• Assessing and Coaching Leaders who make the world a better place

  • Seeking leaders for global change

    We specialise in executive search for the positive impact sector

  • Placing leaders for global change

    We have a track record of recruiting for diversity, and we care about increasing the diversity of leaders working for social impact

What our clients are saying

  • The International Rescue Committee found Mission Talent’s services to be of a highly professional calibre. Finding a qualified person for a technically demanding job in a challenging location was handled capably. The selected candidate pleased The IRC and has successfully assumed the role Chief of Party for an ambitious and high-profile project.

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  • Mission Talent recruited me for my new role with Greenpeace. I wasn’t actively searching for a new position, but Emily convinced me to explore the opportunity and put my name forward. Throughout the hiring process she was extremely professional, running smooth logistics across multiple time zones. I felt that I got a very honest assessment of the role, helping me ease into the new position and I would 100% recommend Emily and Mission Talent to run your staff searches.

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  • We hired Katja from Mission Talent to lead the recruitment for a senior position at the Foundation. The timeline was very short, only a few weeks. Through her network, she was able to produce high quality candidates in a few weeks, which was impressive. Overall, we were very satisfied with the results. Katja is knowledgeable in the area of international development, trustworthy and professional. Hope to work with her again in the future. We highly recommend her.

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  • We have worked with Katja and her team at Mission Talent on two important, senior searches. We were conscious that looking for medically qualified people who could also offer programme management experience meant that such candidates were likely to be in considerable demand from other organisations. Thanks to Mission Talent, we have filled our roles with specialists who we believe will make a valuable contribution to ARK’s work.”

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  • There is nothing but compliments when recalling my time working with Mission Talent. It was my first time being approached by a recruiting company and I’m glad it was Lin who assisted me throughout the process – being very professional, reliable and hardworking. I am very thankful for Mission Talent’s support and to get to where I am today. (2020)

    Aom Pattanotai

    Country Director, Thailand

    Right to Play

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  • I cannot say enough about how effective Mission Talent proved to be in our search for a new CEO for Lifebox. Katja and her team were highly organized and efficient, and most of all brought forward extraordinary candidates for consideration.

    Atul Gawande

    Founder and Chair

    Lifebox

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  • Emily recruited me into my current position and it was great to work with her and the team at Mission Talent. She took time to understand my profile and coach me so I was well prepared for the panel interviews. She truly cares about international development and supporting international NGOs to hire innovative leaders. I would definitely recommend Mission Talent to any organization looking to increase their access to executive talent, especially women leaders.

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  • Our experience working with Mission Talent in our global search for Board Directors was very positive. They grasped and understood our organization, what we stand for and what we needed and the fantastic pool of candidates presented to us reflects the importance of their thorough assessment that informs their search criteria. We were very pleased with the fluid communication with them at all times and with the collaboration overall.

    Betsy Uribe

    Senior Officer, Governance & Sustainability

    Fòs Feminista

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  • It gives me great pleasure to write this recommendation for Lin who represents Mission Talent and was the key recruitment consultant for my current role with World YWCA. I was amazed by the rigour they put into the recruitment process which was not just consultative but also mindful of my needs and requirements. At each step, Mission Talent lent support to make me understand the role, answering all my questions and even taking time out to share tips before my interview to help me prepare better. I highly recommend Mission Talent to anyone seeking specialized roles in the development sector!

    Bijita Devsharma

    Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning (MEL) Specialist

    World YWCA for RiseUp! Leadership Initiative in Asia-Pacific

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  • After having failed twice to attract the right candidate on our own, Mission Talent’s help finally enabled us to fill this demanding position. Candidates explicitly mentioned that they were impressed with your professional, friendly and supportive approach. My team and I were equally impressed with your quick understanding of what we need and your effective help in finding the most suitable candidate. I will gladly recommend you to colleagues who have to fill senior positions.

