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  • Regional CBID Advisor – West Africa
    Christian Blind Mission (CBM)

    CBM is an international development organisation dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for persons with disabilities in the world’s most disadvantaged communities. The Regional CBID Advisor will support multi-country teams in inclusive development, offering technical guidance, capacity-building, and training. This role involves providing technical expertise in resource mobilisation, programme design, and project evaluation while building strategic partnerships with NGOs and multilateral organisations. Key responsibilities include advancing CBID initiatives, strengthening capacities across West Africa, and promoting disability-inclusive community development within regional networks.

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    • Togo, Niger, or Cameroon, other CBM countries in Africa could be considered
  • Regional Business Development Manager, Institutional Funding
    WaterAid

    WaterAid is determined to make clean water, decent toilets, and good hygiene normal for everyone, everywhere, within a generation. The Regional Business Development Manager (RBDM) supports this mission by delivering fundraising strategies that will resource WaterAid’s WASH programmes at the regional and country levels. The RBDM is responsible for seeking out funding opportunities and ensuring there is a strong pipeline of funding for programmes through continuous engagement with institutional, bilateral and multilateral donors; trusts, foundations and corporations. If you are a pro-active, values-driven fundraising professional, this role is for you.

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    • OPEN
    • South Africa, Zambia, Malawi, Mozambique, Madagascar
  • Executive Director, Malaysia
    Asylum Access

    Asylum Access Malaysia (AAM) is Malaysia’s leading advocate for displaced communities, providing legal aid, training, and driving policy reform. The Executive Director leads AAM’s mission, overseeing programs, operations, stakeholder relations, and growth. Asylum Access seeks a visionary leader with expertise in human rights, refugee response, and policy advocacy, along with strong leadership, fundraising, and strategic planning skills. If this role aligns with your career aspirations, we would love to hear from you.

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    • OPEN
    • Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
  • Director of Operations
    TMG Research gGmbH

    TMG Research is a Berlin-based think tank focused on sustainability, advancing rights-based approaches to land, food systems, and climate adaptation. The Director of Operations will lead Berlin-based administration, overseeing project control, HR, and admin processes. Working with the Managing Director and Senior Management, you will drive TMG’s mission in a dynamic, research-focused setting. We are excited to connect with you if you thrive in diverse settings, are flexible, enthusiastic, and able to work both independently and with initiative.

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    • OPEN
    • Berlin, Germany
  • Digital Skills and Employment Specialist
    Aga Khan Foundation

    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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    • OPEN
    • Flexible, preferably in one of AKF’s countries
  • Directeur du Parc National Ntokou Pikounda
    WWF RoC

    En tant que chef de l’unité de gestion du Parc National Ntokou Pikounda (PNNP), le Directeur du Parc travaillera en étroite collaboration avec le gouvernement, d’autres organisations de conservation et les communautés environnantes pour obtenir des résultats de conservation optimaux. Si vous êtes passionné par la conservation et le travail avec les communautés, c’est l’occasion pour vous de contribuer à la lutte contre l’exploitation illégale et le trafic de la faune et la flore et à la conservation des grands singes, des éléphants et autres espèces phares.

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    • Republique du Congo, Parc National Ntokou Pikounda
  • Park Director of Ntokou Pikounda National Park
    WWF RoC

    As head of the park management unit for Ntokou Pikounda National Park (NPNP), the Park Director will work closely with the government, other conservation organisations and the surrounding communities to achieve optimal conservation results. If you are passionate about conservation and working with communities, this is an opportunity for you to contribute to the fight against the illegal exploitation and trafficking of fauna and flora species and the conservation of great apes, elephants and other flagship species.

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    • Ntokou Pikounda National Park, Republic of Congo
  • AGA KHAN FOUNDATION
    Safeguarding Manager, Africa
    The Aga Khan Foundation

    The Aga Khan Foundation (AKF) is dedicated to improving quality of life, promoting social inclusion, and fostering sustainable development across vulnerable regions. As the Regional Safeguarding Manager for Africa, you will lead protection efforts to ensure high standards for staff, partners, and communities. This role fosters a culture of prevention, awareness, reporting, and response while coordinating capacity building, safe programming, and risk management. This is an exciting opportunity to collaborate with local and global teams, driving impactful change across AKF’s programmes in Tanzania, Uganda, Kenya, and Mozambique.

