closely with program, technical, and consortium teams.

Application Process

We highly encourage all interested applicants, especially youth and young professionals and candidates from discriminated groups (women, Dalit, Janajati, Madhesi/Terai, and other minority communities) to apply.

We are having interviews on a rolling basis and encourage interested candidates to apply as soon as possible. Only shortlisted candidates will be called for an interview.

Deadline for submission of application: 11:59 PM 26 April 2026 Nepal Time

Application Procedure: Interested candidates who meet the above requirements are requested to apply through the link -https://jobs.yilab.org.np/jobs/detail/communication-and-outreach-officer-176