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Thierry van Bastelaer

Associate Consultant, Americas

Thierry brings to Oxford HR 30 years of experience in the international development sector. An economist by training, he has designed and led activities in a variety of sectors, including microenterprise development, financial inclusion, social capital, poverty measurement, health financing, and inclusive insurance. He also served on professional boards and as adjunct professor of financial inclusion at Georgetown University’s School of Foreign Service. In his spare time, Thierry curates and delivers online courses about Johann Sebastian Bach’s music.

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Vitamin Angels

Chief Programs Officer | Vitamin Angels

Full Time
East Africa, USA
Posted 1 week ago

Status: Open

The Chief Programs Officer (CPO) will join a newly formed Senior Leadership Team (SLT) responsible for shaping and delivering VA's 2030 strategy while helping define the organization's ambitions.

Job Features

Job CategoryHealth, Thierry, Tim
Reports toCEO
LocationRemote in the US or East Africa only. In the US, preferred location on the East Coast. In East Africa, preferred location in Kenya. Candidates must have existing authorization to work in the country in which they are based. VA will not sponsor work visa applications for this role.
SalaryIn the US: $265–$340k. In East Africa, commensurate with local non-profit executive-level compensation.
Closing DateOctober 16, 2026

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Posted 4 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, Valentina, Yolanda, Zoe

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