Romi Shrestha

Department

Impact Hub Kathmandu

Job Title

Communications and Outreach Officer

INSTRUCTION LANGUAGES

English

PERSONAL BIO

Romi Shrestha is the Communications and Outreach Officer at Impact Hub Kathmandu, where she leads strategic communications, stakeholder engagement, and outreach initiatives to strengthen Impact Hub Kathmandu's innovation and entrepreneurship ecosystem. She holds an MBA and brings a diverse professional background, including experience as a Consulate Officer, where she worked closely with the Government of Nepal and the diplomatic missions of India and Nepal, supporting international citizens and fostering cross-cultural collaboration. With experience in facilitating entrepreneurship events, international exchange initiatives, and multi-stakeholder partnerships, Romi advocates for meaningful community engagement. Passionate about collaboration, she believes that meaningful impact is created when diverse people, ideas, and sectors come together to address complex challenges. In her free time, Romi enjoys swimming, reading, traveling, and practicing numerology.

WORK EXPERIENCE AND AWARDS

‍Project Lead (NTU Traineeship),Impact Hub Kathmandu (Mar 2026)‍
Program Coordinator (ADB Assistive Device Makeathon), Impact Hub Kathmandu (February 2025)‍
Communications Officer (Roots of Circularity -RoC, Nepal), Impact Hub Kathmandu (July 2024 – Present)‍
Project Coordinator, (APAC Regional Gathering 2024) Impact Hub Kathmandu (Nov 2024)‍
Communications and Outreach Officer Impact Hub Kathmandu (July 2024 - Present)‍
Executive Secretary, Honorary Consular Corps- Nepal (August 2021 - July 2024)‍
Senior Consulate Officer (Honorary Consulateof Republic of Poland), (Apr 2019 - June 2024)

AWARDS

Letter of Appreciation by Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Nepal and Honorary Consular Corps- Nepal; Humanitarian Aid to Afghanistan; Management and Administrative Support. January 16, 2022‍
Letterof Gratitude by Government of Poland; Repatriation of Polish Nationals. July 2021

EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND

Master's in Business Administration | Pokhara University
Bachelor’s in Business Administration | Ace Institute of Management, Pokhara University

VacancIES

Brief Introduction of the Department

The Finance Department plays a vital role in ensuring the organization's financial stability, accountability, and efficient use of resources. It is responsible for managing financial planning, budgeting, accounting, payments, billing, financial reporting, and maintaining accurate financial records. The department also works closely with program and operations teams to develop and monitor project budgets, process financial transactions, and ensure compliance with organizational policies and donor requirements. By supporting sound financial management and coordination, the Finance Department enables the organization to effectively implement its programs and achieve its strategic objectives.

Department Staff Number

Less than 5 people

Internship Job Description

The Finance Department Internship provides interns with practical exposure to the financial and administrative functions that support organizational operations and programs. Throughout the internship, interns will work closely with the finance team and gain a basic understanding of financial processes, budgeting, and coordination in a professional environment.

Interns will be guided through key areas such as financial record-keeping, budget preparation and monitoring, program budgeting, payment scheduling, billing, invoice processing, and expense tracking. They will also learn how financial activities are coordinated across different projects and departments to ensure smooth operations and compliance with organizational procedures.

In addition, interns will support routine finance and administrative tasks, assist with maintaining financial documentation, and observe how budgets are managed throughout the lifecycle of programs. This internship offers an opportunity to understand the connection between finance and program implementation while developing essential organizational, analytical, and coordination skills.

By the end of the internship, interns will have gained foundational knowledge of finance operations, budgeting processes, payment management, and financial coordination, preparing them with practical skills and experience that can be applied in future roles within finance, administration, or project management.

Preferred Intern Education Level

Undergraduate Students

Preferred Intern Skill Sets or Qualities

Basic understanding of accounting andfinancial management principles.
Good organizational skills with strong attention to detail and accuracy.
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office applications.
Strong communication, teamwork, and willingness to learn in a professional environment.
Ability to manage timeeffectively, maintain confidentiality, and complete tasks responsibly.

Internship Period

Mid-June ~ Early September

Others

Expected working hoursper week : 30 hours per week
Neither salaries(subsidies) nor benefits will be provided.