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    • Tanzania, Uganda, Kenya, or Mozambique
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    Global Head of Human Resources
    CBM

    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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    • Interviewing
    • Nairobi, Kenya (Must be a Kenyan national residing in Kenya).
  • AGA KHAN FOUNDATION
    CEO – Kenya
    Aga Khan Foundation

    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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    • Interviewing
    • Nairobi, Kenya
  • Kinder not hilfe
    International IT Manager
    Kindernothilfe

    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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    • Interviewing
    • Recife-Brazil, Riobamba-Ecuador, Cochabamba-Bolivia, or Antigua-Guatemala.
  • Kinder not hilfe
    International IT Manager
    Kindernothilfe

    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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    • Interviewing
    • Recife-Brazil, Riobamba-Ecuador, Cochabamba-Bolivia, or Antigua-Guatemala.
  • WWF
    Regional Director, East and Southern Africa
    WWF International

    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 Regional Director East and Southern Africa (ESA) will lead the strategic planning, conservation strategy, and future institutional development of WWF in East and Southern Africa. If you are a strategic African leader with strong people skills, operational excellence, and a passion for nature, this is an opportunity for you to make a conservation impact in the East and Southern Africa region.

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    • Interviewing
    • Nairobi, Kenya
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    Geschäftsführung
    Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) Deutschland

    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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    • Interviewing
    • Freiburg, Deutschland
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    Senior Manager Institutional Partnerships NTDs
    CBM

    CBM is an international development organisation committed to improving the quality of life of persons with disabilities in the world’s poorest communities. The Senior Manager Institution Partnership will lead CBM’s engagement with key Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTDs) partners, including donors, NGOs, and foundations in North America. We would like to hear from you if you are a collaborative, self-motivated global health professional with experience in NTDs or public health, partnership management, and bilateral or multilateral funding.

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    • Filled
    • Atlanta, Georgia, USA
  • AWDF
    Director of Philanthropy and Partnerships
    African Women’s Development Fund

    The African Women’s Development Fund is a pan-African feminist fund that resources, supports and nurtures African women’s rights and feminist organisations and movements. The Director of Philanthropy and Partnerships leads the development and implementation of strategies and plans for resource mobilisation, development, partnerships and influencing. This role is an opportunity for a thought leader with the capability to build, transform and strengthen relationships with funders to ensure quality resources are available for support of African women’s rights movements and organisations.

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    • Filled
    • Nairobi, Kenya
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    Senior Associate
    OTT Consulting

    OTT is a Southern-led global consulting firm that supports and strengthens the work of research organisations, foundations, governments and others for better-informed decision-making. The Senior Associate will lead OTT’s work supporting funders who fund the generation, communication and use of evidence. This is a unique opportunity if you are an autonomous and entrepreneurial individual with experience developing and delivering growth in a consulting environment, an understanding of the global foundations ecosystem, and an eagerness to drive evidence-informed systemic change.

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    • Filled
    • Montreal, Canada
  • New Project
    Associate Director, Partnerships
    Climate Lead

    Climate Lead empowers philanthropic leaders everywhere by providing curated roadmaps and facilitating impactful solutions for swift climate action. As the Associate Director of Partnerships, you will be responsible for strengthening stakeholder engagement and fostering trust and transparency within the global network to advance Climate Lead’s mission through collaboration. This is an exciting role for an individual to drive impactful climate action through strategic partnerships with diverse stakeholders on a global scale, fostering innovation, professional growth, and an inclusive work environment.

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    • Filled
    • Washington, D.C, United States
  • New Project
    People Specialist
    Climate Lead

    Climate Lead empowers philanthropic leaders everywhere by providing curated roadmaps and facilitating impactful solutions for swift climate action. As the People Specialist, you will be responsible for the organization’s Human Resources (HR) operations, supporting strategy development, policy execution, and day-to-day administrative tasks. This is an exciting opportunity for someone with a strong passion for HR operations to contribute to the backbone of an organization dedicated to addressing pressing environmental challenges.

