UN Is Hiring a National Information Officer in Kathmandu: Deadline 23 October
The United Nations Information Centre in Kathmandu is hiring a National Information Officer (NO-C). Only candidates with Nepalese nationality can apply, and the deadline is 23 October 2026.
The United Nations Information Centre (UNIC) in Kathmandu is hiring a National Information Officer, and this one is open only to Nepali nationals. The post sits at the NO-C level in the Department of Global Communications, and the official posting shows a deadline of 23 October 2026. Postings on the UN Careers Portal are removed at 11:59 p.m. New York time on the deadline date, so an application left to the last evening in Nepal is already too late.
At a glance
| Deadline | 23 October 2026 (removed 11:59 p.m. New York time) |
|---|---|
| Posts | Not stated in the posting |
| Location | Kathmandu, Nepal |
| Grade | National Professional Officer, NO-C |
| Eligibility | Nepalese nationality only; English and Nepali required |
| Official channel | UN Careers, then Inspira |
What the role involves
This is the communications job at the heart of how the UN speaks to Nepal. The officer manages contacts and networking with the media, non-governmental organisations, government officials, international and national organisations, business groups and civil society in Nepal. The work includes developing and implementing communications strategies, and handling crisis communications and reputational risk when a story turns difficult. It is a public-facing role in the fullest sense: the person in it shapes what Nepali audiences hear from the United Nations, in English and in Nepali, day after day.
That matters because the posting treats the two languages as equally required, not as a bonus. Fluency in English and Nepali is a stated requirement, and the day-to-day work runs through Nepali media, Nepali officials and Nepali civil society. A candidate who can write a sharp press line in English and then explain the same point clearly on Nepali radio or television is exactly who this post is built for.
Who can apply
The Special Notice is unambiguous: only candidates with Nepalese nationality are eligible. Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply. On education, the posting asks for an advanced university degree, a Master or Doctorate or equivalent, in communications, journalism, public information or a related field. A first-level university degree can stand in its place if it comes with two additional years of qualifying experience.
On experience, the bar is five years of progressively responsible work, including managing contacts and networking with the media, NGOs, government officials, international and national organisations, business groups and civil society in Nepal. Experience in developing and implementing communications strategies is required, and so is experience in crisis communications or reputational risk management. Desirable extras include speaking to diverse audiences, working across multimedia platforms, and experience with the UN or a comparable international organisation.
How to apply
Apply through the official UN Careers posting for Job Opening 286168. The posting page carries an Apply Now link, and applicants are urged to follow the instructions in the online recruitment platform, Inspira, and to read the Applicant Guide in the Help tile of the Inspira account-holder homepage. The UN charges no fee at any stage of its recruitment. Anyone asking for payment in exchange for this post is running a scam.
What to do next
Read the full posting before you start, then build your Inspira profile around the two things the posting keeps repeating: media networking in Nepal, and communications strategy plus crisis communications. Give concrete examples with dates, outlets and outcomes, not general claims about being a good communicator. Because the deadline falls at 11:59 p.m. New York time, aim to submit at least a day early in Nepal time, and check that every required document is attached before you press submit. For more Nepal job news, see our Nepal coverage.