Executive Director

About Organization

The Environmental Protection and Rehabilitation Organization (EPRO) is an Afghan non-governmental organization committed to environmental protection, ecosystem rehabilitation, climate resilience, and sustainable natural resource management across Afghanistan.

EPRO works to address environmental challenges through community-based, evidence-informed, and sustainable initiatives, with a focus on climate change adaptation, watershed and water resource management, land restoration, afforestation, biodiversity conservation, disaster risk reduction, and environmentally sustainable livelihoods.

The organization emphasizes community participation, institutional capacity development, strategic partnerships, transparency, accountability, and effective coordination with relevant government authorities, UN agencies, international organizations, donors, and civil society to promote environmental sustainability and resilient communities throughout Afghanistan.

Executive Director — Environmental Protection and Rehabilitation Organization (EPRO)

EPRO seeks an experienced Afghan professional to lead its environmental protection, ecosystem rehabilitation, climate resilience, and sustainable natural resource management work. Based in Kabul, with travel to project locations, the Executive Director will report to the Board of Directors or designated governing body.

The role oversees organizational strategy, programme quality, resource mobilization, financial and operational management, staff leadership, safeguarding, and accountability. Key responsibilities include drafting and implementing policies, Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), and manuals; developing donor partnerships; coordinating with NEPA, the Ministry of Economy, UN agencies, relevant humanitarian clusters, and international organizations; and managing partner registration, roster applications, and due diligence.

Applicants must hold a master’s degree or PhD in a relevant environmental field and have more than 10 years of management and leadership experience, including demonstrated success in fundraising, donor-funded programme management, and institutional coordination in Afghanistan. Excellent English and proficiency in Dari and/or Pashto are required.

The one-year appointment offers negotiable compensation under a salary-based or separately agreed partnership-based arrangement.

Submit a CV, cover letter, preferred engagement basis, compensation expectations or proposed partnership terms, and contact details for three professional references to [email protected]  by 12 November 2026.

Email subject: Application – Executive Director – EPRO
Vacancy reference: EPRO/0595/11/2016
Inquiries: 0781282848

• Educational Qualifications

Master’s degree or PhD in Environmental Protection, Climate Change, Environmental Science, Natural Resource Management, or another closely related discipline.

• Professional Experience and Leadership

More than 10 years of demonstrated experience in senior management and leadership positions, preferably within national or international NGOs, environmental organizations, or development institutions.

Proven track record in strategic planning, organizational development, institutional management, and leading multidisciplinary teams.

Demonstrated experience in managing complex programs, organizational operations, financial resources, internal controls, and institutional capacity development.

Strong experience in developing, reviewing, and implementing organizational policies, Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), and operational manuals.

• Institutional Coordination and Resource Mobilization

Substantial experience working with relevant government authorities and line ministries in Afghanistan, particularly the National Environmental Protection Agency (NEPA) and Ministry of Economy (MoEc).

Proven experience in donor engagement, partnership development, resource mobilization, grant management, proposal development, budget preparation, and donor reporting.

Demonstrated experience working with UN agencies, international NGOs, donors, and other development partners.

Proven ability to establish and maintain strategic institutional partnerships and represent an organization effectively in high-level coordination forums.

• UN, Humanitarian Cluster, and Partner Roster Experience

Demonstrated experience in humanitarian coordination mechanisms, particularly the Protection, Food Security and Agriculture (FSAC), Education, WASH, and Child Protection Clusters.

Practical understanding of inter-agency coordination, joint assessments, response planning, information sharing, activity reporting, and humanitarian coordination standards.

Experience in organizational registration, partner prequalification, due diligence, roster applications, and partnership development with UN agencies and international organizations.

Ability to translate coordination and partnership opportunities into effective programs, improved organizational capacity, and sustainable results.

• Technical Knowledge and Professional Skills

Sound understanding of Afghanistan’s environmental challenges, climate vulnerabilities, ecosystem rehabilitation, natural resource management, and community resilience.

Strong knowledge of climate adaptation, watershed management, water conservation, afforest

Submission Guidelines

Interested and qualified candidates are invited to submit the following documents via email:

An updated Curriculum Vitae (CV) highlighting relevant qualifications, professional experience, and leadership achievements.

A Cover Letter outlining suitability for the position, including relevant experience in organizational management, donor relations, UN coordination, and resource mobilization.

A statement indicating the preferred engagement arrangement (Salary-Based or Partnership-Based).

Salary expectations (for salary-based applicants) or a brief proposal outlining the suggested partnership arrangement.

Contact details of three professional references.

Application Email: [email protected]

Email Subject: Application – Executive Director – EPRO

Application Deadline: November 10, 2026

For further information, please contact: 0781282848.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. EPRO is committed to a transparent, fair, and merit-based recruitment process.