Nafeesa has been with Oxford HR since 2021 and has led executive and senior-level searches for organisations such as Greenpeace International, Greenpeace UK, Porticus, Room to Read, Oxfam America, SNV, Vitol Foundation, Epic Foundation, Madre Brava and WWF. In 2022, she played a key role in managing a large-scale recruitment project for Africa CDC, contributing to the successful delivery of 92 hires across the continent. She is passionate about supporting for-purpose organisations in finding exceptional leaders who drive positive global change.
Before joining Oxford HR, Nafeesa spent seven years in the development sector in India, supporting organisations with research, impact evaluation, advocacy, and capacity building projects across rural development, gender, and human rights. She holds a master’s in development studies with a major in social justice perspectives and a specialisation in conflict and peace studies from the International Institute of Social Studies in the Hague.
Previously, Nafeesa served as Research Manager for Europe at Oxford HR where she built and led a team of researchers, supporting leadership hiring across the region.
”I love what I get to do at Oxford HR. I like to think of it as matchmaking between impact-driven global organisations and inspiring individuals/leaders. I love that we are committed to change/progress, diversity, and inclusion within the non-profit sector as well as embracing what we preach.
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Status: Open
Co-Chairs are responsible for board management, supporting individual trustees & the Co-CEOs, and facilitating scrutiny of Womankind’s strategic direction, values, policies and operational efficiency.
Job Features
| Job Category | Human Rights, Nafeesa, Zoe |
| Location | Co-Chair can be based anywhere but must have experience of working with the UK charity commission and have knowledge of UK charity law. Meetings take place on a hybrid in-person/online basis, with an annual in-person board day in London. |
| Estimated Time Commitment | 12 hours per month per Co-Chair |
| Duration | The initial term is three years, with a preference for candidates able to commit for the full duration. Trustees may serve up to two consecutive three-year terms. |
| Remuneration | This is an unpaid voluntary position. Reasonable expenses for travel and subsistence while on Womankind business are reimbursable. |
| Closing Date | 2nd May 2025 |
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 Category | AC, 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 |
