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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Médecins Sans Frontières
Directeur Général
MSF s’engage à développer une organisation humanitaire inclusive et locale en Afrique de l’Ouest et du Centre (WaCA), tout en restant fortement impliquée à l’échelle mondiale. Soutenue par des professionnels de la santé et des humanitaires, MSF WaCA amplifie les voix locales et mène des missions proactives qui améliorent la vie des populations en crise, tant dans la région WaCA qu’à l’international.
Le/La directeur(trice) général(e) pilotera la vision stratégique, les opérations et le développement de MSF WaCA, en conciliant leadership, expertise technique et engagement profond envers les valeurs de MSF. Ce rôle est essentiel pour garantir l’excellence opérationnelle, la prise de décisions stratégiques et une forte représentation au sein du mouvement MSF et auprès des parties prenantes externes. -
Médecins Sans Frontières, West and Central Africa
General Director
MSF is dedicated to building an inclusive, locally driven humanitarian organisation in West and Central Africa (WaCA) that remains globally engaged. Supported by medical professionals and humanitarians, MSF WaCA amplifies local voices and leads proactive missions that make a difference for populations in crisis internationally and within the WaCA region. The General Director will drive MSF WaCA’s strategic vision, operations, and development, balancing leadership, technical expertise, and a deep commitment to MSF’s values. This role ensures operational excellence, strategic decision-making, and strong representation within the MSF movement and among external stakeholders.
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Habitat for Humanity Deutschland e.V.
Leitung Finanzen und Verwaltung, Mitglied der Geschäftsleitung
Habitat for Humanity Deutschland e.V. ist seit 1976 in über 70 Ländern weltweit als Hilfsorganisation für bedürftige Familien im Einsatz. Als Leitung Finanzen und Verwaltung gehören sämtliche Aspekte des Finanzmanagements eines Vereins zu Ihren Kernkompetenzen. Es macht Ihnen Freude, ganzheitliche Strukturen zu denken und Prozesse neu aufzusetzen oder weiterzuentwickeln. Als Leitung Finanzen und Verwaltung erhalten Sie nicht nur die Gelegenheit, als Mitglied der Geschäftsleitung die Organisation in einer Phase des Wachstums strategisch zu begleiten, sondern auch ein motiviertes Team zu führen und weiterzuentwickeln.
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WWF International
Director, Conservation Impact, Africa
WWF works to help people and nature thrive to achieve its vision of building a future in which people live in harmony with nature. The Director of Conservation Impact, Africa, will support the Country Offices across Africa in developing strong conservation strategies aligned with global goals, outcomes, and initiatives and delivering impact relevant to the subregional and national priorities and context. If you are a collaborative people manager with expertise in conservation in Africa and a strong commitment to driving real change, this is the leadership role for you.
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Greenpeace Southeast Asia
Executive Director
Greenpeace Southeast Asia (GPSEA), a leading environmental organisation, uses research, advocacy, direct action, and partnerships to drive impactful campaigns. Independent from corporate and government funding, GPSEA is committed to environmental justice. The Executive Director will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of sustainability in the region, leading impactful campaigns with vision and strategic expertise. This is a unique opportunity to drive meaningful change and lead an organisation at the forefront of environmental action.
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NESsT
Chief Financial Officer
NESsT is a global nonprofit that invests in social enterprises, fostering quality jobs and economic opportunities in Latin America and Central & Eastern Europe. As Chief Financial Officer, you will shape NESsT’s financial strategy, ensuring sustainability and operational efficiency while collaborating with global teams. This role offers a unique opportunity to drive financial innovation in impact investing and grant management, contributing to NESsT’s mission of scaling social enterprises and transforming lives in underserved communities.
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Humanitarian OpenStreet Map Team
Regional Director, East and Southern Africa
Humanitarian OpenStreetMap Team (HOT) is a leading global NGO that makes and uses maps and open data to improve humanitarian response and the international development system. The Regional Director for East and Southern Africa leads our regional hub, which supports mapping projects, partners, and communities in the Eastern and Southern Africa region. They lead a diverse regional team, engaging with governments, NGOs, donors and communities to sustain and grow our work. We seek a visionary leader skilled in partnership-building, fundraising, and open data solutions. This is an opportunity for someone with the passion to transform data-driven humanitarian and development initiatives in the region.
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Oil Change International
Managing Director of Operations
Oil Change International (OCI) is a dynamic nonprofit dedicated to exposing the true costs of fossil fuels and championing a just transition to clean energy. This exciting Managing Director of Operations role offers the chance to oversee and enhance OCI’s global operational, financial, and human resources functions, ensuring sustainable growth and impactful campaigns. Ideal candidates will bring at least ten years of nonprofit leadership experience, a passion for justice, and a collaborative spirit. Join OCI to drive meaningful change in the fight against climate change.
