The Honorable Minister for
Foreign Affairs heads the Board of Directors. The Secretary of the Ministry of
Foreign Affairs represents the MOFA as a Member of the Board. The Executive
Director, appointed by the Government of Nepal on the recommendation of the
Mister of Foreign Affairs is responsible for the day to day operation of the
Institute. He/she is assisted by Deputy Executive Director, and a dozen
professional and support staff.
The policies and
programs are guided and supervised by a governing body comprising the following
Members:
1.
Hon'ble Minister for Foreign Affairs, Ministry
of Foreign Affairs — Chairperson
2.
President, International Relations and Tourism
Committee, Legislature-Parliament — Member
3.
Secretary, Ministry of Foreign Affairs — Member
4.
Two Experts selected or nominated by the
Government of Nepal from among those having expertise in International Law — Members
5.
One Former Ambassador — Member
6.
Two Persons, including one female, nominated by
the Government of Nepal from among those having expertise in foreign affairs
and international relations or those having such expertise from University
Professors — Members
7.
One Representative nominated by the Government
of Nepal from Business Community — Member
8.
One Person nominated by the Government of Nepal
from among those having engaged in International Relations and having, at
least, the degree of Master level, from among indigenous, ethnic, Madhesi,
oppressed (Dalit) and minority groups — Member
9.
Executive Director, Institute of Foreign Affairs
— Member Secretary