Executive Director Internal Vacancy Announcement

July 6, 2026

INTERNAL VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT

Date: Monday, 6th July 2026

Youth Alliance for Environment (YAE) invites applications from qualified and motivated internal candidates for the position of Executive Director (ED).

Position Information

Position/Level Executive Director/12
Employment Type Full-Time
Contract Period 17 July 2026 – 16 July 2027
Duty Station YAE Head Office, Kathmandu (with travel as required)

Key Responsibilities

The Executive Director will provide overall strategic, operational, financial, and institutional leadership to YAE. Major responsibilities include:

  • Provide strategic leadership and organizational management.
  • Implement decisions of the Executive Board.
  • Manage programmes, finance, administration, and human resources.
  • Lead resource mobilization and partnership development.
  • Represent YAE with government agencies, donors, and stakeholders.
  • Ensure organizational compliance, accountability, and sustainable growth.

For more detailed please refer to the Executive Director Terms of Reference (TOR):

TOR: https://shorturl.at/QZQpi

Minimum Qualifications

Applicants should possess:

  • A Master’s degree in Environmental Science, or other relevant discipline.
  • At least ten (10) years of relevant professional experience, including five (5) years in a senior management or leadership role.
  • Demonstrated experience in strategic leadership, policy engagement, programme management, financial management, institutional development, and resource mobilization.
  • Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.

Benefits

The selected candidate will receive benefits in accordance with the Executive Director Employment Contract and YAE policies.

Application Procedure

Interested internal candidates are requested to submit:

  • A cover letter expressing interest in the position.
  • An updated Curriculum Vitae (CV).
  • Copy of Academic Certificates and Citizenship Certificate.

Applications should be submitted to the Executive Director Selection Committee via ed.recruitment@yae.org.np no later than Sunday, 12th July 2026 at 5:00 PM.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for the next stage of the selection process. YAE reserves the right to accept or reject any or all applications without assigning any reason.

Executive Director Selection Committee, Youth Alliance for Environment (YAE)

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