Re Announcement - Executive Director

Duty Station: Prayatna Nepal contact office- Raniban, Kathmandu, NepalPosition: Executive Director (ED)Application Deadline: October 31, 2026Position Type: Part-timeAbout Prayatna NepalPrayatna Nepal is a women-led, non-profit, non-political, and non-religious organization established in 2015 to advance the rights, dignity, leadership, safety, and meaningful participation of women and girls with disabilities in Nepal. Guided by the principle “Nothing About Us Without Us,” the organization works on disability rights, gender equality, sexual and reproductive health and rights, gender-based violence prevention, safe mobility, digital accessibility, digital rights, and the leadership of women with disabilities.Prayatna Nepal seeks a competent, accountable, and results-oriented Executive Director (Part-Time Position) to provide strategic and executive leadership, manage organizational operations, perform collaborative roles between the Executive Committee and project/program team, effectively mobilize organizational and project resources, strengthen partnerships, develop collaboration with donor agencies, development partners and relevant stakeholders and ensure effective implementation of its programs and projects.1. Purpose of the PositionThe Executive Director will be responsible for translating the organization's strategic plan and priorities into measurable results, ensuring operational and financial accountability, maintaining donor confidence, strengthening staff performance, and advancing the rights and leadership of women and girls with disabilities.This is a senior leadership position requiring demonstrated professional competence, independent decision-making, integrity, and a strong commitment to disability rights and gender equality. The successful candidate must be able to lead the organization effectively within a part-time working arrangement.2. Essential Eligibility CriteriaOnly women with disabilities are eligible to apply for this position. Applicants must meet all the following essential criteria:Be a woman with a disability who is committed to the rights, dignity, leadership, and meaningful participation of women and girls with disabilities.Have substantial, demonstrable professional experience working with organizations of persons with disabilities (OPDs), disability rights organizations, women's rights organizations, or related civil society institutions.Demonstrate a strong understanding of the social and human rights models of disability, gender equality, intersectionality, accessibility, and the barriers faced by women and girls with disabilities.Have proven experience in organizational leadership, program management, staff supervision, institutional development, or coordination of multi-stakeholder initiatives.Demonstrate experience in project planning, implementation, monitoring, reporting, and results-based management.Have practical knowledge of donor-funded projects, grant compliance, budget monitoring, financial accountability, and donor reporting.Demonstrate the ability to develop funding proposals, identify fundraising opportunities, build donor relationships, and support organizational sustainability.Possess strong communication, negotiation, partnership-building, and professional representation skills.Demonstrate high standards of integrity, transparency, confidentiality, professional ethics, and accountability.Be willing and able to undertake the responsibilities of a part-time Executive Director and comply with organizational policies, procedures, and reporting requirements.IMPORTANT NOTE: Applicants must provide sufficient evidence of meeting the essential criteria. General interest in disability rights, personal connections, or membership in a disability organization alone will not substitute for demonstrated professional competence.3. Key Roles and ResponsibilitiesA. Strategic and Organizational LeadershipLead the implementation of Prayatna Nepal's strategic plan, annual operational plans, and