The top global development employers hiring in Addis Ababa

Addis Ababa is the capital of one of the most populous nations and growing economies in Africa. The bustling Ethiopian city also houses headquarters and regional country offices of international organizations such as the U.N. Economic Commission for Africa and the African Union Commission. In addition to several other U.N. entities, such as the World Bank, and governmental organizations, including the U.S. Agency for International Development, many NGOs and consulting firms are also active in the city, helping fuel a steady stream of job opportunities for global development professionals. Based on an analysis of job postings data from Devex’s board over the past 12 months and as of Feb. 12, 1,190 job announcements have been based in Addis Ababa, which accounts for 61% of the opportunities located in Ethiopia. With the 37th African Union summit currently in progress, we’re taking the opportunity to explore the top global development employers and opportunities in Addis Ababa, distinguishing between the U.N. agencies and international organizations actively involved in the city and country. Top non-UN agencies in Addis Ababa 1) African Union Commission Headquarters: P.O. Box 3243, Roosevelt Street, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia Year founded: 1963 Addis Ababa-based jobs posted over the past 12 months: 109 AU is a continental body promoting unity and solidarity among African states, coordinating and intensifying cooperation for development. The commission is searching for a director of centers for disease control, prevention, and health promotion. The position is required to oversee the development and implementation of policies and strategies promoting public health initiatives across the continent. View all current AU Commission job postings in Ethiopia on Devex. 2) Danish Refugee Council Headquarters: Borgergade 10, Copenhagen, Denmark Year founded: 1956 Addis Ababa-based jobs posted over the past 12 months: 45 DRC is an international NGO driven to help refugees and displaced people worldwide. The organization recently had an opening for a protection officer who would provide legal counseling and advice to project beneficiaries and targeted communities in Ethiopia. View all current DRC job postings in Ethiopia on Devex. 3) Management Systems International Headquarters: 1320 N. Courthouse Road, Suite 600, Arlington, Virginia, USA Year founded: 1956 Addis Ababa-based jobs posted over the past 12 months: 30 MSI is an international development firm focused on providing technical assistance to individuals and organizations to solve development challenges worldwide. It is currently searching for a geographic information systems specialist who will provide support in monitoring, evaluation, and research services for its learning analytics activity. View all current MSI job postings in Ethiopia on Devex. 4) SOS Children’s Villages International Headquarters: Hermann-Gmeiner-Str. 5, Innsbruck, Austria Addis Ababa office: P.O. Box 3495 Year founded: 1949 Addis Ababa-based jobs posted over the past 12 months: 31 SOS Children’s Villages International is a worldwide organization dedicated to improving the lives of children and young people, speaking up for each child’s rights, and advocating for change. It is actively seeking a partnership development, fundraising, and communications director who will be responsible for conceptualizing, developing, and implementing partnerships, communications, and fund development strategies. View all current SOS Children’s Villages job postings in Ethiopia on Devex. 5) RTI International Headquarters: Research Triangle Park, 3040 East Cornwallis Road, North Carolina, USA Year founded: 1958 Addis Ababa-based jobs posted over the past 12 months: 28 RTI International is an independent nonprofit research institute concentrated on improving human conditions. RTI International is currently advertising a procurement director who will be in charge of leading and managing all procurement activities for the Feed for the Future activity. View all current RTI job postings in Ethiopia on Devex. Top UN agencies in Addis Ababa 1) U.N. Economic Commissions for Africa Headquarters: Menelik II Ave., P.O. Box 3001, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia Year founded: 1958 Addis Ababa-based jobs posted over the past 12 months: 126 UNECA is the U.N. agency focused on promoting economic and social development and international cooperation for the African continent’s development. UNECA is currently advertising an internship in the macroeconomic and governance division, which will be involved in research and analysis of topics related to sustainable economic development and poverty reduction in the region. View all current UNECA job postings in Ethiopia on Devex. 2) U.N. Development Programme Headquarters: One United Nations Plaza, New York City, USA Addis Ababa office: Ethiopia Country Office, Post Box No. 5580 Year founded: 1966 Addis Ababa-based jobs posted over the past 12 months: 90 UNDP aims to develop strong policies, skills, partnerships, and institutions to eradicate poverty worldwide. The U.N. agency is actively seeking a livelihoods, economic, and social recovery specialist to be responsible for starting, designing, and managing activities, direct engagement with local communities, and collaboration across global networks. View all current UNDP job postings in Ethiopia on Devex. 3) UNICEF Headquarters: 3 United Nations Plaza, New York City, USA Addis Ababa office: UNECA Compound, Zambezi Building 2nd, 3rd & 4th floors, Box 1169 Year founded: 1946 Addis Ababa-based jobs posted over the past 12 months: 79 UNICEF is committed to supporting child health and nutrition, safe water and sanitation, quality education and skill building, and protection of children and adolescents. The U.N. agency has a vacancy for a local consultancy position specializing in vaccine management and logistics, which will work closely with local and regional emergency operation centers. View all current UNICEF job postings in Ethiopia on Devex. 4) United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees Headquarters: Case Postale 2500, CH-1211 Genève 2 Dépôt, Suisse, Switzerland Addis Ababa office: Bole Kifele Ketema Year founded: 1950 Addis Ababa-based jobs posted over the past 12 months: 38 UNHCR leads in global action to protect refugees, forcibly displaced communities, and stateless people. It was recently seeking an assistant protection officer. View all current UNHCR job postings in Ethiopia on Devex. Job seekers may also find interest in checking the job board from other notable organizations that are actively promoting jobs in Addis Ababa and outside the capital. Are you actively looking for a job? Or are you just passively open to new opportunities? Either way, don’t forget to update your Devex profile now — hundreds of recruiters are searching daily for talent in our database of over 1 million global development professionals.