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  • Crossroads International hired Mission Talent to recruit two directors and it was so professional and efficient! Emily was very collaborative, she clearly understood our precise needs, and during all the recruitment process we had an amazing support. I experienced both sides, being recruited by Mission Talent for the Executive Director position and, recruiting our Program Director with their support. I strongly recommend Mission Talent.

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  • I highly recommend Mission Talent. I have worked with Mission Talent for several years now both in finding a position for myself as an NGO professional as well as in hiring talent for positions in the NGO I am Country Director for. Mission Talent does an excellent job on all sides trying to make the situation a win-win for all concerned. Katja is caring, very helpful, a clear, transparent and honest communicator and above all delivers results.

    Carl Becker

    Country Director-Mozambique

    Joint Aid Management (JAM)

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  • I am satisfied with the reliability, rigor and professionalism of Mission Talent, their readiness to deliver timely resourcing campaign deadlines, while combining it with the required flexibility when realities change from the client perspective.

    Casely Coleman

    People & Culture Director West Africa Region

    World Vision International

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  • I would say one of Mission Talent’s strongest points is how they prepared candidates with continuous feedback and detailed information along the process, and Lin is at the centre of this excellent support. From the start, Lin carefully listens and learns the detailed background of the candidate. To some extent, unleash the hidden potential that the candidate didn’t even realize yet. I thank Lin and Mission Talent’s team for all the kind support.

    Danang Prasetyo

    Engagement Deputy Director

    Greenpeace SouthEast Asia

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  • This was my first experience being recruited by an external, third-party, organization, and I had really no idea what to expect. However, I was very impressed with the way Emily from Mission Talent handled our initial conversations, and then how ably Anabella made herself available for my many follow-up questions. I spoke glowingly of Mission Talent to many colleagues here in Latin America.

    Daphne Sorensen

    Regional Director – Latin America

    Lumos

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  • We had a short time frame to find the right person for the job, some very tight timelines and huge shoes to fill. With the professionalism, confidentiality, reliability and insights of Katja and her team, we were able to reach around the world to identify a pool of worthy candidates. We were impressed with Mission Talent’s commitment to understanding our needs, their responsiveness to necessary changes, their guidance to navigate the search processes and ensure respect for our specific circumstances.

    Deborah Thomas-Austin

    President

    World YWCA

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  • We were impressed by Mission Talent’s quick understanding of our needs and particularly navigating the rather challenging conservation environment. We not only got one but two great talents for our Program! Will definitely be contacting Mission Talent in the future.

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  • Katja Schramm from Mission Talent has provided the IJR with excellent service, not only guiding our recruitment processes with skill and determination, but also assisting in the drafting of the job descriptions and advertisements. I can recommend their services without reservation, to colleagues both in the private and public sectors.

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  • Katja has helped my organisation find professionals, from different countries and with different language-backgrounds in Southern Africa, to work in our Lilongwe/Malawi office. She was very easy to communicate with, understood what we wanted and was very flexible. We thank her for bringing in some very good candidates whom we will build our team with. I can certainly recommend Mission Talent for staff recruitment in the NGO sector.

    Gerrit de Vries

    Regional Manager Southern Africa

    ICCO

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  • I was hired as Executive Director of an exciting international organization. The process was competitive, with several rounds of interviews. From the very beginning, I found Anabella to be professional yet sensitive to both parties. She demonstrated a clear knowledge of the NGO world, and the particular skill sets needed for this type of organization. However, she also had a very keen cultural competency skills and understood the idiosyncrasies that come with being a candidate who is a woman of color. The process was intense but I felt very supported throughout it all.

    Giovanna Alvarez Negretti

    Executive Director

    OPEN

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  • I had the pleasure to work with Lin Ratriningsih from Mission Talent on a number of recruitments out of South East Asia. Lin was always very thorough in her preparations and responsive to operational changes, ensuring timely updates and information flow. Lin is very approachable and easy to work with. She is determined to deliver the best possible results and will give a sound recruitment in different countries, be it about talent pool, potential, market value and other relevant factors.

