Executive Director

A. Strategy & Organiza onal Leadership Develop and execute the Forum's 3–5 year strategic roadmap in alignment with the Board's vision. Translate organiza onal objec ves into annual plans, priori es, budgets, and measurable KPIs. Build a high-performing and accountable secretariat/team. Establish effec ve governance, opera ng systems, policies, and repor ng mechanisms. Regularly report organiza onal performance, financial posi on, key ini a ves, and risks to the Board. Iden fy emerging opportuni es and challenges affec ng young entrepreneurs in Nepal. B. Entrepreneur Ecosystem & Member Engagement Develop strategies to grow and retain a strong membership base of young entrepreneurs. Create meaningful pla orms for members to connect, collaborate, learn, and access opportuni es. Develop programs such as: Entrepreneurship development Mentorship Leadership programs Business networking Investor/business matching Knowledge-sharing forums o Market and interna onal exposure Ensure members receive tangible value from their associa on with the Forum. Build a strong sense of community and belonging among members. C. Government, Policy & Advocacy Represent the Forum in discussions with Government of Nepal, ministries, regulatory bodies, local governments, and other ins tu ons. Iden fy policies and regulatory issues affec ng young entrepreneurs and coordinate the Forum's advocacy efforts. Develop evidence-based policy recommenda ons and posi on papers. Build construc ve rela onships with policymakers and relevant government agencies. Posi on the Forum as a credible voice for Nepal's young business community. D. Strategic Partnerships & External Rela ons Establish and maintain partnerships with: Business associa ons Chambers and industry bodies Financial ins tu ons Investors and venture capital firms Development organiza ons Universi es and educa onal ins tu ons Interna onal entrepreneurship networks Corporate organiza ons o Media organiza ons Iden fy opportuni es for strategic collabora ons, sponsorships, grants, and joint ini a ves. Represent the Forum at na onal and interna onal business events. E. Business Development & Financial Sustainability Develop sustainable revenue models for the organiza on. Lead sponsorship and partnership development. Iden fy grants, ins tu onal partnerships, membership revenue, event revenue, and other legi mate funding opportuni es. Prepare and manage the annual organiza onal budget. Ensure responsible u liza on of organiza onal resources. Work closely with the Board and Finance func on to maintain financial discipline and transparency. F. Events & Flagship Ini a ves Provide strategic leadership for major Forum events and ini a ves. Oversee high-impact programs such as: Annual entrepreneurship summits Business networking events CEO/Founder forums Policy dialogues Startup showcases Mentorship programs Awards and recogni on programs Interna onal business delega ons Ensure events create measurable value rather than becoming purely ceremonial ac vi es. G. Brand, Communica on & Public Representa on Act as the public face and spokesperson of the Forum. Strengthen the Forum's reputa on, credibility, and visibility. Develop rela onships with na onal and business media. Promote the success stories and contribu ons of young entrepreneurs. Oversee communica on, digital presence, publica ons, reports, and thought-leadership ini a ves. Ensure consistent and professional representa on of the Forum. H. Interna onal Rela ons Build rela onships with interna onal young entrepreneur and business networks. Facilitate interna onal exposure, trade connec ons, learning opportuni es, and collabora ons for members. Represent Nepalese young entrepreneurs in relevant interna onal forums. Explore opportuni es for cross-border partnerships and business delega ons.