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Martine Billanou

Associate Principal Consultant, Europe

Martine Billanou

Martine has over 30 years of experience in International development. Before joining Oxford HR, she was the senior advisor to Alliance2015, a partnership of seven European NGOs.

Previously, Martine has worked with SNV and Save the Children UK as country director in Cameroon and DRC, Tanzania, Bangladesh and Eritrea. She developed strategies and structures that supported innovative and successful development and humanitarian response programs. This involved the set-up, selection and development of successful teams and included addressing key issues of ethics, accountability and safeguarding.

Martine’s expertise in the set-up and support of Consortia or other forms of inter-agency cooperation is supported by her strong understanding of organizational cultures and dynamics. She worked with a wide range of INGOs in Alliance2015, in various Commonwealth inter-agency initiatives both in Cameroon and in Tanzania or, earlier in her career, as general secretary of the Eritrea Inter-Agency Consortium.

An economist, graduated from Grenoble University, Martine started to work on performance analysis in the private sector.

”It is so fulfilling and impactful to enable a successful recruitment! I interact with wonderful clients and candidates and working with an amazingly value-driven and supportive team makes it just perfect.

View Martine's current roles

Chief Executive Officer (CEO) | WWF Kenya

Full Time
Africa, Kenya, Nairobi
Posted 21 hours ago

Status: Open

WWF Kenya are seeking an inspiring leader who combines strategic foresight with heartfelt leadership to champion WWF Kenya’s vision, engage a diverse range of stakeholders, and drive meaningful impact

Job Features

Job CategoryEnvironment, Martine
LocationNairobi - Kenya
SalaryCompetitive
Contract TypeFull Time
Closing Date5th April 2025

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MSF

International Secretary General | Médecins Sans Frontières

Full Time
Europe, Geneva, Switzerland
Posted 1 week ago

Status: Open

The SG plays a key role in defining, with the ExCom and under the direction of the IB, the Movement’s ambitions and priorities, following and ensuring their effective implementation.

Job Features

Job CategoryHealth, Humanitarian, Martine
LocationGeneva, Switzerland
SalaryIn line with MSF remuneration policy
Closing Date21st March 2025

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MSF

International President | Médecins Sans Frontières

Full Time
Europe, Geneva
Posted 2 months ago

Status: Open

The International President (IP) is a pivotal role that represents Médecins Sans Frontières globally. They are the most senior associative figure in MSF and lead the International Board.

Job Features

Job CategoryHealth, Humanitarian, Josje, Martine
LocationGeneva, preferred
SalaryFull time (40 hours) remuneration according to the IB elected compensation policy.
Closing DateEnd February 2025

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Oxford HR

Register with Us

Posted 2 years ago

Status: Open

We are fully committed to our work on gender and diversity, so if you’re from an under-represented group we are particularly keen to hear from you.

Job Features

Job CategoryAC, Adrina, Alanna, Alisha, Amanda, Ana, Angeline, Anna, Arlene, Arni, Bob, Christel, Dara, Data, Dom, Education, Ely, Environment, Erica, Erik, Estefania, Evelyne, George, Health, Helen, Human Rights, Humanitarian, Hye, Ingrid, James, James S, Janet, Jean-Baptiste, Jennifer, Josje, Judy, Karen, Karna, Kaushalya, Lewis, Lisanne, Livelihoods & Agriculture, Maria G, Mark W, Martine, Mayank, Mia, Michael, Michelle, Nada, Nafeesa, Nataša, Neil, Nick, Nick S, Nicola, Noha, Ottilia, OxHR Jobs, Peter, Philip, Prisca, Rachel, Razane, Robert, Rod, Rosa, Rose, Sobhi, Stephen, Suzie Li, Tamsin, Team, Thibaut, Toby, Trade, Yolanda, Zoe

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Martine’s recent placements include:

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WWF InternationalChief Operating Officer

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WWF InternationalDirector, Collective Conservation Impact

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Practical ActionDirector of Influence, Impact and Innovation

”We have worked with Oxford HR a number of times. The relationship has grown into a full understanding of our organisational culture, leading to some very successful appointments. We can but recommend Oxford HR as it is a pleasure to collaborate with such a professional team.

Kay RichigerManager Governance, International Board and Council, WWF International

”Throughout, it felt like having a world-class HR team working inhouse and I anticipate that we’ll be using Oxford HR in the very near future to help us identify our next knock out senior hire.

Nick HepworthDirector, Water Witness International

”Oxford HR stands out because of the time that they invest in getting to know ETP and what we’re looking for. That time results in a customised search which produces a strong pool of candidates. The team at Oxford HR also runs an impeccably-planned process, taking a lot of the administrative and scheduling stress away from us.

Jenny CostelloeExecutive Director, Ethical Tea Partnership

”I have never worked with recruiters before but have done a lot of recruitment and this experience has been like working out the difference between cooking my own dinner at home and going out to a lovely restaurant – it's all still food but the quality and experience is totally different!

Kate SimpsonManaging Director, Wasafiri

”With their intimate knowledge of the recruiting organisation, honest feedback about whether I was a good match, and deep interest in what was important to me, Oxford HR helped me secure my new, exciting environmental role. Thanks to their very personal approach, I felt supported every step of the way.

Amy FairbairnPlaced Candidate, Global Canopy