    Inga Gasparyan

    Regional Head of HR and OD

    World Animal Protection

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  • I have worked with Lara Schadt and Mission Talent on two occasions to recruit a manager and a senior position for Aktion gegen den Hunger. In addition Mission Talent have previously also supported one of our global organizations. My experience in working with Lara and Mission Talent has been very good. Their support has proven to be very valuable to us and I can highly recommend both Lara and Mission Talent to any NGO in the area of (senior level) recruitment.

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  • I have maintained contact with Mission Talent since 2008, and I find them to be highly professional in approach and process. Most specifically, Katja is very flexible, knowledgeable and supportive, as well as determined. She kept me abreast of developments during my job search and encouraged me when an interview outcome was not favourable. Katja is very diligent and focused in her interviews, bringing out critical thinking. I have recommended Mission Talent to many of my friends.

    Jane Ohuma

    Country Director Kenya

    Fred Hollows Foundation

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  • Mission Talent was an invaluable partner in our search for a new Executive Director at All Out. Katja led the process, and managed all of the moving parts throughout. Her team reached out around the world and found a good range of great candidates. Katja helped us pick the right candidate, with some robust advice. We now have an outstanding ED. I have recommended Mission Talent to other firms, and would do again. (2015)

    Jon Huggett

    Board Chair

    All Out

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  • Emily Davila from Mission Talent recruited me in to my current position. She was like no other headhunter I’ve ever worked with — she gave me brilliant context and insight for my interviews, was in contact whenever I needed her to be and generally prepared me well for the whole experience. I highly recommend her.

    Kate Norgrove

    Managing Director: Purpose Climate Lab

    Purpose

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  • I wanted to let you know how absolutely impressed I am with the work of Mission Talent. The whole recruitment process of our new Executive Director has been flawless, but not only that: for me it was an educational experience, and I am very grateful to you for leading me through the difficulties of a recruitment process such as the one we just experienced in Oxfam Mexico. Thank you again for your guidance, your patience and your understanding. It was a long process, but a marvellous one.

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  • It is a real pleasure to work with Mission Talent. As candidate to a senior leadership position in West Africa and as recruitment Manager for Country Director’s position, I collaborated with Lara satisfactorily. In both circumstances she demonstrated what it takes to be an accomplished, seasoned, reliable, efficient expert and adviser. I definitely recommend her to all organisations looking for talented recruitment expert.

    Mbacke Niang

    Regional Director West Africa

    CBM International

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  • I had applied with Mission Talent for a position and, after assessing my resume, was told that I was better suited for a different – more senior – role they were currently recruiting for. It turned out they were right and I eventually got the job. Katja is efficient in recruitment, provides detailed information, is very responsive, and provides excellent and timely feedback throughout the recruitment process. I appreciate her high level of professionalism and her ability to build good relationships with applicants and recruiting organizations.

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  • Mission Talent provided Fairtrade with outstanding professional services in a global search for senior Board members. The stature and diversity of nominees put forward by Mission Talent Recruitment was exceptional!

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  • On behalf of PASGR, the Search Committee and personally I thank you in particular and your team at Mission Talent for the outstanding service and assistance you provided us. We are very thankful for your very professional, detail oriented, always on time, kind and pleasant manners. As PASGR progresses in its development we hope to get back to you in the future. Wish you continued success in your endeavours. (2020)

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  • Mission Talent has, with efficiency, provided MINDS with a diversity of candidates for our CEO position. The rigorous selection and stature of candidates presented were highly valued by our selection committee and an appointment could be made, and within the timelines.

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  • We’ve been very happy with the value Mission Talent has brought to the process, we could not have done this without you. You’ve been professional, prompt and good value for the money.

