Youth Innovation Lab Hiring: Communication & Outreach Officer (UDAAN Project)
Youth Innovation Lab Hiring: Communication & Outreach Officer (UDAAN Project)
Youth Innovation Lab (YI-Lab) has announced an exciting career opportunity for dynamic young professionals: the role of Communication and Outreach Officer under the flagship UDAAN (Unleashing Digital Acceleration and Ambition of Nepali Youth) project.
If you are skilled in digital marketing, storytelling, podcast production, and event design with a passion for youth engagement, this role offers a great platform to make a national impact.
Job Summary
- Position Title: Communication and Outreach Officer
- Organization: Youth Innovation Lab (YI-Lab)
- Project Name: UDAAN Project (Supported by the European Union)
- Job Location: Kathmandu, Nepal (with frequent travels outside)
- Job Type: Full-Time (1-Year contract with extension possibilities)
- Salary Range: NPR 60,000 – NPR 70,000 (Gross, negotiable)
- Application Deadline: 15th September 2026 (11:59 PM NPT)
About Youth Innovation Lab & The UDAAN Project
Youth Innovation Lab (YI-Lab) is a civic tech organization dedicated to bridging science, open data, and technology to public policy by engaging young leaders and creators.
The UDAAN Project—led by YI-Lab alongside Heifer Project Nepal, NAAMII, and Women In Animation—is a 4-year initiative funded by the European Union. Its mission is to equip youth, especially marginalized groups and women, with high-demand digital skills in AI, coding, and creative technologies across four key components:
- PATHSHALA: Digital Skills Development
- KARYASHALA: Innovation, Hackathons, and Bootcamps
- KARMASHALA: Employment, Internships, and Fellowships
- NITISHALA: Digital Governance and Youth Policy Engagement
Key Responsibilities
As the Communication and Outreach Officer, your role will revolve around spreading awareness, driving program enrollments, and showcasing youth impact across Nepal:
- Strategy & Campaigns: Develop comprehensive communication campaigns compliant with EU visibility guidelines.
- Outreach & Mobilization: Lead nationwide youth engagement drives targeting schools, colleges, youth networks, and local governments with an emphasis on GESI (Gender Equality & Social Inclusion).
- Content Creation: Manage social media, author blogs, design newsletters, and translate complex technological concepts into accessible content.
- Podcasts & Storytelling: Plan, produce, and host the official UDAAN podcast series, featuring youth journeys and field innovations.
- Flagship Events: Lead the planning and execution of major youth events, including the Creator’s Carnival.
- Reporting & MEL: Document program milestones through multimedia and evaluate digital campaign analytics.
Qualifications & Requirements
- Education: Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Journalism, Media, Marketing, Development Studies, or a related field.
- Experience: 2 to 4 years of relevant work experience in communication, digital outreach, or media production.
- Skills:
- Proficiency with visual design tools (Canva, Adobe Creative Suite).
- Hands-on experience in podcast production and social media campaign strategies.
- Experience with youth-focused programs or donor-funded development projects is highly desirable.
- Strong fluency in written and spoken English and Nepali.
How to Apply
YI-Lab follows an inclusive, non-discriminatory recruitment policy and strongly encourages candidates from underrepresented backgrounds—including women, persons with disabilities, Dalit, Janajati, and Madhesi youth—to apply.
Since candidate interviews are conducted on a rolling basis, early submission is strongly recommended.
- Deadline: September 15, 2026 (11:59 PM NPT)
- Application Link: Apply directly via the YI-Lab Official Application Portal.
