Head of Mission - Nepal

About the role

After a catastrophic flash flood near the Nepal-China border on 26 August 2026, which killed at least 165 people and left hundreds missing, IsraAID is seeking a Head of Mission to lead its emergency mission in Nepal. This full-time, immediate-start leadership role covers strategic and operational coordination, team leadership and partnership engagement to deliver an effective and timely humanitarian response.

Key responsibilities

• Lead the emergency mission strategy, build coordination with government, clusters, community groups and local stakeholders, and guide rapid assessments and short-term plans prioritising protection, WASH, MHPSS and community recovery.
• Lead the emergency response team, oversee recruitment and onboarding, ensure staff safety and duty of care, and provide coaching and mentoring.
• Engage donors, UN agencies and partners, help write rapid project proposals, and ensure compliance with donor requirements and financial accountability.
• Manage the emergency budget, work with HQ on procurement and logistics, and set up temporary operational structures.
• Monitor security and operational conditions, update contingency and evacuation plans, and represent IsraAID in coordination meetings with OCHA, clusters and government structures.

Required profile

• BA in international development, emergency management, social sciences or another relevant field.
• At least 5 years of experience in humanitarian or development settings.
• Fluent Spanish and English (a must).
• Experience in emergency contexts, especially protection and logistics response, and substantial experience managing significant budgets.
• Significant experience with international coordination structures and strong organisational skills under tight deadlines.