    Noah Greenberg

    Director, Starling Resources

    Moores Rowland in Indonesia

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  • I have interacted with several executive search companies in the past few years, but my experience with Mission Talent is by far the best. The staff were very professional, from the day they contacted me until I have signed my contract. They helped me better understand the requirements for the role, prepared me well for the interviews, shared constructive and useful feedback, and kept in contact with me along the recruitment and onboarding process. They also showed a deep knowledge of philanthropy and global development and embody core values including trust, diversity, equity and inclusion.

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  • Anabella has been absolutely amazing throughout the whole recruitment process! I have never met such a professional and dedicated recruitment person. I cannot thank her enough for her full support, for believing in me, for coaching me on the STAR technique and for helping me start a new chapter of my professional career! Anabella, you are brilliant at what you do. Mission Talent has definitely restored my faith in recruitment agencies. It was indeed a pleasure interacting with Anabella and Mwende. Both consultants were friendly, approachable, helpful and understanding demonstrating professionalism and passion. I appreciate the quick response, efficiency and prompt follow-up to my requests.

    Sheya Budhraja

    Chief of Human Resources

    Malala Fund

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  • Mission Talent was highly responsive to our recruiting needs in CARE USA’s search for a global leadership role.

    Sondra Jimmerson

    Senior Recruiter

    CARE USA

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  • Mission Talent has a very unique approach to support both candidates and recruitment panels, delivering on a maximum of transparency, communication and support. As a candidate, I have felt totally safe with Mission Talent, supported in all my questions and throughout the decision-making process. Immediate reaction, a very calm and positive attitude, their readiness to go the ‘extra mile’ and Mission Talent’s utmost professionalism have made the recruitment process seamless and effective. I am deeply thankful for their support and guidance and can recommend Mission Talent for all future job seekers in international organisations.

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  • Mission Talent has recruited me for a position at Action Against Hunger in Germany. Throughout the entire recruitment process, Lara proved to be highly trustworthy, helpful and communicative. She has a very good sense of people’s capacities and ambitions. I am glad that Lara contacted me and I highly recommend her as a recruiter.

    Stephanie Haack

    Manager Marketing & Fundraising

    Action Against Hunger-Germany

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  • Securing our new U.K. Manager for this next season is such a great result and one I believe will prove to be worth the wait and the effort. Our work is growing and his role will be absolutely vital. Thank you for all your work on this significant hire! Yesterday we accepted our 17th trafficked young person into our U.K. programme, who is now being housed in our Specialist Supported Accommodation with our wrap around care provision beginning today. Your part to play in this has been huge and children’s lives will be impacted because of it.

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  • Katja and her team at Mission Talent were instrumental in helping us attract very talented candidates for the position of Executive Director of Greenpeace Canada. Our board was impressed with Mission Talent’s professionalism and commitment to finding the right person, and their willingness to involve staff and stakeholders in the search process. We are very pleased with both the process and the outcome, and wouldn’t hesitate to recommend Mission Talent to other NGOs.

    Sue Birge

    Chair of the Board

    Greenpeace Canada

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  • I was approached by Mission Talent in relation to a function at CBM International and really liked the professional attention Lin gave me as an applicant. She was instrumental in explaining to me the process and next steps with CBM and gave me a good initial understanding of the function at CBM in a wider context, so I could prepare adequately. Mission Talent’s screening process was transparent and always included helpful and timely feedback.

    Tibor van Staveren

    Regional Director Asia

    CBM International

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  • I have signed a contract with Amnesty International Southern Africa, and wanted to say thank you to Mwende and the rest of the team at Mission Talent for your support during my participation in the recruitment. I appreciate the effort you put into preparing me for the various assessments. I never at any point felt daunted or overwhelmed largely due to the preparation and encouragement I received every time interacted with you. Thank you once again, and well done to your team, you are doing a splendid job!

