The top global development employers hiring in Ukraine
Our ongoing exploration of the top global development employment opportunities in key regions around the globe continues with Ukraine, a country still in the midst of war two years after Russia invaded.
Ukraine, one of the biggest countries in Europe, is home to a large agricultural industry and relies on it as a major source of export revenues. But in the wake of Russia’s full-scale invasion that began two years ago, Ukraine’s industries, including agriculture, have been badly affected, and it has lost a significant amount of its gross domestic product. While years of armed conflict and the COVID-19 pandemic were already creating significant humanitarian needs in Ukraine, several global development organizations ramped up their efforts in response to Russia’s invasion and show no signs of slowing down. Refugee-focused organizations such as the Danish Refugee Council and the UN Refugee Agency, and emergency-focused organizations such as the World Food Programme, World Health Organization, and International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies have been among the most active in the country in terms of staffing. As we continue our exploration of the top global development employers in key regions around the globe, here is a look at the most active hiring organizations in Ukraine over the past 12 months, including some current employment opportunities for those looking to make an impact in the region. Top UN agencies hiring in Ukraine 1. U.N. Development Programme Headquarters: New York, United States Ukraine office: 1, Klovsky Uzviz Str., Kyiv, 01021 Year founded: 1966 Ukraine-based jobs posted over the past 12 months: 260 UNDP is the United Nations agency that helps countries combat poverty and reduce inequality. UNDP currently has an opening for a project operations officer who will ensure overall management of the UNDP project for people with disabilities. 🔎 View all current UNDP job postings in Ukraine on Devex. 🔎 View all current job postings from UNDP on Devex. 2. UNICEF Headquarters: New York, United States Ukraine office: 9B Mykhailo Hrushevskyi Str, 01021 Kyiv Year founded: 1946 Ukraine-based jobs posted over the past 12 months: 244 UNICEF works around the world to support child health and nutrition, ensure quality education and proper sanitation, and protect children and adolescents from violence and exploitation. 🔎 View all current UNICEF job postings in Ukraine on Devex. 🔎 View all current job postings from UNICEF on Devex. 3. UNHCR Headquarters: Geneva, Switzerland Ukraine office: Representation in Ukraine, Eurasia BC, 75 Zhylyanska St., Kyiv 01032 Year founded: 1950 Ukraine-based jobs posted over the past 12 months: 162 UNHCR leads and coordinates internationally to protect the rights of refugees, asylum seekers, internally displaced people, and people at risk of statelessness all over the world. 🔎 View all current job postings from UNHCR on Devex. 4. World Food Programme Headquarters: Rome, Italy Year founded: 1961 Ukraine-based jobs posted over the past 12 months: 100 WFP is the leading agency for delivering food assistance, improving nutrition, and building resilience in communities worldwide. WFP is currently looking for a programme associate to provide support and analyses for food assistance activities. 🔎 View all current WFP job postings in Ukraine on Devex. 🔎 View all current job postings from WFP on Devex. 5. World Health Organization Headquarters: Geneva, Switzerland Ukraine office: 9B, Hrushevskoho Street, BC Summit, 3 floor, Kyiv 01021 Year founded: 1948 Ukraine-based jobs posted over the past 12 months: 82 WHO connects countries, partner organizations, and communities to promote good health and respond to global health emergencies. WHO is currently looking for a health dialogue officer to support the development of health policies related to the war emergency and post-war recovery planning. 🔎 View all current WHO job postings in Ukraine on Devex. 🔎 View all current job postings from WHO on Devex. Job seekers in Ukraine aspiring to land opportunities in the United Nations may also consider openings from UN Women, the Food and Agriculture Organization, and the United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs. Top non-UN agencies hiring in Ukraine 1. Danish Refugee Council Headquarters: Copenhagen, Denmark Year founded: 1956 Ukraine-based jobs posted over the past 12 months: 424 DRC is the largest Danish NGO that advocates for the protection of refugees and other displaced people worldwide. DRC currently has an opening for a support services manager who will provide leadership and ensure the smooth running of all support functions in the area. 🔎 View all current DRC job postings in Ukraine on Devex. 🔎 View all current job postings from DRC on Devex. 2. International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies Headquarters: Geneva, Switzerland Ukraine office: 30, Pushkinska street, 01004, Kyiv Year founded: 1919 Ukraine-based jobs posted over the past 12 months: 97 IFRC is the world’s largest humanitarian network that works on disaster response and health emergencies. 🔎 View all current IFRC job postings in Ukraine on Devex. 🔎 View all current job postings from IFRC on Devex. 3. Solidarites International Headquarters: Paris, France Year founded: 1980 Ukraine-based jobs posted over the past 12 months: 81 Solidarites International is committed to helping people affected by conflicts, epidemics, and natural and human-made disasters worldwide. They are currently seeking to hire an emergency coordinator who will contribute to the development of a sector-based strategy in the field of emergency activities. 🔎 View all current Solidarites International job postings in Ukraine on Devex. 🔎 View all current job postings from the Solidarites International on Devex. 4. European External Action Service Headquarters: Brussels, Belgium Year founded: 2011 Ukraine-based jobs posted over the past 12 months: 68 European External Action Service is the regional body responsible for carrying out the European Union’s foreign and security policy around the world. 🔎 View all current European External Action Service job postings in Ukraine on Devex. 🔎 View all current job postings from the European External Action Service on Devex. 5. Tetra Tech Headquarters: California, United States Year founded: 1966 Ukraine-based jobs posted over the past 12 months: 66 Tetra Tech is the leading consultancy and engineering firm that focuses on innovative solutions for water, environment, infrastructure, energy, and international development. Tetra Tech currently has an opening for a security and risk manager position for a USAID-funded activity in Ukraine. 🔎 View all current Tetra Tech job postings in Ukraine on Devex. 🔎 View all current job postings from Tetra Tech on Devex. Job seekers in Ukraine may also explore openings from other top global development employers such as the U.S. Agency for International Development, Intersos, and Management Systems International. Are you actively looking for a job? Or are you just passively open to new opportunities? 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Ukraine, one of the biggest countries in Europe, is home to a large agricultural industry and relies on it as a major source of export revenues. But in the wake of Russia’s full-scale invasion that began two years ago, Ukraine’s industries, including agriculture, have been badly affected, and it has lost a significant amount of its gross domestic product.
While years of armed conflict and the COVID-19 pandemic were already creating significant humanitarian needs in Ukraine, several global development organizations ramped up their efforts in response to Russia’s invasion and show no signs of slowing down.
Refugee-focused organizations such as the Danish Refugee Council and the UN Refugee Agency, and emergency-focused organizations such as the World Food Programme, World Health Organization, and International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies have been among the most active in the country in terms of staffing.
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Genevieve Gregorio is a Data Quality and Knowledge Management Associate at Devex. She is part of the Data Collections Team, focusing on overall content strategy, ensuring quality and accurate data and providing support in research and analysis. She has a bachelor's degree in International Studies from Miriam College and a master's degree in Political Economy from the University of Asia and the Pacific.