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Directeur Général
MSF s’engage à développer une organisation humanitaire inclusive et locale en Afrique de l’Ouest et du Centre (WaCA), tout en restant fortement impliquée à l’échelle mondiale. Soutenue par des professionnels de la santé et des humanitaires, MSF WaCA amplifie les voix locales et mène des missions proactives qui améliorent la vie des populations en crise, tant dans la région WaCA qu’à l’international.
Le/La directeur(trice) général(e) pilotera la vision stratégique, les opérations et le développement de MSF WaCA, en conciliant leadership, expertise technique et engagement profond envers les valeurs de MSF. Ce rôle est essentiel pour garantir l’excellence opérationnelle, la prise de décisions stratégiques et une forte représentation au sein du mouvement MSF et auprès des parties prenantes externes. -
General Director
MSF is dedicated to building an inclusive, locally driven humanitarian organisation in West and Central Africa (WaCA) that remains globally engaged. Supported by medical professionals and humanitarians, MSF WaCA amplifies local voices and leads proactive missions that make a difference for populations in crisis internationally and within the WaCA region. The General Director will drive MSF WaCA’s strategic vision, operations, and development, balancing leadership, technical expertise, and a deep commitment to MSF’s values. This role ensures operational excellence, strategic decision-making, and strong representation within the MSF movement and among external stakeholders.
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Leitung Finanzen und Verwaltung, Mitglied der Geschäftsleitung
Habitat for Humanity Deutschland e.V. ist seit 1976 in über 70 Ländern weltweit als Hilfsorganisation für bedürftige Familien im Einsatz. Als Leitung Finanzen und Verwaltung gehören sämtliche Aspekte des Finanzmanagements eines Vereins zu Ihren Kernkompetenzen. Es macht Ihnen Freude, ganzheitliche Strukturen zu denken und Prozesse neu aufzusetzen oder weiterzuentwickeln. Als Leitung Finanzen und Verwaltung erhalten Sie nicht nur die Gelegenheit, als Mitglied der Geschäftsleitung die Organisation in einer Phase des Wachstums strategisch zu begleiten, sondern auch ein motiviertes Team zu führen und weiterzuentwickeln.
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Director, Conservation Impact, Africa
WWF works to help people and nature thrive to achieve its vision of building a future in which people live in harmony with nature. The Director of Conservation Impact, Africa, will support the Country Offices across Africa in developing strong conservation strategies aligned with global goals, outcomes, and initiatives and delivering impact relevant to the subregional and national priorities and context. If you are a collaborative people manager with expertise in conservation in Africa and a strong commitment to driving real change, this is the leadership role for you.
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Executive Director
Greenpeace Southeast Asia (GPSEA), a leading environmental organisation, uses research, advocacy, direct action, and partnerships to drive impactful campaigns. Independent from corporate and government funding, GPSEA is committed to environmental justice. The Executive Director will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of sustainability in the region, leading impactful campaigns with vision and strategic expertise. This is a unique opportunity to drive meaningful change and lead an organisation at the forefront of environmental action.
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Chief Financial Officer
NESsT is a global nonprofit that invests in social enterprises, fostering quality jobs and economic opportunities in Latin America and Central & Eastern Europe. As Chief Financial Officer, you will shape NESsT’s financial strategy, ensuring sustainability and operational efficiency while collaborating with global teams. This role offers a unique opportunity to drive financial innovation in impact investing and grant management, contributing to NESsT’s mission of scaling social enterprises and transforming lives in underserved communities.
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Regional Director, East and Southern Africa
Humanitarian OpenStreetMap Team (HOT) is a leading global NGO that makes and uses maps and open data to improve humanitarian response and the international development system. The Regional Director for East and Southern Africa leads our regional hub, which supports mapping projects, partners, and communities in the Eastern and Southern Africa region. They lead a diverse regional team, engaging with governments, NGOs, donors and communities to sustain and grow our work. We seek a visionary leader skilled in partnership-building, fundraising, and open data solutions. This is an opportunity for someone with the passion to transform data-driven humanitarian and development initiatives in the region.
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Managing Director of Operations
Oil Change International (OCI) is a dynamic nonprofit dedicated to exposing the true costs of fossil fuels and championing a just transition to clean energy. This exciting Managing Director of Operations role offers the chance to oversee and enhance OCI’s global operational, financial, and human resources functions, ensuring sustainable growth and impactful campaigns. Ideal candidates will bring at least ten years of nonprofit leadership experience, a passion for justice, and a collaborative spirit. Join OCI to drive meaningful change in the fight against climate change.
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