The top global development employers in Indonesia

Indonesia, officially the Republic of Indonesia, is the largest archipelagic country and fourth most populous in the world, and, with a GDP of $1.4 trillion as of 2024, it boasts the largest economy in the Association of South East Asian Nations — or ASEAN. It’s also home to 22% of global nickel reserves, making it a crucial producer of the refined nickel used to produce steel and electric vehicle batteries and a potential powerhouse in the global market for clean and renewable energy. Indonesia’s development job market hasn’t been immune to the effects of last year’s U.S. funding cuts. Data from Devex’s job board shows that 1,047 Indonesia-based jobs were published in 2025, a decrease of 19.59% in comparison to the 1,302 jobs posted in 2024. At the top of the list of global development organizations hiring in Indonesia in 2025 is the Asian Development Bank, which published 292 jobs to support its various projects centred on energy transition, digitalization, and climate resilience. United Nations agencies also continued to have a large hiring presence throughout the country. As we continue our exploration of the top global development employers in different regions and sectors, we take a look at the U.N. agencies and other employers that posted the most job opportunities in Indonesia from Jan. 1 to Dec. 31, 2025. The top UN organizations hiring in Indonesia 1. U.N. Development Programme Headquarters: New York, United States Year founded: 1965 Indonesia-based jobs posted in 2025: 52 UNDP works to eradicate poverty and reduce inequalities worldwide by helping nations implement sustainable development policies and institutional reforms. In 2025, UNDP sought several consultants to support its various projects in Indonesia around circular economy, biodiversity, and gender, to name a few. View all current job openings from UNDP on Devex. 2. International Organization for Migration Headquarters: Geneva, Switzerland Year founded: 1951 Indonesia-based jobs posted in 2025: 32 IOM is the leading U.N. agency dedicated to providing policy advice, humanitarian assistance, and practical support to migrants and governments worldwide. Last year, the agency had several job openings for project associates to support its work on climate resilience, combating migrant trafficking, and labor mobility and social inclusion. View all current job openings from IOM on Devex. 3. UNICEF Headquarters: New York City, United States Year founded: 1946 Indonesia-based jobs posted in 2025: 28 UNICEF is the leading U.N. agency focused on child welfare, working globally across health care, nutrition, safe water, education, and protection. UNICEF had several openings last year for consultants to work on malaria elimination and nutrition reviews in Indonesia. View all current job openings from UNICEF on Devex. 4. Food and Agriculture Organization Headquarters: Rome, Italy Year founded: 1945 Indonesia-based jobs posted in 2025: 15 FAO works to address global hunger and improve nutrition by helping transform agrifood systems to be more productive, resilient, and sustainable. The agency previously sought specialists in forestry, safeguarding, and geographic information systems, or GIS. View all current job openings from FAO on Devex. 5. The United Nations Office for Project Services Headquarters: Copenhagen, Denmark Year founded: 1995 Indonesia-based jobs posted in 2025: 12 UNOPS provides infrastructure, procurement, and project management services to help governments and international partners implement humanitarian and development projects. In 2025, the agency hired specialists in the areas of environment and energy. It is currently seeking a senior analyst to be based in Jakarta and support the effective implementation, coordination, and monitoring of the Southeast Asia Energy Transition Partnership program to advance Indonesia’s energy transition agenda. View all current job openings from UNOPS on Devex. Other organizations hiring in Indonesia 1. Asian Development Bank Headquarters: Mandaluyong City, Philippines Year founded: 1966 Indonesia-based jobs posted in 2025: 292 ADB works in Asia and the Pacific to eradicate extreme poverty, promote social development, environmental sustainability, and economic integration by providing loans, technical assistance, and grants. Last year, the bank sought candidates in Indonesia for an information technology expert role. View all current job openings from ADB on Devex. 2. DT Global Headquarters: Arlington, Virginia, United States Year founded: 2019 Indonesia-based jobs posted in 2025: 134 DT Global partners with governments, the private sector, and communities to deliver innovative, locally led solutions across sectors such as governance, economic growth, and climate resilience. It had several openings last year for strategy managers to be based in Indonesia. The company currently has an opening for a monitoring, evaluation, and learning officer based in Jakarta who will contribute to the implementation of an MEL framework that will help strengthen access to justice, human rights, security, and legal reform throughout the country. View all current job openings from DT Global on Devex. 