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Livelihoods & Agriculture

As the global economy continues to shift and change away from its traditional models, the need for transformative leadership is greater than ever.

Oxford HR’s Livelihoods teams’ collective experience spans across Asia, Africa and South America, and they are uniquely placed to assess and inform the hiring process when it comes to social and environmental impact organisations working in the Agricultural space.

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Our recent placements include:

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BonsucroData Manager

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Ethical Tea PartnershipBusiness Innovation Lead

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IRRIDeputy Director General for Strategy, Engagement and Impact

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Rwanda Action
Founder – CEO Transition

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Syon Niyogi
Corporate Services Director
International Water Management Institute

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Gopesh Tewari
Education Manager
IRRI

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Bonsucro
Psychometric assessments

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Jenny Löfbom
Challenge Fund Team Leader KILIMO
Self Help Africa

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Angshu Sengupta
Director of Finance
IRRI

Our vision for the sector is aligned with promoting positive change in favour of marginalised people.

We believe in inclusive economic growth that creates jobs and equal opportunities for everyone; helping people lift themselves out of poverty and leading to self-reliant, stable and prosperous communities. Our team has worked across the globe with clients in this space, from funds specialising in agriculture, to niche-focused livelihood NGOs. This experience also spans the range of roles we have worked on within these organisations, from specialists to head office, from Sustainability Managers to Chief Executives.

We are therefore in a strong place to advise, appoint and develop our clients’ senior teams, being uniquely placed to identify the key leadership attributes when working in this important sector.

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Strengthening organisational leadership.

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Appointing change-makers.

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Building a culture of inclusion.

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Enhancing effective governance.

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Implementing innovative solutions.

Founder-CEO Transitions

Navigate this pivotal transition.

Co-Leadership Appointments & Coaching

Bring the strengths of multiple leaders to a single role.

”I highly recommend Oxford HR, for their ability to utilise their strong network of candidates to forge and maintain mutually beneficial relationships.
Hasin JahanCountry Director Bangladesh

”Oxford HR has continued to follow my progress, and every 3 months checks up on me to see how I’m doing and if I need any support with anything. I have never experienced this level of support from any recruiter.
Audrey AhwanDirector for Programme Development, BRAC

”On the whole I have been impressed with the quality and calibre of candidates Oxford HR have presented us with and their ability to cast a wide global trawl that wrings out candidates who may not be currently looking, giving us a more solid pool of individuals to consider. I wholeheartedly recommend their services.
Ola FajobiDirector Global HR and Organisational Development, IRRI

”The Oxford HR team were proactive in keeping me informed of the progress and were helpful in giving advice on the interview process of the shortlisted candidates.
Mark IrelandSelf Help Africa

Some of our current roles

Oficial de Programa (2 puestos) | FCAM Foundation

Part Time

Latin America & Caribbean, Remote, USA

Posted 4 days ago

Status: Open

Únete a FCAM Foundation como Oficial de Programa apoyando organizaciones de mujeres en Centroamérica. Posición remota, 4+ años experiencia en derechos humanos.

Job Features

Job Category	Environment, Human Rights, Jennifer, Livelihoods & Agriculture
Ubicación	Remoto
Salario	$30.800 USD (anual)
Fecha de Cierre	31 Agosto 2025
Frecuencia de Viajes	30% de Visitas a Copartes
Plazo	El período de contratación va del 15 de octubre del 2025 al 31 de diciembre de 2026, con posibilidad de renovación.

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Responsable de Aprendizajes y Evaluación (RAE) | FCAM Foundation

Part Time

Latin America & Caribbean, Remote, USA

Posted 4 days ago

Status: Open

FCAM Foundation busca Responsable de Aprendizajes y Evaluación RAE. Posición remota, experiencia en monitoreo y evaluación con ONGs feministas.

Job Features

Job Category	Environment, Human Rights, Jennifer, Livelihoods & Agriculture
Ubicación	Remoto
Salario	$41.200 USD (anual)
Fecha de Cierre	31 Agosto 2025
Plazo	Este rol es un contrato de consultoría desde el 15 de Octubre de 2025 hasta el 31 de Diciembre de 2026, con posibilidad de renovación.

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Trustees/Board Members Search | Aquaculture Stewardship Council

Voluntary

Remote

Posted 4 weeks ago

Status: Open

ASC seeks two Board Trustees (two separate roles) who can help the charity extend its ambition and impact, hold it to account, and who will champion its cause.

Job Features

Job Category	Environment, James S, Livelihoods & Agriculture
Term	3 years (possibility of second term by mutual agreement).
Location	Remote with some travel to Board meetings and to visit project sites as part of Induction and continuing engagement.
Working Language	All meetings will be held In English, board members need to be fluent.
Salary	Unpaid role (voluntary) but with expenses reimbursed.
Closing Date	Friday 29th August 2025

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Chief Executive Officer | Village Enterprise

Full Time

Africa, Kenya, Nairobi

Posted 2 months ago

Status: Open

Village Enterprise is seeking a visionary yet grounded African CEO with deep experience in Africa to lead and scale its mission-driven international nonprofit organization.

Job Features

Job Category	Livelihoods & Agriculture, Peter, Sectors
Location	Nairobi
Salary	Approx $200k p.a with a comprehensive and competitive benefits package
Closing Date	8th August 2025

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