New York is a major hub for prominent organizations in the international development sector. With various United Nations agencies and nonprofit organizations having their headquarters in the Big Apple, the state offers diverse opportunities for those considering to be part of the development community.
Out of the 2,026 jobs posted on the Devex platform since last year, New York is the second most common location in the United States after Washington, D.C. Many of those jobs are with the United Nations, but there are plenty of other employers too.
In this edition of Career Hub, we looked at what are the most active hiring non-UN organizations in New York since January 2023. Plus, featured job postings from the likes of the World Bank, ForAfrika, and more.
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Top jobs this week
1. The World Bank Group Young Professionals Program
World Bank Group
United States
2. Head and Coordinator, Legal Transformation
Commonwealth Secretariat
United Kingdom
3. Philanthropic Grant Writer
ForAfrika
Worldwide | Kenya | United States
4. Communications and Strategic Engagement Adviser
The Pacific Community (SPC)
Fiji
Featured opportunity: Devex Talent Solutions, our very own boutique recruitment agency, is assisting the Islamic Development Bank in its search for a Division Manager, Resource Mobilization. Those interested should apply by Sept. 30.
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New York’s top non-UN agencies
We’ve analyzed over 2,000 job postings to determine the top private sector companies, multilateral organizations, and INGOs hiring in New York. Here are the top three INGOs:
1. HIAS
HIAS, originally the Hebrew Immigrant Aid Society, is a refugee protection organization committed to providing vital services to refugees, asylum seekers, and displaced persons around the globe. Over the past 12 months, the organization posted 41 New York-based jobs on Devex’s job board.
2. Urban Justice Center
Urban Justice Center advocates for a just and fair society, mentoring the next generation of social justice leaders and providing legal services. Over the past 12 months, the organization posted 30 NY-based jobs on Devex’s job board.
3. Clinton Foundation
The Clinton Foundation is a nonprofit organization transforming philanthropy through its programs developing leaders and accelerating solutions to global challenges. Over the past 12 months, the organization posted 16 NY-based jobs on Devex’s job board.
Find out who else made it to the list: The top global development employers hiring in New York (Career)
Explore jobs at the top three U.N. agencies: UNICEF | U.N. Department of Operational Support | U.N. Department of Management Strategy, Policy and Compliance
Members-only jobs this week
1. Internal Audit Manager (Hybrid) (Fixed-term)
Aid and humanitarian agency
Ireland
2. Individual Consultant: Gender and Climate Change
United Nations entity
Bangladesh
3. National Justice Analyst
United Nations agency
Libya
4. Technology for Development Officer
United Nations agency
Greece
Career advice from an international GESI consultant
“Things will not be easy, but when you love what you do, you always find a solution to keep going,”
— Racha Zahira Ammati, nonprofit founder and decolonial scholarConsultancy is a highly sought-after career path, however, it’s a role that often requires years of experience and specialized knowledge — particularly in fields such as gender equality and social inclusion, or GESI.
To better understand the varied ways through which professionals can become GESI consultants, we spoke with Racha Ammati, a decolonial scholar, international GESI consultant, and founder of Ammatis3G — a nonprofit dedicated to advancing women’s rights across the 12 critical areas outlined in the Beijing Declaration.
Ammati shared some of the key elements, skills, and mindsets that have allowed her to pursue her career as a GESI consultant:
Good mentors. Ammati credits strong mentorship for guiding her throughout her career. She emphasizes the importance of having a solid support system and advises aspiring professionals to carefully choose supervisors and mentors who can provide meaningful guidance.
Continuous education. With two master’s degrees and a recently completed doctorate, Ammati values education as a cornerstone of her work. “For most of my career, I worked full-time and studied on weekends,” she said. — “and it is because I love what I do.”
Networking. “I became a consultant by working with people from different cultures,” Ammati said, emphasizing how one of her greatest skills is connecting with people from different cultures — which is a skill honed by living in different countries, she said.
Dismantling barriers to inclusive development. To make a lasting impact, Ammati believes it is fundamental to shape solutions that are owned and framed according to the countries that are receiving aid.
Read the full interview: Career advice from an international GESI consultant (Career)
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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.
