Global Executive Search Solutions for Nonprofit and International Development Organizations
At Mission Talent, we are a leading talent recruitment agency specializing in sourcing impactful leaders for nonprofit organizations and social enterprises globally. With over 80 countries in our portfolio, we deliver exceptional results in executive search consulting, aligning top talent with your mission.
Our Executive Search Process
Strategic Consulting
We guide your organization through defining the leadership objectives and align key stakeholders to ensure a seamless recruitment process.
Targeted Research & Longlisting
Our global network and custom research uncover both active and passive candidates that fit your leadership profile.
Interviewing & Assessment
Our interview process is designed to assess candidates for organizational culture fit, relevant experience, and leadership potential. We conduct behavioral assessments and provide in-depth psychometric evaluations, offering insights into candidates’ motivators and stress responses.
Comprehensive Reporting
We compile comprehensive reports that summarize each candidate's strengths, weaknesses, and suitability for the role, ensuring transparency and informed decision-making.
Networking
Through our vast global executive recruitment network, we engage the right talent and reach out to leaders who aren’t actively seeking new roles but are ideal for your organization.
Diversity & Inclusion
Diversity is at the core of our recruitment strategy. We actively seek to enhance the diversity of leadership teams within nonprofit organizations by identifying candidates from varied backgrounds.
Coaching & Onboarding
We support new executives during their transition into your organization through personalized executive coaching. Our coaching sessions empower leaders to thrive in their new roles and adjust smoothly to their new environments.
Why Choose Mission Talent?
Global Reach
With placements in over 80 countries, we are a truly global executive search firm.
Sector Expertise
We specialize in nonprofit executive recruitment and international development leadership roles.
Comprehensive Assessments
We conduct in-depth interviews, behavioral assessments, and psychometric evaluations to provide a holistic view of each candidate.
Diversity Commitment
We prioritize recruiting diverse candidates to build inclusive leadership teams.
Recent Executive Placements
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CBM
Global Head of Human Resources
CBM is an international development organisation committed to improving the lives of persons with disabilities in the world’s poorest communities. The Global Head of Human Resources (HR) will lead the global HR division, ensuring a robust, compliant structure, fostering collaboration, and promoting cultural alignment. This role will shape and implement a global HR strategy that supports CBM’s mission, focusing on diversity, inclusion, and employee well-being. It is an exciting opportunity to drive change, enhance HR frameworks, and empower teams to create an inclusive, growth-oriented workplace culture.
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Aga Khan Foundation
CEO – Kenya
The Aga Khan Foundation (AKF) is dedicated to improving the quality of life globally through sustainable development. The CEO of AKF leads efforts to improve community quality of life, ensuring strategic alignment with AKF’s global framework. Reporting to the General Manager and National Committee Chair, they oversee resource mobilisation, programme implementation, and operational management. With strong leadership, financial management, and stakeholder relationships, the CEO will have extensive international development experience, a strategic vision, and a commitment to Aga Khan Development Network’s (AKDN’s) values.
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Kindernothilfe
International IT Manager
Kindernothilfe, una organización internacional comprometida con los derechos de los niños, busca un International IT Manager para liderar la digitalización en América Latina y el Caribe. El rol implica gestionar cambios en la TI y fomentar la colaboración, respetando las particularidades regionales. Candidatos ideales tendrán experiencia internacional, habilidades multilingües y capacidad de trabajar con equipos diversos. Si te apasionan personas, culturas y TI, y quieres influir en la calidad del trabajo y bienestar en KNH, esta posición podría ser ideal para ti.
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Kindernothilfe
International IT Manager
Kindernothilfe, an international organisation committed to child rights worldwide seeks an International IT Manager to lead digitisation efforts across Latin America. The role involves managing IT change and fostering collaboration while respecting regional nuances. Ideal candidates will have strong international experience, multilingual skills, and the ability to work with diverse teams. If you are passionate about people, cultures, and IT and want to influence KNH’s quality of work and well-being, this position might be a match for you.
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Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) Deutschland
Geschäftsführung
FSC® Deutschland sucht eine*n dynamische:n und zielorientiert*n Geschäftsführer*in. In dieser Rolle werden Sie die Organisation führen, mit Fokus auf strategische Weiterentwicklung und Wachstum, Pflege und Ausbau von Partnerschaften und Beziehungen zu verschiedenen Stakeholdergruppen sowie Teamentwicklung. Ideale Kandidat*innen haben Erfahrung im Umgang mit vielfältigen Stakeholdergruppen und mit natürlichen Ressourcen. Mit starken Kommunikations- und Führungsfähigkeiten treiben Sie, entsprechend den Werten unserer internationalen Organisation, die Zertifizierung von Waldflächen und Produkten aus verantwortungsvoller Waldwirtschaft nach den FSC-Standards voran.
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Aga Khan Foundation
Digital Skills and Employment Specialist
The Aga Khan Foundation (AKF) is dedicated to improving the quality of life globally through sustainable development. The Work and Enterprise portfolio features dynamic initiatives aimed at fostering employment and entrepreneurship with a special emphasis on women and youth. The Digital Skills and Employment Specialist will be crucial in designing, implementing, and evaluating programmes that equip individuals with the skills to transition into the job market. This role is ideal for someone passionate about leveraging technology to drive socio-economic empowerment worldwide.
