The top development employers in the Democratic Republic of Congo

The Democratic Republic of Congo, located in Central Africa, is the largest country in the sub-Saharan region. Known for its abundant natural resources such as cobalt and copper minerals, the country is also equipped with a vast arable land and hydropower potential. While full of potential in terms of its resources and biodiversity, the DRC also has a long history of conflict over said resources, land, and power, resulting in long-term political instability and crises. Therefore, there is a need for urgent and continuous development work in the country. Several humanitarian organizations, including Europe-based organizations such as COOPI, Concern Worldwide, the Danish Refugee Council, and the Norwegian Refugee Council have been actively involved in emergency relief operations in the DRC. The United Nations also established the need for peacekeeping efforts through its Organization Stabilization Mission in the Democratic Republic of Congo, or MONUSCO. In this article, we identified the top global development organizations working in the Democratic Republic of Congo, according to data from our Devex job board from the past 12 months. The top multilateral employers in the DRC 1. United Nations Organization Stabilization Mission in the Democratic Republic of Congo (MONUSCO) Headquarters: Kinshasa, DRC. Year founded: 2010. DRC-based jobs posted over the past 12 months: 140. MONUSCO is the United Nations peacekeeping mission established to stabilize peace and security, strengthen state institutions, and provide humanitarian assistance in the Democratic Republic of Congo. Over the past 12 months, it sought candidates to fill the roles of officers and assistants who will help implement the mission’s peacekeeping programs in the country. View all current job postings from MONUSCO on Devex. 2. World Food Programme Headquarters: Rome, Italy. DRC office: 116, Boulevard du 30 Juin, Immeuble MIBA – Gombe, Kinshasa. Year founded: 1961. DRC-based jobs posted over the past 12 months: 103. WFP is the U.N.’s leading agency that provides food assistance and lifesaving relief operations for people and communities affected by conflicts and natural disasters. It had several openings for logistics and monitoring assistants to make the emergency response and food assistance processes and procedures more effective. View all current DRC-based job postings from WFP on Devex. View all current job postings from WFP on Devex. 3. United Nations Children’s Fund Headquarters: New York, United States. DRC office: Kinshasa. Year founded: 1946. DRC-based jobs posted over the past 12 months: 92. UNICEF is dedicated to supporting the rights of all children and adolescents and protecting the most vulnerable worldwide. UNICEF previously advertised for candidates to fill the roles of specialists in child protection; social policy; health; education; and water, sanitation and hygiene, or WASH. View all current DRC-based job postings from UNICEF on Devex. View all current job postings from UNICEF on Devex. 4. United Nations Development Programme Headquarters: New York, United States. DRC office: Boulevard du 30 juin, BP 7248, Gombe, Kinshasa. Year founded: 1965. DRC-based jobs posted over the past 12 months: 79. UNDP is the leading United Nations agency responsible for combating poverty, reducing inequality, and promoting sustainable development. It previously sought candidates to fill the roles of analysts specializing in tuberculosis and HIV (TB-HIV) monitoring and evaluation. View all current job postings from UNDP on Devex. 5. World Bank Group Headquarters: Washington, D.C., United States. DRC office: 49, Boulevard Colonel Tshatshi, Kinshasa/Gombe Year founded: 1944. DRC-based jobs posted over the past 12 months: 68. The World Bank is an international finance institution that provides loans and grants to low- and middle-income countries to help them reduce poverty, support economic growth, and improve living standards. Over the past 12 months, there have been several openings for individual consultants who will provide technical assistance to the bank’s various projects across the DRC. View all current DRC-based job postings from the World Bank on Devex. View all current job postings from the World Bank on Devex. 6. World Health Organization Headquarters: Geneva, Switzerland. DRC office: Boîte postale 1899, Gombe, Kinshasa. Year founded: 1948. DRC-based jobs posted over the past 12 months: 50. WHO is a specialized agency of the United Nations that leads in the promotion of global health, coordination of public health efforts, and combating diseases all over the world. View all current job postings from the WHO on Devex. 7. UNOPS Headquarters: Copenhagen, Denmark. DRC office: 34 Avenue Pumbu, Gombe, Kinshasa Year founded: 1995. DRC-based jobs posted over the past 12 months: 50. The United Nations Office for Project Services, or UNOPS, provides infrastructure, procurement, and project management services to help implement U.N. projects worldwide. View all current job postings from the UNOPS on Devex. 8. African Development Bank Headquarters: Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire. DRC office: 294, Boulevard du 30 Juin 6e Etage, Immeuble de la BCDC Kinshasa/Gombe. Year founded: 1964. DRC-based jobs posted over the past 12 months: 42. The African Development Bank is a regional multilateral development finance institution that promotes economic development and provides financial and technical support across the African continent. View all current job postings from the AfDB on Devex. 