Chief Operating Officer (COO) - Tasveer Academy

Job Description

Tasveer is Nepal's premier visual storytelling media production house, specializing in photography, videography, cinematic storytelling, documentaries, and digital content production . Established in 2012 and building upon a legacy of visual documentation since 1994, Tasveer creates meaningful visual content that informs, inspires, and connects .

Tasveer is evolving into a multi-vertical media ecosystem with distinct business units:

Studio: Professional photography and videography production services

Academy: Creative education and workforce development

Weddings: Cinematic wedding photography and videography

Talks: Creative events, panels, and public engagements

Tech: Media technology solutions and equipment

Documentary: Long-form storytelling on Nepal's culture and heritage

Tasveer Academy is the education and workforce development wing of Tasveer. We exist to build a professional creative workforce for Nepal's media and visual storytelling industry.

While we offer structured training in Photography, Videography, Photo Editing, and Video Editing, our mission extends to developing all the manpower required for Tasveer's operations and the broader creative domain:

• Production professionals (Camera Operators, Lighting Technicians, Gaffers)
• Post-production specialists (Editors, Colorists, Sound Designers, VFX Artists)
• Technical experts (Audio Engineers, Equipment Technicians)
• Creative leaders (Creative Directors, Art Directors, Storyboard Artists)
• Operations managers (Production Managers, Studio Managers, Client Relations)
• Creative entrepreneurs (Freelancers, Studio Owners)

Tasveer Academy is not just a school—it is a talent pipeline for Tasveer's verticals and Nepal's growing creative economy.

Position: Chief Operating Officer (COO) - Tasveer Academy

Reporting To: Founder / Group CEO

Location: Bagbazar, Kathmandu, Nepal

Employment Type: Full-Time

Career Track: Leadership Pipeline to CEO - Tasveer Academy

We are seeking a dynamic, operationally-focused Chief Operating Officer to serve as the second-in-command for Tasveer Academy. This is a "builder" role—someone comfortable operating with limited resources in the early stages, building systems from the ground up, and scaling the Academy as it grows.

The COO will be responsible for translating the Founder's creative vision into operational reality—managing day-to-day operations, building a team, overseeing student onboarding and success, and ensuring the financial health of the Academy.

Tasveer is building executive leadership across all verticals. Each business unit is designed to eventually operate as an independent entity with its own CEO.

This role is designed as a leadership pipeline to CEO - Tasveer Academy.

The COO will be groomed for promotion to CEO, subject to the achievement of measurable milestones. This is not guaranteed—it is earned through performance and commitment. But it is a genuine opportunity for someone who wants to build something significant in Nepal.

Milestone Description

1 Successfully launch and run 3 cohorts

2 Student completion rate > 80%

3 Net Promoter Score (NPS) > 60

4 Build and manage a team of 10+ staff

5 Achieve annual revenue targets (to be set)

6 Complete 2+ years of service with exemplary performance

7 Establish CTEVT affiliation or ISO 29990 certification

8 Develop at least 2 new training programs beyond the core four (e.g., Sound Design, Motion Graphics, Production Management)

Promotion to CEO is subject to formal performance review by the Group CEO and Board of Advisors.

The CEO - Tasveer Academy will receive:

• Significant salary increase
• Enhanced profit share
• Additional equity in Tasveer Academy
• Full P&L responsibility for the Academy vertical
• Representation in Group strategy meetings
• Authority to lead Academy's expansion into new cities or online markets

Area: Responsibility

Operational Setup: Establish Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for student enrollment, batch management, course delivery

Systems Implementation: Select and set up the Learning Management System (LMS)

Team Building: Recruit Teaching Assistants, Community Managers, and support staff

Strategic Partnerships: Build relationships with corporate clients for internship/placement pipelines

Curriculum Support: Work with the Founder to ensure curriculum delivery readiness

Industry Alignment: Ensure training programs align with Tasveer's actual operational needs

Area: Responsibility

Student Experience: Manage the full student lifecycle—lead generation, enrollment, engagement, post-course follow-up

Financial Oversight: Manage budgets, track revenue, report on financial performance

Operational Excellence: Continuously optimize delivery processes

Team Leadership: Lead and mentor staff, trainers, and administrators

Quality Assurance: Ensure high completion rates and strong NPS scores

Curriculum Expansion: Identify and develop new training programs (e.g., Sound Design, Motion Graphics, Production Management, Drone Operation)

Talent Pipeline Management: Build a system to place Academy graduates into Tasveer's verticals and partner organizations

Market Expansion: Identify opportunities for new courses, partnerships, or satellite campuses

Education MBA

Experience :10+ years of leadership experience in operations, business management, or education/ed-tech

Track Record: Proven experience in scaling a business or launching a new initiative

Startup Mindset: Comfortable in resource-constrained environments; willing to handle day-to-day tasks

Nepali Education Ecosystem: Understanding of Nepal's TVET (Technical and Vocational Education and Training) landscape

Media/Creative Industry: Background in photography, videography, or visual arts

CTEVT Affiliation Process: Familiarity with regulatory compliance for training providers

Talent Development: Experience in building workforce development or placement programs

Competency & Description

Strategic & Operational Thinking: Translate high-level goals into actionable roadmaps

Financial Acumen: Understand P&L, budgeting, and resource allocation

People Management: Build and motivate teams

Analytical Skills: Data-driven decision-making for improving student outcomes

Communication: Excellent English and Nepali (written and spoken)

Relationship Building: Ability to build partnerships with industry, government, and educational institutions

We offer a "Founder's Package" —a blend of cash, profit share, and equity designed for long-term commitment and high-upside potential.

Monthly Salary :NPR 10,000 (Stipend)

Assets/Equipment: No assets provided until launch

Monthly Salary: NPR 25,000

Profit Share: 10% of Academy net profit per month

Monthly Salary: NPR 50,000

10% Sweat Equity in Tasveer Academy Vests over 2 years

Upon Promotion to CEO, additional 5% Equity vests over 3 years

• Full-time commitment of at least 5 years
• Equity vesting is contingent on commitment duration
• Detailed vesting schedule to be formalized in Shareholders' Agreement
  

Phase: Title: Compensation: Equity: P&L Responsibility

Months 0-3: COO (Pre-Launch): NPR 10,000/month: 10% (vesting) None

Year 1: COO (Post-Launch): NPR 25,000/month + 10% profit share: 10% (vesting): Shared with board of directors

Year 2: COO (Scaling): NPR 50,000/month + 10% profit share: 10% (vesting): Shared with board of directors

Year 3+: CEO - Tasveer Academy: Negotiated + 20%+ profit share: 5% (vesting)

Full P&L

Interested candidates are invited to submit their application at [email protected] with:

1. CV (highlighting operational leadership experience)
2. Cover Letter (outlining your vision for building a creative workforce in Nepal)