The top global development employers hiring in New York

With the 78th session of the United Nations General Assembly in full swing in New York, it’s difficult at the moment not to think about global development in the city beyond the U.N. But for development professionals who are keen for a stop in the Big Apple along their career path, there are many other employment opportunities worth considering. Based on data from the Devex job board, we’ve been able to identify the most active development organizations hiring in New York over the past 12 months that are not within the U.N. system. Granted, U.N. agencies have by far posted the most jobs on Devex that are based in New York during this time frame. UNICEF, the United Nations Department of Political and Peacebuilding Affairs, and the United Nations Department of Operational Support have led the way with a total of over 500 between them, with hundreds more from a wide range of other U.N. offices. In this article, we will highlight some of the top U.N. entities in New York and positions presently available, but to help job seekers broaden their job search, the main focus will be on some of the other leading development employers with roots in the city that are looking to fill key roles. Top 10 non-UN agencies hiring in New York 1. Environmental Defense Fund Headquarters: 257 Park Avenue South, 17th floor, New York, United States Year founded: 1967 NYC jobs posted over the past 12 months: 51 EDF is a nonprofit organization dedicated to protecting the environmental rights of all people. It is currently advertising a remote position based in the United States. The deputy director, planned giving, will be responsible for cultivating, soliciting, and stewarding a portfolio of current and prospective legacy donors located throughout a defined territory. View all current job postings from EDF on Devex. View all current EDF job postings in New York on Devex. 2. Helmsley Charitable Trust Headquarters: 230 Park Avenue, Suite 659, New York, United States Year founded: 1999 NYC jobs posted over the past 12 months: 46 The Helmsley Charitable Trust is a global philanthropy investing in new ideas or research to help people live better lives. It is currently seeking a communications associate based in New York. The successful candidate will provide a range of digital communications to its programs and work closely with their program teams. View all current job postings from Helmsley Charitable Trust on Devex. View all current Helmsley Charitable Trust job postings in New York on Devex. 3. HIAS Headquarters: 1300 Spring Street, Suite 500, Maryland, United States NYC office: 411 Fifth Avenue, Suite 1006, New York, NY 10016, United States Year founded: 1881 NYC jobs posted over the past 12 months: 35 HIAS is a nonpartisan refugee protection organization that provides vital services to refugees and asylum-seekers around the world. It is currently seeking a donor and constituent care specialist based in New York, with some days workable remotely. The successful candidate will ensure the development, implementation and maintenance of an effective best practice risk management program and internal control environment. View all current job postings from HIAS on Devex. View all current HIAS job postings in New York on Devex. 4. Global Impact Investing Network Headquarters: One Battery Park Plaza, Suite 202, New York, United States Year founded: 2009 NYC jobs posted over the past 12 months: 34 GIIN works to convene impact investors and accelerate the industry’s development through leadership and collective action. It is currently advertising a hybrid work model position based in New York. The research associate will execute discrete portions of research projects and data analytics, contributing to the team’s work in research data management and quantitative analysis. View all current job postings from GIIN on Devex. View all current GIIN job postings in New York on Devex. 5. Human Rights Watch Headquarters: 350 Fifth Avenue, 34th floor, New York, United States Founded: 1978 NYC jobs posted over the past 12 months: 19 Human Rights Watch is a nonprofit organization defending the rights of people worldwide. It is currently advertising an optional remote fellowship based in New York. The fellow will monitor human rights developments in various countries and conduct research and advocacy on numerous different issues in multiple countries. View all current job postings from Human Rights Watch on Devex. View all current Human Rights Watch job postings in New York on Devex. 6. Vital Strategies Headquarters: 100 Broadway, 4th floor, New York, United States Year founded: 2003 NYC jobs posted over the past 12 months: 18 Vital Strategies is a leading global public health organization helping governments strengthen their public health systems. It is currently seeking a New York-based program manager for its Overdose Prevention Program and will focus on program planning and implementation of activities related to the technical intervention. View all current job postings from Vital Strategies on Devex. View all current Vital Strategies job postings in New York on Devex. 7. Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office Headquarters: King Charles Street, London, United Kingdom NYC office: 1 Dag Hammarskjold Plaza, 885 Second Avenue, New York, United States (British Consulate General New York) Founded: 2020 NYC jobs posted over the past 12 months: 17 FCDO is the U.K.'s government department committed to safeguarding its national interests, reducing poverty and tackling global challenges with its partners. It is currently seeking a New York-based office assistant at the entry level to support and further develop the relationship between the United Kingdom and the U.N. View all current job postings from FCDO on Devex. View all current FCDO job postings in New York on Devex. 8. International Refugee Assistance Project Headquarters: One Battery Park Plaza, 33rd floor, New York, United States Year founded: 2008 NYC jobs posted over the past 12 months: 14 IRAP is a global legal aid and advocacy organization working to empower people to claim their rights to freedom of movement. It is currently advertising a hybrid position that can be based in New York or various other locations. The research and evaluation senior manager will support the expansion of its organizational efforts. View all current job postings from IRAP on Devex. View all current IRAP job postings in New York on Devex. 9. Clinton Foundation (William J. Clinton Foundation) Headquarters: 1633 Broadway, 5th floor, New York, United States Year founded: 2001 NYC jobs posted over the past 12 months: 12 The Clinton Foundation partners with governments, businesses and other organizations in alleviating poverty, improving global health and strengthening economies. It is currently seeking a special projects manager based in New York. The role will provide substantive, strategic, and administrative support to the CEO. View all current job postings from Clinton Foundation on Devex. View all current Clinton Foundation job postings in New York on Devex. 10. Living Cities Headquarters: 407 7th Avenue, floor 10, New York, United States Year founded: 1991 NYC jobs posted over the past 12 months: 11 Living Cities focuses on providing capital to and building capacity of local community development corporations. It is currently advertising a hybrid position that can be based in any of their HQ locations: New York or Washington, D.C. The assistant director, city and community engagement will support the CTG Network cities in its efforts to elevate the important challenges, themes, and promising strategies and areas for collective action to the Living Cities key stakeholders. View all current job postings from Living Cities on Devex. View all current Living Cities job postings in New York on Devex. Top UN agencies and job opportunities in New York The following U.N. organizations have posted the most jobs in New York on the Devex job board over the past 12 months and are currently hiring in the city. 1. UNICEF NYC jobs posted over the past 12 months: 237 UNICEF works to improve the policies and services that protect all children. The U.N. agency is currently advertising a remote position based in New York. The justice for children consultant role will be responsible for developing guidance notes and training manuals on the key components of the Reimagined Justice Agenda. View all current job postings from UNICEF on Devex. View all current UNICEF job postings in New York on Devex. 2. United Nations Department of Political and Peacebuilding Affairs NYC jobs posted over the past 12 months: 172 DPPA monitors and assesses global political developments, detecting potential crises before they erupt and devising effective responses. It is currently seeking a political affairs officer based in New York. The role will monitor national and regional level political developments and provide advice to field mission/U.N. agencies active on the ground. View all current job postings from DPPA on Devex. View all current DPPA job postings in New York on Devex. 3. United Nations Department of Operational Support NYC jobs posted over the past 12 months: 156 The U.N.’s DOS provides operational support to U.N. Secretariat entities globally, including advisory, operational, and transactional support services. Its current openings include a New York-based chief of service, procurement, which would focus on coordinating procurement works to support the activities of the global Secretariat, peacekeeping operations, and special political missions. View all current job postings from UNDOS on Devex. View all current UNDOS job postings in New York on Devex. Also hiring • United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs View all current job postings from UNDESA on Devex. View all current UNDESA job postings in New York on Devex. • Department of Global Communications View all current job postings from DGC on Devex. View all current DGC job postings in New York on Devex. • United Nations Department for General Assembly and Conference Management View all current job postings from DGACM on Devex. View all current DGACM job postings in New York on Devex. • United Nations Department of Peace Operations View all current job postings from DPO on Devex. View all current DPO job postings in New York on Devex. • United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs View all current job postings from UNOCHA on Devex. View all current UNOCHA job postings in New York on Devex. Ready to stand out from the crowd and get noticed by the recruiters who matter most? Update your Devex profile and start connecting with top global development recruiters now.