3. World Resources Institute Headquarters: Washington, D.C., United States Year founded: 1982 Indonesia-based jobs posted in 2025: 85 WRI is a research organization that analyzes data and implements practical solutions to improve people’s lives, protect nature, and combat climate change. Last year, WRI sought project operation assistants to support their climate, energy, cities, and the ocean — or CECO — and food, land, and water — or FLW — programs. View all current job openings from WRI on Devex. 4. Global Green Growth Institute Headquarters: Seoul, South Korea Year founded: 2012 Indonesia-based jobs posted in 2025: 38 GGGI is an intergovernmental organization that supports low- and middle-income countries and emerging economies in achieving strong, inclusive, and sustainable economic growth. In 2025, the organization hired for project assistant roles to support its initiatives on sustainable mobility, renewable energy, and blue carbon in Indonesia. View all current job openings from GGGI on Devex. 5. Cowater International Headquarters: Ottawa, Canada Year founded: 1985 Indonesia-based jobs posted in 2025: 29 Cowater International is a management consulting firm that aims to build more prosperous and resilient societies by implementing sustainable solutions in the areas of governance, inclusive economy, and climate resilience. Last year, the firm recruited for various senior roles to support its partnership initiatives. View all current job openings from Cowater International on Devex. 6. Rainforest Alliance Headquarters: New York, United States Year founded: 1987 Indonesia-based jobs posted in 2025: 23 The Rainforest Alliance is an international organization that works to protect forests, improve the livelihoods of farmers and forest communities, and promote climate resilience through its certification program, ensuring that goods are produced using sustainable and standardized methods. Last year, the alliance hired for a managerial role to lead the implementation of a project focused on consumer engagement and transformation. It currently has an opening for a finance manager to be based in Denpasar, in the province of Bali, and oversee the financial management and budgeting of the organization’s activities in the Asia-Pacific region. View all current job openings from Rainforest Alliance on Devex. 7. FHI 360 Headquarters: North Carolina, United States Year founded: 1971 Indonesia-based jobs posted in 2025: 20 FHI 360 mobilizes research and resources to deliver data-driven, locally led solutions in health, education, economic development, and crisis response. In 2025, FHI 360 recruited a team leader and a technical lead to work on the ASEAN-UK Supporting the Advancement of Girls’ Education program, funded by the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office. View all current job openings from FHI 360 on Devex. 8. IDinsight Headquarters: San Francisco, California, United States Year founded: 2011 Indonesia-based jobs posted in 2025: 19 IDinsight is a global advisory organization that helps leaders in governments, NGOs, and foundations use rigorous evidence and data science to design, test, and scale programs that combat poverty. Last year, the organization was looking for several statisticians to collaborate with its Research, Evaluation, and Data Team and Data on Demand Team. There are no current job openings from IDInsight on Devex. 9. CarbonEthics Headquarters: Jakarta, Indonesia Year founded: 2019 Indonesia-based jobs posted in 2025: 19 CarbonEthics is a tech-enabled nature-based solutions company specializing in blue carbon ecosystems such as mangroves, peatlands, and coral reefs, while enhancing biodiversity and improving the livelihoods of local communities. In 2025, CarbonEthics posted several openings in the areas of legal and policy, business, and product. There are no current job openings from CarbonEthics on Devex. 10. Tetra Tech Headquarters: Pasadena, California, United States Year founded: 1966 Indonesia-based jobs posted in 2025: 18 Tetra Tech is a global consulting firm that provides high-end technical solutions and utilizes in-depth local knowledge to address complex challenges in the areas of water, environment, infrastructure, renewable energy, and international development. The firm had several openings for technical consultants to work on gender inclusivity, e-waste management, and micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises. Tetra Tech is currently seeking a technical advisor based in Jakarta who will provide consultative guidance on the development of a Quality Management and Accreditation System for ASCEND — or the ASEAN Standards and Certification for Experts in Disaster Management. View all current job openings from Tetra Tech on Devex. 11. Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office Headquarters: London, United Kingdom Year founded: 2020 Indonesia-based jobs posted in 2025:18 FCDO is the U.K. government department responsible for pursuing national interests and integrating diplomacy to enhance security, promote economic growth, and provide lifesaving humanitarian assistance worldwide. Last year, FCDO had an opening for a pro-consul who would assist British nationals across Indonesia. View all current job openings from FCDO on Devex.