The Biotechnology Society of Nepal (BSN) invites applications from enthusiastic, creative, and responsible professionals for the full-time position of Communication Officer at its office in Kausaltar, Bhaktapur.

Established in 2007, BSN is an apolitical, voluntary professional scientific society that promotes biotechnology through research, education, knowledge sharing, collaboration, capacity building, advocacy, and engagement with scientific and academic stakeholders.

This role offers an opportunity to communicate Nepalese science and biotechnology to wider audiences, connect researchers with society, and help strengthen Nepal’s presence in the global scientific community.

Position details

• Position: Communication Officer
• Duty station: BSN Office, Kausaltar, Bhaktapur
• Employment: Full-time
• Working days: Six days per week
• Initial contract: Six months, extendable based on performance and mutual agreement
• Monthly remuneration: NPR 22,000, all-inclusive except applicable government taxes
• Application review: Rolling basis; early applications are encouraged

Key responsibilities

The Communication Officer will:

• Manage BSN’s communication across Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, X, and other relevant platforms
• Turn research, scientific developments, events, and institutional activities into clear, accurate, and engaging stories
• Prepare news stories, feature articles, interviews, event reports, newsletters, website content, and social-media campaigns
• Support BSN’s participation in conferences, seminars, exhibitions, youth-science programmes, and policy dialogues
• Document BSN’s activities, people, achievements, partnerships, and milestones
• Help communicate the work of Nepalese researchers, students, communities, and institutions to national and international audiences
• Build communication relationships with scientists, universities, government agencies, industries, development partners, and other stakeholders

Who should apply?

Applicants should be passionate about science, biotechnology, technology, innovation, or education; have strong writing and communication skills; and be comfortable using social-media platforms. They should be creative, responsible, proactive, organized, willing to travel for field activities, and able to work independently and collaboratively.

Interest or experience in photography, video, graphic content, or digital storytelling is an advantage. A background in biotechnology, biological sciences, life sciences, science communication, journalism, media, communication, IT, or a related field is also an advantage. Strong communication skills and commitment to science communication will be valued alongside formal academic qualifications.

What BSN offers

The role provides opportunities to work with scientists and experts, build a portfolio of science-communication work, develop national and international connections, and contribute to BSN’s communication platforms. Selected work may be published through BSN platforms and scientific publications, including the Nepal Journal of Biotechnology. A certificate and experience letter may be provided upon successful completion of the assignment, subject to BSN procedures.

How to apply

Please submit:

• An updated CV
• A short cover letter explaining your interest in the position
• Relevant writing, communication, social-media, design, photography, video, or other portfolio samples, if available

Send your application to bioson01@gmail.com with the subject line: Application for Communication Officer – BSN.

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, and early applications are encouraged.

Be curious. Be creative. Communicate science. Be the voice of Nepali biotechnology.