    Tigere Chagutah

    Deputy Regional Director, Campaigns

    Amnesty International – Southern Africa

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  • The team at Mission Talent were fantastic, and Greenpeace USA was thrilled with the brilliant outcome of their search. They deserve our credit and applause for their expeditious, professional, thorough, and sensitive handling of all aspects of our complex search process. We had serious time constraints and a highly competitive market, and Mission Talent managed the process to a challenging timeline. We enjoyed working with Mission Talent, which coupled with their creativity, organizational skills, professionalism, and tenacity made them the perfect choice for our search.

    Tom Newmark

    Greenpeace Fund Board Chair

    Greenpeace United States

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  • Mission Talent supported the search and selection of a Team Leader for our Campaigns Department independently and with a clear sense of responsibility. During this time, we got to know and appreciate Mission Talent as a very pleasant, uncomplicated, competent and reliable agency to collaborate with. Mission Talent understood our objectives and implemented them successfully. We found communication with them to be open and transparent, and all information was handled discreetly and in confidence. We have received satisfied comments across the board from all parties involved.

    Verena Mühlberger and Markus Allemann

    Executive Directors

    Greenpeace Switzerland

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  • Working with the expert team at Mission Talent is true partnership; they are very good at listening to the unique needs of the organization as well as understanding its culture and values; and then filtering their search for candidates through these lenses. Our experience with MT was excellent – their strength in understanding the candidates and their ability to proactively go and find the right fit for WITNESS was impressive. The core strength of this diverse and value-driven team is the specific expertise in understanding and matching both the organizational fit and the candidate’s aspirations.

    Yvette Alberdingk-Thijm

    Executive Director

    WITNESS

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What we’re working on

    • Nigeria Director
      Amnesty International, Nigeria
      Nigeria Director

      Amnesty International highlights human rights abuses and speaks truth to power. With a longstanding commitment to human rights and demonstrable knowledge of political, economic and social trends in Nigeria, the Director deeply understands the challenges of developing activist organisations and the civil society landscape in Nigeria. The Director is a senior-level leadership and management role, with experience effectively lobbying governments and intergovernmental agents for policy change. This role could be for you if you are a dedicated human rights leader, committed to change, and driven to see the impact within the civil society space.

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    • Finance Director
      EarthRights International
      Finance Director

      EarthRights combines the power of the law and people to defend human rights and the environment by taking legal action against perpetrators of earth rights abuses, training activists, and working with communities to demand meaningful and lasting change. As Finance Director, you will be responsible for managing all accounting and financial matters of the organization. This is an exciting opportunity for a savvy finance leader passionate about environmental activism while promoting and ensuring transparency, accountability, and compliance.

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    • Directeur/Directrice de la stratégie des programmes et de l’innovation (DPSI)
      Cuso International
      Directeur/Directrice de la stratégie des programmes et de l’innovation (DPSI)

      Cuso International est un organisme canadien à but non lucratif qui s’engage à collaborer avec des partenaires locaux pour vaincre la pauvreté et les inégalités en augmentant les opportunités économiques, en renforçant l’autonomisation des femmes et des filles et en favorisant l’égalité des sexes, et en avançant l’action climatique. En tant que directeur/directrice de la stratégie des programmes et de l’innovation, vous dirigerez la stratégie des programmes et des partenariats à long terme de Cuso tout en créant une culture d’innovation et d’entrepreneuriat au sein de l’équipe. Il s’agit d’une excellente opportunité pour un leader inspirant et doté de principes, passionné par la promotion de la justice sociale et la contribution à un monde plus juste, équitable et durable.

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    • Director Program Strategy and Innovation (DPSI)
      Cuso International
      Director Program Strategy and Innovation (DPSI)

      Cuso International is a Canadian non-profit organization committed to working with local partners to overcome poverty and inequality through increased economic opportunities, enhanced women’s and girls’ empowerment, and gender equality. As the Program Strategy and Innovation Director, you will lead Cuso’s long-term program strategy and partnerships while building a team culture of innovation and entrepreneurship. This is an excellent opportunity for an inspiring and principled leader passionate about advancing social justice and contributing to a more sustainable world.

