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Nepal Economic Forum

Chief Operating Officer – Network of European Foundations

Nepal Economic Forum

. Work with the Executive Director to implement NEF’s strategic priorities and organisational development goals.

Posted 11/7/2026full-timeBrussels • BelgiumLead💰 €8,000 - €10,000 per monthWebsite

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Demonstrates extensive leadership experience in operations and finance, with a strong focus on governance, compliance, and risk management. Proven ability to lead organisational change and digital transformation while fostering an inclusive and collaborative culture.

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Leadership ExperienceFinancial ManagementGovernance ComplianceOrganisational Change ManagementStakeholder Management

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Hard Skills
BudgetingRisk ManagementData AnalysisGrantmaking OperationsDigital TransformationProcess ImprovementOperational PlanningInternal ControlsRegulatory CompliancePerformance Management
Soft Skills
Interpersonal SkillsCommunication SkillsProblem-Solving SkillsTeam LeadershipCollaboration
Industry Keywords
Nonprofit SectorPhilanthropic SectorCivil SocietyInternational DevelopmentBelgian AISBL RegulationsBalkan OperationsDonor MobilisationHuman Resources ManagementFinancial PlanningOrganisational Development

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Work with the Executive Director to implement NEF’s strategic priorities and organisational development goals.
  • Build strong systems, processes and performance management across the organisation.
  • Maintain high standards of governance, compliance, risk management and accountability.
  • Lead continuous improvement and digital transformation.
  • Contribute to strategic planning, organisational development and leadership-team decision-making.
  • Translate organisational priorities into operational plans, objectives and performance indicators.
  • Oversee finance, grantmaking, donor mobilisation support, human resources, payroll, information technology, data management and administration.
  • Ensure operational systems and resources support collaborative initiatives.
  • Develop, review and improve internal policies, procedures and operational frameworks.
  • Ensure sound financial management, internal controls and regulatory compliance.
  • Support budgeting, financial planning and resource allocation.
  • Oversee organisational audits.
  • Lead organisational risk management and business continuity planning.
  • Monitor and mitigate operational, financial, legal and reputational risks.
  • Provide operational reporting and analysis to the Executive Director and Board.
  • Ensure compliance with Belgian AISBL regulations and oversee compliance for Balkan branch operations.
  • Lead, mentor and develop core-team members.
  • Promote an inclusive, collaborative organisational culture.
  • Build relationships with auditors, legal advisers, service providers, funders, partners and relevant authorities.
  • Represent NEF on operational, compliance and organisational matters.
  • Travel occasionally to Balkan branches and other external meetings.

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • At least eight years of progressively responsible leadership experience in operations, finance, organisational management or a related field.
  • Proven experience managing teams across different functions and complex organisational operations.
  • Strong understanding of financial management, budgeting, governance, compliance and risk management.
  • Demonstrated experience leading organisational change, process improvement or digital transformation.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to turn data into decisions.
  • Excellent interpersonal, communication and stakeholder-management skills.
  • Fluency in English.
  • Experience in the philanthropic, nonprofit, foundation, civil society or international development sectors is an advantage.
  • Experience in grantmaking operations and donor-funded programmes is an advantage.
  • Knowledge of Belgian employment law or the AISBL legal framework is an advantage.
  • Working knowledge of French or Dutch; other European languages are also welcome.

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • The opportunity to shape the operations of a leading European philanthropic network.
  • A senior leadership role with significant responsibility and influence.
  • A collaborative, international working environment in Brussels.
  • The chance to contribute to social impact across Europe and beyond.
  • Comprehensive benefits package.
  • Meal vouchers.
  • Extra-legal holidays.
  • Pension scheme.
  • Hospitalisation insurance.
  • Homeworking and phone allowances.
  • Flexible remote working up to 2 days per week.
  • Professional development opportunities.
  • Indefinite, full-time contract.
  • Salary includes 13th month and double holiday pay.