Nafeesa joined Oxford HR in 2021 and is based out of Amsterdam. She has successfully delivered leadership searches for organisations across the globle including Greenpeace International, Greenpeace UK, Porticus, Room to Read, Oxfam America, SNV, Vitol Foundation, Madre Brava, Adam Smith International, WWF and others. In 2022, she played a key role in managing one of Oxford HR’s complex projects – a large-scale recruitment for Africa CDC, which resulted in successful delivery of 92 hires across the continent. She is passionate about supporting for-purpose organisations in finding exceptional leaders who can 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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Voluntary
Remote, UK
Posted 3 weeks ago
Status: Open
CECG's Trustee with HR expertise provides strategic oversight, guidance and challenge on people‑related matters to ensure the charity meets its legal, regulatory and ethical responsibilities.
Job Features
| Job Category | Environment, Nafeesa |
| Location | UK, remote with the potential for 1-2 in person meetings per year |
| Commitment | 8-12 days a year |
| Remuneration | Voluntary (Unpaid) + reasonable reimbursable expenses |
| Term | 3 years |
| Closing Date | 29th May 2026 |
Status: Open
Sunrise International is seeking an experienced Chair of the Supervisory Board to provide independent governance leadership as the organisation continues to grow in scale, influence, and complexity.
Job Features
| Job Category | Environment, Nafeesa, Zoe |
| Time Commitment | This role requires meaningful engagement beyond formal board meetings. The Chair should expect to commit approximately 3–4 days per month on average, including preparation, regular dialogue with the Management Board, and engagement with board members across the Sunrise network. The higher monthly average reflects one in-person meeting per year, which may involve international travel. In months where travel is required, the total time commitment may increase to 4–5 days to accommodate travel time and meetings. |
| Location | International (European or Dutch governance experience preferred) |
| Salary | This role is not remunerated, although reasonable expenses for travel and subsistence in relation to Sunrise Project business will be reimbursed, in line with our travel policy. |
| Closing Date | 29th May 2026 |
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, Gareth, George, Health, Helen, Human Rights, Humanitarian, Hye, Ingrid, James, James S, Janet, Jean-Baptiste, Jennifer, Jill, Joshua, Josje, Judy, Karen, Karna, Kassie, Kaushalya, Lewis, Lionel, Lisanne, Livelihoods & Agriculture, Louise, Maria G, Mark W, Martine, Mayank, Mia, Michael, Michelle, Mohamed, Nada, Nafeesa, Nataša, Neil, Nick, Nick S, Nicola, Noha, Ottilia, OxHR Jobs, Peter, Philip, Prisca, Rachel, Razane, Redmond, Robert, Rod, Rosa, Rose, Sobhi, Stephen, Suzie Li, Tamsin, Team, Thibaut, Thierry, Tim, Tim B, Toby, Trade, Yolanda, Zoe |