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    • Teamleitung Institutionelle Geber Inland – Projektentwicklung
      CBM Deutschland
      Teamleitung Institutionelle Geber Inland – Projektentwicklung

      Seit mehr als hundert Jahren setzt sich die Christoffel-Blindenmission (CBM) erfolgreich weltweit für die Rechte von Menschen mit Behinderungen ein. Ein wichtiger Baustein zum Erfolg dieser Arbeit ist die effektive Zusammenarbeit mit institutionellen Gebern. Wenn Sie Erfahrung in der Teamleitung, ein unternehmerisches Gespür und Freude an Projektentwicklungen mitbringen, dann bewerben Sie sich als Teamleitung Institutionelle Geber Inland. Als strategisch denkende Person mit Freude an der Kommunikation mit verschiedenen Stakeholdern bringen Sie wichtige Attribute für Erfolg auf dieser Stelle mit.

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    • Chief Executive Officer
      NESsT
      Chief Executive Officer

      Social entrepreneurship is at the heart of NESsT’s mission in emerging markets: empowering each sustainable business to create jobs and fight poverty. As the new CEO, you will lead a growing impactful organization and its high-performing global teams in creating a positive impact worldwide. This is an exciting opportunity for an ambitious and visionary leader to take on a new challenge and be part of a movement to invest in social enterprises that create quality jobs for underserved communities while sustaining the planet.

      Learn More

    • Head of Government Relations, Europe
      Wellcome Trust
      Head of Government Relations, Europe

      Wellcome Trust invests in research and supports science in solving the most urgent health issues. If you are determined to see everyone benefitting from advances in health science and enjoy engaging with policymakers, running advocacy campaigns, and forming partnerships with other organisations, then this is the opportunity for you. As Head of Government Relations Europe, you will effectively represent Wellcome Trust, provide compelling political analysis and lead a dynamic and impact-driven team in their newly established office in Berlin.

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    • Executive Director
      Humanitarian OpenStreetMap Team
      Executive Director

      Humanitarian OpenStreetMap Team sits at the nexus of participatory mapping, community-led development, humanitarian response, open data, and technology. As the Executive Director, you will lead a talented and diverse team spread across the globe in a period of significant growth in a rapidly evolving environment. This is an excellent opportunity for an inspiring, empathic, and visionary leader who will take the organization to new heights while empowering a decentralized team in catalyzing the movement of open-source mapping to improve lives.

      Learn More

    • Director, WWF Mediterranean / Mediterranean Marine Initiative
      World Wildlife Fund, Mediterranean
      Director, WWF Mediterranean / Mediterranean Marine Initiative

      WWF Mediterranean strives towards thriving Mediterranean marine ecosystems and biodiversity supporting a sustainable blue economy and flourishing coastal communities. As the new Director, you will maintain and grow the WWF Mediterranean Marine Initiative, the largest NGO programme in the Mediterranean. If you are passionate about the Mediterranean Sea and want to make a positive impact by conserving and restoring biodiversity, enhancing sustainable fisheries, engaging coastal communities in conservation, driving investment in blue carbon, and eliminating plastic pollution, this is the right opportunity for you.

      Learn More

    • Communications Director
      Asylum Access
      Communications Director

      Asylum Access is a fast-growing organization that supports forcibly displaced individuals and communities as they reclaim their rights, agency and power. As Communications Director, you will be responsible for ensuring Asylum Access’s voice and message are part of the global conversation around ensuring forcibly displaced communities have access to their human rights and how to dismantle systemic bias and racism. You will set the tone for collaborative team leadership and develop a social media and press engagement strategy.

      Learn More

    • Deputy Director
      EarthRights International
      Deputy Director

      EarthRights combines the power of the law and people in defense of human rights and the environment by taking legal action against perpetrators of earth rights abuses, training activists, and working with communities to demand meaningful and lasting change. As the Deputy Director, you will provide leadership, management, planning, and enhancement of EarthRights’ internal organizational systems, processes, and infrastructure. This is an exciting opportunity for a passionate and experienced team player who motivates and empowers their team through organizational change.

