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Peter Irungu

Associate Director, Africa

Peter Irungu

Peter Irungu joined Oxford HR in 2021 and has managed a robust portfolio of recruitment assignments at regional and global levels. Peter has a deep understanding of organisational development including strategy development and execution, people management, program and organizational management.

With over 20 years’ experience working in the for-purpose sector he brings leadership and technical skills across diverse sectors including Public Health, Social Justice, Human Rights, Democracy and Governance, Education as well as cross cutting subjects like youth development, gender equality and inclusion. He has provided organizational mentorship and coaching, leadership development and organisational strategic development.

Peter is adept at identifying and promoting synergies to tackle diverse, expanding, and increasingly complex global challenges and is passionate about leadership and social development and justice in Africa. Prior to joining Oxford HR, he served progressively in strategic management and leadership roles in Kenya and the East African region with duty assignments in Sudan, Ghana, Mozambique, South Africa and the US.

View Peter's current roles

War Child
Full Time
Global
Posted 3 weeks ago

Status: Open

The Director of Engagement leads War Child Alliance’s external engagement approach to strengthen War Child’s global positioning, including improved visibility, influence, and supporter engagement

Job Features

Job CategoryHumanitarian, Peter
LocationAnywhere War Child has an office
SalaryBased on location
Closing Date3rd July 2026
Voluntary
Europe, UK
Posted 1 month ago

Status: Open

Lively Minds is seeking a Board Chair to lead the Board through its next phase of growth and development.

Job Features

Job CategoryEducation, Livelihoods & Agriculture, Peter
LocationOpen to UK/Europe (strong experience with Global South Required)
StipendVolunteer role with reasonable expenses reimbursed
Tenure of Trustees3 years renewable
Closing Date15th June 2026
Oxford HR
Posted 3 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, Anna S, 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