Deputy Executive Director

Vacancy Announcement (Internal and External): Deputy Executive Director

 Position: Deputy Executive Director
Location: Anek Marga, Baluwatar, Kathmandu, Nepal
Reports To: Executive Director
Type: Full-time
Application Deadline: 31^st July, 2025

Anticipated Starting Date: 1^st September, 2025

About the Organization:

Transcultural Psychosocial Organization Nepal (TPO Nepal) is one of Nepal’s leading psychosocial organizations, established in 2005 with the aim of promoting psychosocial well-being and mental health of children and families in conflict affected and other vulnerable communities. TPO Nepal is a knowledge-driven, innovative organization working in areas disrupted by violence and poverty. We strive to develop local psychosocial, mental health and conflict resolution capacity and systems that promote community resilience, quality of life and self-reliance through education, research, service delivery and advocacy.

We are committed to advancing psychosocial well-being and mental health across communities of Nepal. Our work spans community-based MHPSS services, policy advocacy, capacity-building, research, and innovations in mental health care. We operate in collaboration with government agencies, civil society, international partners and universities to build a healthier and more resilient Nepal.

Position Summary:

The Deputy Executive Director will work directly under the Executive Director to support daily operations, strategic planning, business development and organizational governance. This is a leadership role ideal for someone with strong management skills, a passion in mental health and psychosocial sector, and the ability to work in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment. The organization has a strategy to groom the candidate to take over the responsibility as the Executive Director of the organization over a defined period.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support the Executive Director in the overall management and accomplishment of organizational operations.
• Ensure effective and efficient internal communication and coordination across all three departments: program, research, admin & finance team.
• Assist in developing MEAL strategic plans including annual work plans, and performance metrics/indicators to ensure program effectiveness, learning and continuous improvement.
• Oversee administrative and operational systems to ensure efficiency and compliance with existing policies, Government of Nepal and donor requirements.
• Facilitate timely documentation, reporting, and communication with external stakeholders.
• Represent the organization in meetings, events, workshops and strategic forums as delegated.
• Support governance functions, including communications to the Executive Board, Management Committee, policy updates, and organizational reviews.
• Support Management Committee and the Head of Admin/Operations in staff development, performance management, succession planning, and fostering a positive organizational culture.
• Lead program/proposal development including budget and work plans based on requirements through donor mapping and strategic relationship management to ensure financial sustainability.
• Support to assess any organizational risk and develop risk mitigation measures including safeguarding and protection protocol.
• Take the office in-charge-ship in the absence of Executive Director.
• Lead special projects or organizational initiatives as assigned by the Executive Director.
• Support team to prepare budget and work plans based on requirements.

Required Qualifications and Experience:

• Minimum Master’s degree in Public Health, Psychiatry, Psychology, Social Sciences, Management, or a related field with recognition from a university.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in a leadership or managerial role in the non-profit or development sector preferably MHPSS.
• Proven experience in program or operations management, preferably in health or psychosocial and mental health.
• Excellent communication, leadership, organization management, and analytical skills.
• Strong understanding of NGO governance, donor compliance, government structure including health, social care, education and protections systems, and reporting requirements.
• Ability to multi-task, prioritize effectively, and work collaboratively within teams.
• Commitment to mental health equity and the values of social justice.

• Proven experience and performance in program development, grant writing and grant management with I/NGOs, universities and other funding agencies working in Nepal.
• Have a strong culture of inclusion, equity, and non-discrimination across the organization.
• Champion in integrity, transparency, and accountability in all aspects of leadership, modeling ethical behavior and adherence to TPO Nepal’s Code of Conduct, safeguarding, and anti-corruption policies.

Preferred:

• Experience working with or in coordination with government systems (health, education and protection) in Nepal.
• Familiarity with psychosocial and mental health systems, policy, service users and rights-based approaches.

How to Apply:

Interested and qualified candidates are requested to submit their updated CV, a cover letter with statement of motivation along with expected salary and benefits, and contact details of two referees to hrtponepal@tponepal.org.np with the subject line: Application for the post of Deputy Executive Director.

Note: Only short-listed candidates will be contacted for further process and informed about the next steps including the assessment methods. Any activity intended to influence the selection process will automatically lead to disqualification. All the selected candidates will undergo rigorous reference checks. TPO Nepal is committed to diversity and inclusion within its workforce, and encourages individuals from minority groups, indigenous groups, and persons with disabilities to apply. All applications will be treated with the strictest confidence. TPO Nepal does not tolerate any form of sexual exploitation and abuse, harassment, including sexual harassment, and discrimination.