      Learn More

    • Programme Director
      SHOFCO
      Programme Director

      SHOFCO is a grassroots organisation that disrupts survival mode by providing critical services, including health care, clean water, education, and economic empowerment, and links these efforts to a community-led advocacy platform. The Programmes Director will deputise the Chief Programmes Officer and provide further strategic leadership and management of four key programmes. This is an exciting opportunity for a people-centred manager passionate about community-led initiatives.

      Learn More

  • Nigeria Director

    Amnesty International highlights human rights abuses and speaks truth to power. With a longstanding commitment to human rights and demonstrable knowledge of political, economic and social trends in Nigeria, the Director deeply understands the challenges of developing activist organisations and the civil society landscape in Nigeria. The Director is a senior-level leadership and management role, with experience effectively lobbying governments and intergovernmental agents for policy change. This role could be for you if you are a dedicated human rights leader, committed to change, and driven to see the impact within the civil society space.

    Mission Talent Team

  • Finance Director

    EarthRights combines the power of the law and people to defend human rights and the environment by taking legal action against perpetrators of earth rights abuses, training activists, and working with communities to demand meaningful and lasting change. As Finance Director, you will be responsible for managing all accounting and financial matters of the organization. This is an exciting opportunity for a savvy finance leader passionate about environmental activism while promoting and ensuring transparency, accountability, and compliance.

    Mission Talent Team

  • Directeur/Directrice de la stratégie des programmes et de l’innovation (DPSI)

    Cuso International est un organisme canadien à but non lucratif qui s’engage à collaborer avec des partenaires locaux pour vaincre la pauvreté et les inégalités en augmentant les opportunités économiques, en renforçant l’autonomisation des femmes et des filles et en favorisant l’égalité des sexes, et en avançant l’action climatique. En tant que directeur/directrice de la stratégie des programmes et de l’innovation, vous dirigerez la stratégie des programmes et des partenariats à long terme de Cuso tout en créant une culture d’innovation et d’entrepreneuriat au sein de l’équipe. Il s’agit d’une excellente opportunité pour un leader inspirant et doté de principes, passionné par la promotion de la justice sociale et la contribution à un monde plus juste, équitable et durable.

    Mission Talent Team

  • Director Program Strategy and Innovation (DPSI)

    Cuso International is a Canadian non-profit organization committed to working with local partners to overcome poverty and inequality through increased economic opportunities, enhanced women’s and girls’ empowerment, and gender equality. As the Program Strategy and Innovation Director, you will lead Cuso’s long-term program strategy and partnerships while building a team culture of innovation and entrepreneurship. This is an excellent opportunity for an inspiring and principled leader passionate about advancing social justice and contributing to a more sustainable world.

    Mission Talent Team

  • cbm Logo

    Teamleitung Institutionelle Geber Inland – Projektentwicklung

    Seit mehr als hundert Jahren setzt sich die Christoffel-Blindenmission (CBM) erfolgreich weltweit für die Rechte von Menschen mit Behinderungen ein. Ein wichtiger Baustein zum Erfolg dieser Arbeit ist die effektive Zusammenarbeit mit institutionellen Gebern. Wenn Sie Erfahrung in der Teamleitung, ein unternehmerisches Gespür und Freude an Projektentwicklungen mitbringen, dann bewerben Sie sich als Teamleitung Institutionelle Geber Inland. Als strategisch denkende Person mit Freude an der Kommunikation mit verschiedenen Stakeholdern bringen Sie wichtige Attribute für Erfolg auf dieser Stelle mit.

