Executive Director

About the role

EPRO, an Afghan NGO focused on environmental protection, ecosystem rehabilitation, climate resilience and sustainable natural resource management, is seeking an experienced Afghan professional to lead its work. The Executive Director reports to the Board of Directors or a designated governing body, is based in Kabul and travels to project locations. The role covers organizational strategy, programme quality, resource mobilization, financial and operational management, staff leadership, safeguarding and accountability.

Key responsibilities

• Draft and implement policies, Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and manuals
• Develop donor partnerships and coordinate with NEPA, the Ministry of Economy, UN agencies, humanitarian clusters and international organizations
• Manage partner registration, roster applications and due diligence
• Oversee organizational strategy, programme quality, resource mobilization, finance and operations, and staff leadership

Required profile

• Master's degree or PhD in an environmental field such as environmental protection, climate change, environmental science or natural resource management
• More than 10 years of senior management and leadership experience, including fundraising, donor-funded programme management and institutional coordination in Afghanistan
• Experience with government authorities and line ministries, especially NEPA and the Ministry of Economy
• Experience in donor engagement, grant management, proposal development, budget preparation and reporting
• Experience in UN and humanitarian cluster coordination, including partner prequalification, due diligence and roster applications
• Excellent English and proficiency in Dari and/or Pashto

What we offer

• A one-year appointment
• Negotiable compensation under a salary-based or separately agreed partnership-based arrangement

Applications (CV, cover letter, preferred engagement basis, compensation expectations or partnership terms, and three professional references) are submitted by email by 12 November 2026; only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.