Javi Medel-Kouts

Javi joined NGO Recruitment in 2026 as a Recruitment Researcher, bringing experience in talent sourcing, market mapping and candidate engagement across the not-for-profit, community services, health and education sectors. Originally from Chile, her career has spanned Australia, Asia, Europe and the Americas, providing exposure to diverse talent markets and reinforcing a commitment to connecting purpose-driven organisations with exceptional people.

Specialising in proactive search strategies, talent mapping and market research, she excels at identifying and engaging passive candidates. Her experience spans community services, disability, health, education, fundraising and corporate services, with a particular focus on building strong and diverse talent pipelines for specialist and hard-to-fill roles.

Before joining NGO Recruitment, she worked across both agency and in-house talent acquisition roles, supporting organisations through executive search, strategic sourcing, and research-driven recruitment projects. This diverse experience has provided valuable insight into candidate attraction strategies and evolving market trends, while reinforcing the importance of connecting purpose-driven organisations with talented professionals who can drive meaningful impact.

Javi holds Bachelor in Public Relations and Organisational Communication from Universidad de Viña del Mar, as well as a Graduate Diploma in Competency-Based Interviewing from Universidad de Chile.

Committed to the not-for-profit sector, Javi has supported organisations focused on community development, health, social inclusion, and animal welfare throughout her career. She remains actively involved in the sector and has contributed to organisations including Habitat for Humanity, TECHO, Seeing Eye Dogs, and RSPCA.

Outside of work, Javi enjoys spending time with family, travelling, and contributing to initiatives that strengthen communities and create meaningful, lasting impact both locally and globally.