    Mission Talent Team

  • NESsT Logo

    Chief Executive Officer

    Social entrepreneurship is at the heart of NESsT’s mission in emerging markets: empowering each sustainable business to create jobs and fight poverty. As the new CEO, you will lead a growing impactful organization and its high-performing global teams in creating a positive impact worldwide. This is an exciting opportunity for an ambitious and visionary leader to take on a new challenge and be part of a movement to invest in social enterprises that create quality jobs for underserved communities while sustaining the planet.

    Mission Talent Team

  • Head of Government Relations, Europe

    Wellcome Trust invests in research and supports science in solving the most urgent health issues. If you are determined to see everyone benefitting from advances in health science and enjoy engaging with policymakers, running advocacy campaigns, and forming partnerships with other organisations, then this is the opportunity for you. As Head of Government Relations Europe, you will effectively represent Wellcome Trust, provide compelling political analysis and lead a dynamic and impact-driven team in their newly established office in Berlin.

    Mission Talent Team

  • Logo Humanitarian Open Street Map

    Executive Director

    Humanitarian OpenStreetMap Team sits at the nexus of participatory mapping, community-led development, humanitarian response, open data, and technology. As the Executive Director, you will lead a talented and diverse team spread across the globe in a period of significant growth in a rapidly evolving environment. This is an excellent opportunity for an inspiring, empathic, and visionary leader who will take the organization to new heights while empowering a decentralized team in catalyzing the movement of open-source mapping to improve lives.

    Mission Talent Team

  • WWF

    Director, WWF Mediterranean / Mediterranean Marine Initiative

    WWF Mediterranean strives towards thriving Mediterranean marine ecosystems and biodiversity supporting a sustainable blue economy and flourishing coastal communities. As the new Director, you will maintain and grow the WWF Mediterranean Marine Initiative, the largest NGO programme in the Mediterranean. If you are passionate about the Mediterranean Sea and want to make a positive impact by conserving and restoring biodiversity, enhancing sustainable fisheries, engaging coastal communities in conservation, driving investment in blue carbon, and eliminating plastic pollution, this is the right opportunity for you.

    Katja Schramm

  • Communications Director

    Asylum Access is a fast-growing organization that supports forcibly displaced individuals and communities as they reclaim their rights, agency and power. As Communications Director, you will be responsible for ensuring Asylum Access’s voice and message are part of the global conversation around ensuring forcibly displaced communities have access to their human rights and how to dismantle systemic bias and racism. You will set the tone for collaborative team leadership and develop a social media and press engagement strategy.

    Mission Talent Team

  • Deputy Director

    EarthRights combines the power of the law and people in defense of human rights and the environment by taking legal action against perpetrators of earth rights abuses, training activists, and working with communities to demand meaningful and lasting change. As the Deputy Director, you will provide leadership, management, planning, and enhancement of EarthRights’ internal organizational systems, processes, and infrastructure. This is an exciting opportunity for a passionate and experienced team player who motivates and empowers their team through organizational change.

    Katja Schramm

  • Programme Director

    SHOFCO is a grassroots organisation that disrupts survival mode by providing critical services, including health care, clean water, education, and economic empowerment, and links these efforts to a community-led advocacy platform. The Programmes Director will deputise the Chief Programmes Officer and provide further strategic leadership and management of four key programmes. This is an exciting opportunity for a people-centred manager passionate about community-led initiatives.

    Katja Schramm

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  • 550 Searches

    and counting!

  • 13 Years

    Founded in 2009

  • 12 Consultants

    from Indonesia, South Africa, Kenia, Lebanon, Jordan, Germany, Venezuela, Philippines and United States.

  • 9 Languages

    English, German, Spanish, Swahili, Portuguese, French, Arabic, Bahasa Indonesian and Macedonian

  • 58 % of Candidates

    of candidates placed are women

  • 89 % of Candidates

    of candidates placed are from the Global South & East

  • 11 % of Candidates

    of candidates placed are from the Global North

  • 74 % of Candidates

    of candidates placed in 2021 are considered diverse.

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