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SEEK Development
(Senior) Project Management
SEEK Development, a social impact consulting group, is looking for a (Senior) Project Manager for Global Health. In this role, you will lead project teams and guide major global health organisations as a trusted advisor. Ideal candidates will have experience managing diverse stakeholders and a passion for social impact. This position offers the opportunity to shape global health initiatives and contribute to a sustainable world using your strategic consulting skills.
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Johanniter Auslandshilfe
Fachbereichsleitung Finanzen
Die Johanniter-Auslandshilfe engagiert sich in über 20 Projektländern und in Zusammenarbeit mit über 55 Partnerorganisationen in Projekten der humanitären Hilfe und der Entwicklungszusammenarbeit weltweit. Als Fachbereichsleitung Finanzen kennen sich mit deutschem sowie mit internationalem Finanzmanagement und Berichterstattung aus. Es bereitet Ihnen Freude ganzheitliche Strategien aufzusetzen und umsetzen. Sie erhalten nicht nur die Gelegenheit, ein motiviertes Team zu führen und weiterzuentwickeln, sondern auch Organisationsziele mit zu entwickeln und zur globalen Umsetzung der Vision der Johanniter Auslandshilfe beizutragen.
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Global Head of Human Resources
CBM is an international development organisation committed to improving the lives of persons with disabilities in the world’s poorest communities. The Global Head of Human Resources (HR) will lead the global HR division, ensuring a robust, compliant structure, fostering collaboration, and promoting cultural alignment. This role will shape and implement a global HR strategy that supports CBM’s mission, focusing on diversity, inclusion, and employee well-being. It is an exciting opportunity to drive change, enhance HR frameworks, and empower teams to create an inclusive, growth-oriented workplace culture.
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CEO – Kenya
The Aga Khan Foundation (AKF) is dedicated to improving the quality of life globally through sustainable development. The CEO of AKF leads efforts to improve community quality of life, ensuring strategic alignment with AKF’s global framework. Reporting to the General Manager and National Committee Chair, they oversee resource mobilisation, programme implementation, and operational management. With strong leadership, financial management, and stakeholder relationships, the CEO will have extensive international development experience, a strategic vision, and a commitment to Aga Khan Development Network’s (AKDN’s) values.
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International IT Manager
Kindernothilfe, una organización internacional comprometida con los derechos de los niños, busca un International IT Manager para liderar la digitalización en América Latina y el Caribe. El rol implica gestionar cambios en la TI y fomentar la colaboración, respetando las particularidades regionales. Candidatos ideales tendrán experiencia internacional, habilidades multilingües y capacidad de trabajar con equipos diversos. Si te apasionan personas, culturas y TI, y quieres influir en la calidad del trabajo y bienestar en KNH, esta posición podría ser ideal para ti.
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International IT Manager
Kindernothilfe, an international organisation committed to child rights worldwide seeks an International IT Manager to lead digitisation efforts across Latin America. The role involves managing IT change and fostering collaboration while respecting regional nuances. Ideal candidates will have strong international experience, multilingual skills, and the ability to work with diverse teams. If you are passionate about people, cultures, and IT and want to influence KNH’s quality of work and well-being, this position might be a match for you.
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Geschäftsführung
FSC® Deutschland sucht eine*n dynamische:n und zielorientiert*n Geschäftsführer*in. In dieser Rolle werden Sie die Organisation führen, mit Fokus auf strategische Weiterentwicklung und Wachstum, Pflege und Ausbau von Partnerschaften und Beziehungen zu verschiedenen Stakeholdergruppen sowie Teamentwicklung. Ideale Kandidat*innen haben Erfahrung im Umgang mit vielfältigen Stakeholdergruppen und mit natürlichen Ressourcen. Mit starken Kommunikations- und Führungsfähigkeiten treiben Sie, entsprechend den Werten unserer internationalen Organisation, die Zertifizierung von Waldflächen und Produkten aus verantwortungsvoller Waldwirtschaft nach den FSC-Standards voran.
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Digital Skills and Employment Specialist
The Aga Khan Foundation (AKF) is dedicated to improving the quality of life globally through sustainable development. The Work and Enterprise portfolio features dynamic initiatives aimed at fostering employment and entrepreneurship with a special emphasis on women and youth. The Digital Skills and Employment Specialist will be crucial in designing, implementing, and evaluating programmes that equip individuals with the skills to transition into the job market. This role is ideal for someone passionate about leveraging technology to drive socio-economic empowerment worldwide.
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(Senior) Project Management
SEEK Development, a social impact consulting group, is looking for a (Senior) Project Manager for Global Health. In this role, you will lead project teams and guide major global health organisations as a trusted advisor. Ideal candidates will have experience managing diverse stakeholders and a passion for social impact. This position offers the opportunity to shape global health initiatives and contribute to a sustainable world using your strategic consulting skills.
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Fachbereichsleitung Finanzen
Die Johanniter-Auslandshilfe engagiert sich in über 20 Projektländern und in Zusammenarbeit mit über 55 Partnerorganisationen in Projekten der humanitären Hilfe und der Entwicklungszusammenarbeit weltweit. Als Fachbereichsleitung Finanzen kennen sich mit deutschem sowie mit internationalem Finanzmanagement und Berichterstattung aus. Es bereitet Ihnen Freude ganzheitliche Strategien aufzusetzen und umsetzen. Sie erhalten nicht nur die Gelegenheit, ein motiviertes Team zu führen und weiterzuentwickeln, sondern auch Organisationsziele mit zu entwickeln und zur globalen Umsetzung der Vision der Johanniter Auslandshilfe beizutragen.
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