Executive Director

ANNOUNCEMENT

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

DEVELOPMENT SECTOR

One of our Clients in the development sector is recruiting an Executive Director to lead the next phase of growth and development of the organization, including implementation of a new strategic plan, program development and implementation, staffing, operational management and administration. S/he will represent the organisation with all external and internal stakeholders, including government, partners and funders. 

The Director based in Kathmandu, reports to the Board Chair and Board of Directors. S/he will play a critical role in providing overall leadership for strengthening the organizational business model and operating structure. Working closely with the Board Chair, Board of Directors, and the donors, the Director will carry forward the organization’s mission and strategy and translate the values and expertise of leadership into an outstanding portfolio of programs. S/he will ensure that the organization’s vision translates into measurable goals and outcomes as well as develop key initiatives to enhance the organizational impact.

The Organization

• Established nearly a decade ago, our Client is a Nepal-based organization whose mission is to innovate solutions in rural health care – through training and hospital support – and to advocate for their scale up with the government of Nepal.
• The organisation is governed by a Board of distinguished Nepalese, and has a staff of approximately 35. Its core values include: share and care; excellence; integrity; and respect for the individual.
• The organisation works according to several principles:
• Collaborate closely with the Nepal government – the main rural health care provider—and have a positive impact on government policies with an aim to improving health care for rural populations.
• Select strategic training cadres – which involves 'task-shifting' from traditional medical roles.
• Extend beyond training – to include workplace support and advocacy.
• Innovate—based on a growing body of research in the Nepal context.

Candidate Profile:

The ED will be thoroughly committed to the organization’s mission. The candidate should have exceptional organisational and leadership skills, with an ability to effectively lead teams. Concrete demonstrable experience and other qualifications include:

1. M.D. or PhD in relevant field
2. 15+ years of executive leadership and management experience in a social service organization. Health sector experience in Nepal highly desirable.
3. Proven ability to develop and design effective strategic plans for a non-profit organization.
4. Should be able to build support with the staff and within a well-established Board.
5. Innovative approach, able to both think outside the box and implement operationally. Strong problem-solving skills.
6. Seasoned and astute executive, who will understand the organization’s history, mission and organizational structure.
7. Excellent oral and written communication skills in English and Nepali

Application Method:

Interested and competent applicants are requested to fill up an online application form available on www.people2people.com.np and submit (i) an application letter (ii) a recent Curriculum Vitae no later than 5th November 2015 / ThursdayFor queries please contact People2People at 01-5539788 / 5539746 or via emailapplication@people2people.com.np

The competitive compensation package will be based on qualifications, experience and salary history.

Only short listed candidates will be contacted