As world leaders gather at the United Nations Climate Change Conference in Scotland to address the planet’s many urgent climate concerns, Devex is taking a look at the hiring trends around environmental work in the global development sector that will be key to achieving some of the goals set out at the event.
This analysis incorporates data from more than 1,900 positions related to the environment and natural resources posted on Devex’s job board since April 1, providing a snapshot of the hiring landscape in this subsector — including which organizations are hiring, what level of experience they are looking for, and where the jobs are located.
Compared with a similar analysis in December 2019, there were generally more opportunities for entry-level candidates, which increased in proportion from 17% to 27% of all job openings. More than 65% of postings were seeking entry-level or midlevel candidates.