Asia, the largest continent in the world, both in population and land coverage, is a focal point for international development initiatives. Over the past 12 months, while we have seen a large recruitment presence from United Nations agencies, we also see the presence of many smaller, lesser-known organizations.
In this edition of Career Hub, we looked at the top global development hubs and non-U.N. employers in Asia, and what you need to know if you’re interested in working in conservation. Plus, featured job postings from the likes of UNOPS, USAID, and more.
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Top jobs this week
1. Senior Manager, New Business
Improving Economies for Stronger Communities (IESC)
United States
2. Investigative Analyst
USAID
United States
3. Menstrual Hygiene Country Markets Specialist
UNOPS
Kenya
4. Landscape Coordinator South America
World Wildlife Fund
Netherlands
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In focus: The top global development hubs and employers in Asia
Let’s take a closer look at the top non-U.N. organizations hiring in Asia and the cities that host their hiring hubs.
Top organizations hiring in the Philippines: The International Committee of the Red Cross, IDinsight, and the International Rice Research Institute. Out of the more than 2,600 Philippines jobs posted on Devex in the last 12 months, the cities with the most openings are Manila, with 771 jobs; Makati, with 98; and Cotabato, with 59.
Top organizations hiring in India: The Akshaya Patra Foundation, Samhita, and the World Resources Institute. Out of the more than 2,300 Indian jobs posted on Devex in the last 12 months, the cities of Delhi, with 246 jobs; Mumbai, with 229; and Bangalore, with 71, have the most openings.
Top organizations hiring in Pakistan: Pathfinder International, Aga Khan Development Network, and the International Water Management Institute. Out of the more than 1,700 Pakistani jobs posted on Devex in the last 12 months, the top cities with the most openings are Islamabad, with 606 jobs; Lahore, with 209; and Karachi, with 179.
Top organizations hiring in Indonesia: DT Global, Cowater International, and the Global Green Growth Institute. Out of the more than 1,600 Indonesian jobs posted on Devex in the last 12 months, the cities of Jakarta, with 919 jobs; Semarang, with 19; and Banda Aceh, with 15, have the most openings.
Top organizations hiring in Bangladesh: BRAC, Oxfam International, and Teach For All. Out of the more than 1,300 Bangladeshi jobs posted on Devex in the last 12 months, the cities of Dhaka, with 757; Cox’s Bazar, with 173; and Sylhet, with 12, have the most openings.
Read the full article: The top global development hubs in Asia (Career)
Members-only jobs this week
1. Programme Policy Officer (Research Coordinator)
United Nations international organization
Philippines
2. Senior Data Scientist
International development agency
Nigeria
3. Psychosocial Support Officer, Gender-Based Violence
Private humanitarian nonprofit
Tanzania
4. Programme Specialist, Women's Economic Empowerment
United Nations entity
South Sudan
Working in conservation: 3 things for globaldev pros to know
“We have to understand that this [conservation] is about saving our own species. This is about having the right ecosystems that give us food and that maintain our life on this planet.”
— Grethel Aguilar, director-general, IUCNAmid the triple planetary crisis of climate change, pollution, and biodiversity loss, conservation is essential. Experts shared with Devex what the development sector should know about considering a career in this field:
Conservation isn’t just for conservationists. While many conservationists are scientists, Grethel Aguilar, director-general of IUCN, highlights how diverse roles intersect with conservation. WWF collaborates with Care International on gender-based violence and climate change, and with World Vision on Indigenous plants and school feeding. “We need to complement each other, not compete,” she says.
Conservation doesn’t mean restricted areas. There are initiatives that create multiuse landscapes, says Craig Moritz, an evolutionary biologist and director of the research school of biology at Australian National University. In Australia, Indigenous protected areas allow communities to live on biodiverse land, preserving it while working with researchers.
It’s a hopeful space. Despite alarming figures — over 45,300 species threatened with extinction, according to ICUN’s Red List — Aguilar sees many positive developments. “I’ve seen Indigenous peoples restore landscapes, communities managing water, and politicians engaged in the upcoming plastics treaty,” she says, adding that it’s not uncommon for certain species thought to be extinct to make a comeback following “incredible conservation efforts.”
Read the full article: Working in conservation: 3 things for development pros to know (Career)
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Elevator pitch: “For the past 20 years, my mission has been to strengthen the security of customary, Indigenous Peoples, and informal tenure across Africa, Asia, and Central America. We all have a role to play in securing tenure rights. During my 13 years with the U.N., I mostly collaborated with governments to adapt tenure governance to better meet citizens’ needs through policy reforms. Today, as a consultant, I work also with investors, projects, and companies to transform tenure from a liability into an asset. I use tools like participatory mapping, Fit-for-Purpose Land Administration, and geotechnologies to mitigate risks, improve targeting, and enhance sustainability through secure tenure.”
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About the author
Katrina J. Lane
Katrina Lane is an Editorial Strategist and Reporter at Devex. She writes on ecologies and social inclusion, and also supports the creation of partnership content at Devex. She holds a degree in Psychology from Warwick University, offering a unique perspective on the cognitive frameworks and social factors that influence responses to global issues.
