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Livelihoods & Agriculture

AATF
Better Cotton Initiative
Bonsucro
Ethical Tea Partnership
FANRPAN
Global Coffee Platform
Heifer International
IFAD
IRRI
MSINGI
Gatsby
Peanutworx
Self Help Africa
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Partner Africa

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 purpose-led 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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Syon Niyogi
Corporate Services Director
International Water Management Institute

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Yurdi Yasmi
South East Asia Representative
IRRI

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IRRI
Deputy Director General, Strategy, Engagement and Impact

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Rwanda Action
Founder – CEO Transition 

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Gopesh Tewari
Education Manager
IRRI

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Bonsucro
Psychometric assessments

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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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HR Consultancy

Implementing innovative solutions.

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Communicating your impact.

Founder-CEO Transitions

Navigate this pivotal transition

”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

Country Director, Morocco and Tunisia | DROSOS FOUNDATION

Full Time
Morocco
Posted 3 weeks ago

Status: Open

A strategic leadership role for an inspired professional who will optimally represent the interests of DROSOS FOUNDATION, grow the local and international networks and nurture the team of experts.

Job Features

Job CategoryEducation, Livelihoods & Agriculture
LocationCasablanca, Morocco
SalaryCompetitive compensation package
Contract TypeOpen ended contract
Closing Date5th June 2023

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Strategic Group Lead – Shaping Green and Resilient Mountain Economies | ICIMOD

Full Time
Nepal
Posted 1 month ago

Status: Open

This is a unique opportunity to lead our new Strategic Group on Shaping Green and Resilient Mountain Economies.

Job Features

Job CategoryEnvironment, Livelihoods & Agriculture, Nick
LocationKathmandu, Nepal
SalaryCompetitive
Closing Date24 May 2023 (Applications will be reviewed on an on-going basis)

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Senior Business Development Director | Connexi

Full Time
North America, USA, Washington DC
Posted 2 months ago

Status: Open

The Senior Business Development Director provides senior level management of Connexi business development strategy with the goal of identifying and winning commodity supply chain market opportunities.
Business Development Strategy & Leadership
  • Oversees all business development at Connexi, from building and maintaining client relationships to implementing capture efforts to preparing proposals. Responsible for quality assurance/control of the proposal process and final proposal product.
  • Drives sales and backlog generation by designing and executing targeted marketing and sales strategies and plans for Connexi's business lines.
  • Leads market analysis to identify business opportunities within Connexi’s target markets.
  • Based on market analysis, leads the development and implementation of Connexi’s business development strategy, including client identification and engagement, and formulates annual business and work plans, including new directions and approaches to grow the company and increase market share.
  • In collaboration with Connexi leadership, develops and implements strategies to optimize Connexi profitability and win rates.
  • Analyzes win/loss information and proposal debriefs to improve proposal processes and content.
  • Participates in problem solving with respect to business development and client engagement and responds immediately to critical situations, developing solutions that meet Connexi needs.
Client Relations
  • Identifies, researches, and actively engages with potential clients to develop and secure new business opportunities.
  • Develops and maintains client relationships, and oversees, manages, and prioritizes business opportunities; leads initiatives to leverage new revenue streams; and designs and implements holistic and client specific communication and outreach plans, ensuring that they are informative, effective, and engaging. • Establishes and nurtures collaborative relationships with partners, subcontractors, technical specialists, and clients.
Proposal & Bid Development
  • Undertakes leadership role in proposal development, analyzing, and recommending bid decisions, and conceptualizing teaming, technical approaches, and pricing strategies to maximize competitive advantage.
  • Structures proposal teams and provides vision and leadership to proposal efforts.
  • Plays lead roles in proposals such as technical writer and proposal strategist; conducts proposal reviews.
  • Collaborates with Connexi technical team to support the development of technical products, service offerings, and value propositions to maintain full alignment with client requirements and build competitive advantage.
  • Supports Connexi’s technical team to assess needs for client presentations and ensure that they have the necessary collateral during pitches. Customizes presentations, case studies, and other key collateral to match client needs and present a value proposition that aligns with different clients’ needs.

Job Features

Job CategoryDom, Health, Humanitarian, Livelihoods & Agriculture, Maria G, Trade
LocationDubai, India, Portugal, or Washington, DC
SalaryCompetitive
Closing Date21st May

Business Development Strategy & Leadership Oversees all business development at Connexi, from building and maintaining client relationships to implementing capture efforts to preparing proposals. ...

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Posted 4 months 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

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Facing challenges in a changing world.

Human Rights & Equality

Disrupting the status quo.

Trade & Economic Development

Driving ambitious agendas.

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