Experience Required

More than 2 years

Number of Positions

1

Location

Based in Kathmandu Valley with visits to outside the valley and country if required

Contract

2 Years

Reports To

Head of Recruitment, Selection and Matriculation (RSM)

Job Purpose

The Youth Engagement Coordinator drives TFN Fellowship recruitment pipeline by building sustained relationships with prospective candidates and academic institutions. This role owns the candidate experience end-to-end — from first outreach and motivation-building through application support to final conversion — while cultivating long-term partnerships with universities and youth networks that feed TFN talent pipeline.

Key Responsibilities

Office Management / Culture

Lead and participate in RSM meetings

Active participation in Reflection, Check-In and team meetings

1. College Engagement & Outreach

Source and engage prospects from colleges, universities, and other institutions

Build and sustain relationships with academics and institutional stakeholders

Lead high-visibility events and info sessions to raise TFN profile among target youth

Provide 1-1 cultivation support to individual prospects

2. Candidate Funneling — Recruitment, Cultivation & Matriculation

Guide prospects through the funneling process via phone calls and in-person meetings

Drive virtual engagement through social media, digital media, email, and SMS

Conduct 1-1 conversations with prospects to sustain motivation and address concerns

3. Selection Support (First Interview & Assessment Centre)

Invite and schedule candidates for interviews and Assessment Centre

Support candidates through the interview and Assessment Centre process

4. Info-Session & Event Management

Manage participant invitations end-to-end

Ensure logistical readiness aligned to expected participation

5. Documentation & Reporting

Maintain regular, accurate updates in CRM (Salesforce)

Track and analyze engagement data to inform recruitment strategy

Document engagements and outcomes on an ongoing basis

Competencies and Experience Required

Interpersonal Skills — Relates well to all kinds of people, inside and outside the organisation; builds appropriate rapport; builds constructive and effective relationships; uses diplomacy and tactfulness; can diffuse high-tension situations comfortably

Influencing Others — Ability to influence and motivate others; able to develop and deliver presentations for the public, primarily for attracting potential Fellows to the program

Drive for Results — Can be counted on to exceed goals successfully; is constantly and consistently one of the top performers; very bottom-line oriented; steadfastly pushes self and others for results

Planning — Accurately scopes out length and difficulty of tasks and projects; sets objectives and goals; breaks down work into process steps; develops schedules and task/people assignments; anticipates and adjusts for problems and roadblocks; measures performance against goals; evaluates results

Strategic Thinking & Problem Solving — Able to identify, prioritize and proactively anticipate opportunities and problems; capable of using logic and data to analyse situations and develop high-quality, actionable strategies & solutions

Self-Reflective and Learning — Ability to reflect on the work and willingness to learn; continuously improves self, as well as the recruitment process and the team

Adaptability — Can cope effectively with changing circumstances and priorities; is not fazed by last-minute changes; takes differences and changes in their stride; responds positively to the need to adapt to changes

Decision Making — Able to use appropriate context, data and information to make sensible and timely decisions and displays sound judgement when faced with a tough situation

Passion — Passionate for the mission and vision of Teach For Nepal and able to communicate that passion and enthusiasm with others; believes in the Core Values of Teach For Nepal

Eligibility Criteria

Minimum Bachelor’s Degree in any discipline with 2 years of work experience (STEM & Business graduates are encouraged to apply)

Experience working with Young people in youth development initiatives, campus engagement, educational institutions, NGOs, or youth led organizations preferred

Experience coordinating events, campaigns or volunteer activities is preferred

Strong in both Nepali and English languages

Flexible approach to working hours

Willing to travel in and outside Nepal if necessary

Strong computer competency (at least Office package)

About Company

Teach For Nepal is an education movement with the vision to provide quality education to all children by

transforming exceptional university graduates and young professionals into inspirational teachers in

classrooms and lifelong leaders. Teach For Nepal currently has 57 outstanding university graduates as

Fellows teaching in Public and government schools in 5 districts and also 476 Alumni in Alumni network.