9. United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees Headquarters: Geneva, Switzerland. DRC office: 6729, Avenue de l’ OUA Ngaliema, BP 7248, Kinshasa. Year founded: 1950. DRC-based jobs posted over the past 12 months: 32. UNHCR is the leading agency protecting the rights of refugees, asylum seekers, and internally displaced people worldwide. View all current job postings from the UNHCR on Devex. 10. International Organization for Migration Headquarters: Geneva, Switzerland. DRC office: 372 Avenue Colonel Mondjiba — Kinshasa Ngaliema. Year founded: 1951. DRC-based jobs posted over the past 12 months: 25. IOM is an intergovernmental organization that promotes humane and orderly migration, assists migrant workers in need, and supports governments in managing migration worldwide. View all current job postings from the IOM on Devex. Other top employers in the Democratic Republic of Congo 1. Mercy Corps Headquarters: Portland, Oregon, United States. Year founded: 1979. DRC-based jobs posted over the past 12 months: 135. Mercy Corps is a global humanitarian organization that delivers emergency relief during disasters and conflicts and implements development programs to address challenges in countries around the world. Over the past 12 months, Mercy Corps has sought candidates for the roles of emergency response managers and program directors. View all current DRC-based job postings from Mercy Corps on Devex. View all current job postings from Mercy Corps on Devex. 2. Danish Refugee Council Headquarters: Copenhagen, Denmark. Year founded: 1956. DRC-based jobs posted over the past 12 months: 56. The Danish Refugee Council is Denmark’s largest NGO that protects and builds sustainable futures for displaced people and communities. The Danish Refugee Council has previously sought candidates to fill the role of protection specialists who will ensure the quality of protection activities in the country. View all current DRC-based job postings from the Danish Refugee Council on Devex. View all current job postings from the Danish Refugee Council on Devex. 3. FHI 360 Headquarters: Durham, North Carolina, United States. Year founded: 1971. DRC-based jobs posted over the past 12 months: 41. FHI 360 works to improve lives worldwide through evidence-based and locally driven solutions in health, education, economic development, and governance. It previously advertised candidates to fill the roles of directors who will help support USAID-funded health projects in the Democratic Republic of Congo. View all current DRC-based job postings from FHI 360 on Devex. View all current job postings from FHI 360 on Devex. 4. Norwegian Refugee Council Headquarters: Oslo, Norway. Year founded: 1946. DRC-based jobs posted over the past 12 months: 28. The Norwegian Refugee Council is Norway’s leading humanitarian organization focused on assisting and protecting people displaced by conflict and natural disasters. It has sought candidates to help fill roles related to the organization’s food security and camp management initiatives. View all current job postings from NRC on Devex. 5. Cooperazione Internazionale Headquarters: Milan, Italy. Year founded: 1965. DRC-based jobs posted over the past 12 months: 25. Cooperazione Internazionale, or COOPI, is an Italian humanitarian organization that works to improve living conditions and support the self-reliance of the world’s most vulnerable communities. COOPI previously sought candidates for the roles of grant adviser and project administrator. View all current job postings from COOPI on Devex. 6. Pathfinder International Head offices: Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso; Karachi, Pakistan; and Washington, D.C., United States. Year founded: 1957. DRC-based jobs posted over the past 12 months: 21. Pathfinder International is a nonprofit organization focused on advancing sexual and reproductive health, maternal and child health services, and HIV prevention for families in underserved communities worldwide. View all current job postings from Pathfinder International on Devex. 7. RTI International Headquarters: North Carolina, United States. Year founded: 1958. DRC-based jobs posted over the past 12 months: 20. RTI International is a nonprofit organization that provides scientific research and development solutions to help address critical challenges globally. View all current job postings from RTI International on Devex. 8. Concern Worldwide Headquarters: Dublin, Ireland. Year founded: 1968. DRC-based jobs posted over the past 12 months: 17. Concern Worldwide is the leading Irish humanitarian organization dedicated to providing emergency response, promoting nutrition and education, and supporting livelihoods in vulnerable areas worldwide. View all current job postings from Concern Worldwide on Devex. 9. United States Agency for International Development Headquarters: Washington, D.C., United States. Year founded: 1961. DRC-based jobs posted over the past 12 months: 16. USAID is the leading U.S. government agency that provides foreign assistance and promotes international development, poverty reduction, and the advancement of democratic values to partner countries around the world. View all current DRC-based job postings from USAID on Devex. View all current job postings from USAID on Devex. 10. International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies Headquarters: Geneva, Switzerland. Year founded: 1919. DRC-based jobs posted over the past 12 months: 16. IFRC is the world’s largest humanitarian network working to provide aid during disasters and health emergencies worldwide. View all current job postings from IFRC on Devex. Ready to stand out from the crowd and get noticed by the recruiters who matter most? 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