The Republic of South Sudan is a landlocked East African country with a diverse landscape and rich, fertile land suitable for agriculture. It is known as one of the most oil-dependent countries in the world, with oil exports accounting for almost all of its export revenues. However, the current conflict in the country and its neighboring areas has disrupted South Sudan’s oil production and other sectors.
Given the ongoing conflicts, the United Nations has had a significant presence in South Sudan through its peacekeeping missions, including the U.N. Mission in South Sudan, or UNMISS, and the U.N. Interim Security Force for Abyei, or UNISFA, and through its humanitarian-focused agencies of UNICEF, U.N. High Commissioner for Refugees, or UNHCR, and World Food Programme. Aside from the U.N. other international nongovernmental organizations are also active in the country, including the World Bank, Danish Refugee Council, and Welthungerhilfe.
As we continue our exploration of the top global development employment opportunities in key areas around the world, we now look into the top global development employers in South Sudan over the past 12 months — from May 2023 to May 2024, with a focus on U.N. agencies and international NGOs.
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Genevieve Gregorio
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.