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    • Filled
    • San Francisco, USA
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    Executive Director
    Prospera International Network of Women's Funds

    Prospera International Network of Women’s Funds is dedicated to promoting resource equity through feminist grant allocation and advocacy efforts. The Executive Director will be responsible for implementing the Ten Year Strategic Framework, leading staff to strengthen the Network, shaping funding for resource-rich movements in collaboration with members, and ensuring goal attainment. This role is an exciting opportunity for someone who aspires to redistribute resources to intersectional feminist and women’s movements, especially to those facing structural marginalisation.

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    • Filled
    • London, UK
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    Director of Strategic Impact
    International Institute for Environment and Development

    The International Institute for Environment and Development (IIED) is a policy and action research organisation promoting sustainable development and linking local priorities to global challenges. IIED is seeking an experienced and well-connected global environmental and social policy expert who wants to help shape its world-class research and evidence generation programme, take that evidence to the audiences who need to be influenced by it, and get the positive outcomes that the planet and its people urgently need to see.

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    • Filled
    • Johannesburg, South Africa
  • Habitat for Humanity Deutschland
    Leitung Finanzen und Verwaltung, Mitglied der Geschäftsleitung
    Habitat for Humanity Deutschland e.V.

    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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    • Filled
    • Cologne, Germany
  • UAPS
    Executive Secretary
    Union for African Population Studies (UAPS)

    The Union for African Population Studies promotes the scientific study of populations and the application of research findings in development planning in Africa. The Union also builds the capacity of young scientists and institutions. The Executive Secretary is a strategic leader with research expertise and a track record of successful fundraising. This is an opportunity for a bilingual individual in French and English to oversee the secretariat’s operations and finances and foster collaborative partnerships to advance the Union’s mission.v

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    • Filled
    • Accra, Ghana
  • AWDF
    Director of Programmes
    African Women’s Development Fund

    The African Women’s Development Fund is a pan-African feminist fund resourcing, supporting and nurturing African women’s rights organisations and feminist movements. The Director of Programmes will lead the development of programmatic strategies, initiatives and processes related to resourcing women’s rights and feminist organisations and movements in Africa. If you are an African feminist eager to lead grant-making efforts across Africa, this is a unique opportunity to work with African women’s rights and feminist movements, nurturing and strengthening their agency and enhancing solidarity and care among movement actors.

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    • Filled
    • Lusaka, Zambia
  • Association For Progressive Communication
    Finance Manager
    Association For Progressive Communications (APC)

    Association for Progressive Communication, a global network, advances social justice and human rights by cross-cutting electronic networks, envisioning marginalised people shaping the internet, and advocating for its global governance as a public good. As the Finance Manager, you will oversee accounting and finances, leading a team to maintain strong controls and ensure financial compliance at all levels. This is an exciting opportunity for an individual passionate about fostering integrity, trust, and respect for APC’s financial resilience and feminist organisational growth.

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    • Filled
    • Nairobi, Kenya
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    Country Director, Mozambique
    WaterAid

    WaterAid is determined to make clean water, decent toilets and good hygiene normal for everyone, everywhere within a generation. The Country Director will provide strategic leadership to country programmes, finance and people, and engage with external stakeholders to move the work of WaterAid forward. If you are an inspiring leader who is politically savvy, a strategist, and can command credibility with external audiences, including government, civil society, and donors, this role is for you.

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    • Filled
    • Maputo, Mozambique
  • Light for the world
    International Director of Impact and Advocacy
    Light for the World

    Light for the World is a global organisation working to improve eye health services, education, and job opportunities for people with disabilities in sub-Saharan Africa. The International Director of Impact and Advocacy is pivotal in enhancing Light for the World’s (LFTW) global reputation. This position intersects internal expertise and external partnerships to ensure LFTW’s programmes have a lasting impact. This is an exciting opportunity to collaborate with teams to drive effective initiatives and engage with various communities and networks to champion the LFTW’s mission.

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    • Filled
    • Berlin, Germany
  • Light for the world
    International Director of Programmes
    Light for the World

    Light for the World is a global disability and development organisation whose vision is an inclusive society where no one is left behind. The International Director of Programmes will lead a dynamic team across six countries, driving programme excellence and operational efficiency. They will foster collaboration among country directors, shaping strategy and amplifying impact towards a more inclusive society. This is an exciting opportunity for a senior-level programme director to help shape Light for the World’s programming in line with its vision.

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    • Filled
    • Nairobi, Kenya
  • Alianza Americans
    Executive Director
    Alianza Americas

    As the new Executive Director at Alianza Americas, you will lead a pioneering network of 60 migrant-led organizations across the Americas. In this vital role, you’ll shape strategies and drive initiatives for migrant and climate justice and systemic inequities. This position offers a unique opportunity to innovate and influence at a transnational level, enhancing the lives of immigrant communities. With a focus on collaboration, fundraising, and public representation, you’ll guide a diverse team while engaging with various stakeholders. Embrace this chance to impact the complex and ever-growing multicultural environment in the U.S

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    • Filled
    • Chicago, United States
  • Futurelect
    Regional Head of Programmes, Southern Africa
    Futurelect

    Futurelect’s mission is to empower a new generation of ethical political, government and civic leaders in Africa. The Regional Head of Programmes (RHPSA) will lead the design, delivery and management of all Southern Africa public leadership and civic education programmes. As the new RHPSA, you will conceptualise and design the seminars, learning, and training programmes with facilitators, champions, and guest speakers. This is a great opportunity for someone with experience in education programme management, government, politics or leadership development looking to advance open and democratic societies in Africa.

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    • Filled
    • Johannesburg, South Africa
  • Malteser International
    Director of Programmes and Operations
    Malteser International

    Malteser International is the humanitarian relief agency of the Sovereign Order of Malta. With over 145 projects annually in 35 countries throughout Africa, Asia, the Middle East, Europe and the Americas, they provide emergency relief after disasters and support recovery efforts focusing on sustainable development. The Director of Programmes and Operations will lead Malteser International’s large programme portfolio worldwide, overseeing humanitarian and development cooperation programmes across five continents. This is an exciting opportunity for a strategic leader with experience in humanitarian programme management who enjoys working in and shaping dynamic and innovative structures.

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    • Filled
    • Cologne, Germany
  • Stop the bleeding
    Head of Secretariat
    Stop the Bleeding Campaign

    The Stop the Bleeding campaign is a consortium of seven organisations focused on sustainable debt management and stopping illicit financial flows out of Africa. The Head of Secretariat will coordinate the consortium’s work, create and implement a campaign strategy with a feminist approach, and get the buy-in from different stakeholders, from governments to civil society and the public. This is an exciting role for an experienced Pan-African movement builder with campaigning running through their veins who wants to play a part in disrupting systems of oppression in Africa.

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    • Filled
    • Dakar, Senegal
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    Executive Director
    Recourse

    This is an exciting opportunity to work with one of the few key organisations working at the intersection of development finance, human rights and climate change. The Executive Director will facilitate the work of Recourse’s team of experts by ensuring that the organisation’s growth trajectory is supported by strong systems, processes and funding. If you would like to contribute to helping communities hold international financial institutions accountable for how their financing impacts climate change, social justice and human rights, this role could be for you.

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    • Filled
    • Amsterdam, Netherlands
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    Director(a) Ejecutivo(a)
    Asylum Access México

    El/la Director(a) Ejecutivo(a) de Asylum Access México (AAMX) es fundamental para impulsar la visión y misión de la organización interna y globalmente. El/la Director(a) liderará AAMX para promover la seguridad, movilidad libre y el accesso a trabajo justo para los refugiados y desplazados en México. Como rol estratégico, esta persona estará a cargo de un equipo alto rendimiento, y de gestionar las operaciones y finanzas de la organización, de manera justa, transparente y efectiva.

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    • Filled
    • Mexico City, Mexico