The top global development employers in Sudan

Sudan, located in northeastern Africa, is the third-largest country on the continent and home to an estimated 53 million people. Its economy has traditionally relied on agriculture and natural resources, but political instability, the loss of oil revenue after South Sudan’s secession, and ongoing armed conflict have significantly contracted economic output and exacerbated poverty and food insecurity. Agriculture remains a primary source of livelihood for much of the population, while gold mining and other natural resource sectors contribute to national income. Since April 2023, Sudan has been engulfed in a protracted civil war between the Sudanese Armed Forces and the Rapid Support Forces, triggering what many international agencies describe as one of the world’s most severe humanitarian crises. The conflict has displaced millions internally and across borders, disrupted basic services and food systems, and driven acute needs for humanitarian and development assistance across the country. Against this backdrop of mounting needs and challenging conditions, development organizations remain central to sustaining humanitarian response efforts, as well as longer-term recovery planning. In this article, we take a look at the development organizations that were most active in recruiting for positions in the country from January to December of 2025. Devex’s job board listed 566 Sudan-based development roles during this period. Hiring activity was concentrated in Port Sudan, the country’s principal coordination hub for humanitarian operations. Other emerging locations included Khartoum, Kassala, and Kosti, with many positions requiring flexibility to support cross-border and remote field operations. Top UN agencies hiring in Sudan 1. United Nations Children’s Fund Year founded: 1946 Headquarters: New York, United States Sudan office: Gereif West, Manshiya, Block # 3, Hara 1/D, Omak Street – East Khartoum Sudan-based jobs posted in 2025: 85 UNICEF works to improve the lives of children by supporting access to health care, education, and protection services. Active in more than 190 countries, the organization combines emergency response with long-term development work to help children not only survive crises, but thrive beyond them. Last year, the agency sought candidates in Sudan for roles in project management and operations, WASH (water, sanitation, and health), and education. View all current UNICEF job postings in Sudan on Devex. View all current job postings from UNICEF on Devex. 2. United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees Year founded: 1950 Headquarters: Geneva, Switzerland Sudan office: Ahmed Kheir Street (North of Farouk Cemetery), Khartoum Sudan-based jobs posted in 2025: 40 UNHCR is the main U.N. agency providing critical humanitarian aid for individuals and communities affected by crisis and forced displacement. The organization also works with governments to strengthen asylum systems and uphold refugee human rights. In 2025, the agency recruited talent for Sudan-based roles in administration and operations, protection, as well as field work and external relations. UNHCR currently has no job openings in Sudan posted on Devex. Future openings will appear here. View all current job postings from UNHCR on Devex. 3. World Food Programme Year founded: 1961 Headquarters: Rome, Italy Sudan office: 653 A Block 68 Arkawit, Khartoum Sudan-based jobs posted in 2025: 38 WFP addresses urgent food needs in crises and works with affected communities to restore livelihoods and strengthen long-term resilience. Over the course of last year, the bank advertised for roles in Sudan in logistics, program and policy, as well as administration and business support. WFP currently has no job openings in Sudan posted on Devex. Future openings will appear here. View all current job postings from WFP on Devex. 4. United Nations Office for Project Services Year founded: 1995 Headquarters: Copenhagen, Denmark Sudan office: Petronas Complex No. 13, Block 7, Nile Avenue, East Wing, Ground floor, Khartoum Sudan-based jobs posted in 2025: 30 By providing technical expertise in infrastructure, supply chain, and program implementation, UNOPS supports the delivery of peace and sustainable development initiatives. The agency is currently looking to hire a lead civil engineer to provide technical expertise and oversight in rebuilding critical infrastructure across Sudan. The role will be based in Port Sudan. View all current UNOPS job postings in Sudan on Devex. View all current job postings from UNOPS on Devex. 5. World Health Organization Year founded: 1948 Headquarters: Geneva, Switzerland Sudan office: Othman Digna Street, Nile Avenue, Khartoum Sudan-based jobs posted in 2025: 19 WHO mobilizes a global staff of over 8,000 to address health emergencies and support efforts to make health services more accessible worldwide. Last year, in addition to public health roles, the agency hired for roles in field coordination, security, and program support. WHO currently has no job openings in Sudan posted on Devex. Future openings will appear here. View all current job postings from WHO on Devex. Top INGOs hiring in Sudan 1. Danish Refugee Council Year founded: 1956 Headquarters: Copenhagen, Denmark Sudan-based jobs posted in 2025: 100 DRC works to protect and advocate for refugees and other people and communities affected by displacement. In 2025, the organization posted multiple openings in Sudan for officers in protection and gender-based services, camp and shelter coordination, and WASH. View all current DRC job postings in Sudan on Devex. View all current job postings from DRC on Devex. 2. International Committee of the Red Cross Year founded: 1863 Headquarters: Geneva, Switzerland Sudan office: Plot 33 and 39, Block. 4, Al Mataar East Area, Port Sudan Sudan-based jobs posted in 2025: 32 ICRC provides aid to people affected by violence and unrest worldwide and acts as a neutral intermediary to negotiate humanitarian access in conflict contexts. Throughout the past year, ICRC hired officers for protection and security, logistics and administration, as well as WASH. View all current ICRC job postings in Sudan on Devex. View all current job postings from ICRC on Devex. 3. Norwegian Refugee Council Year founded: 1946 Headquarters: Oslo, Norway Sudan offices: NRC has offices in Gedaref, Khartoum, North Darfur, West Darfur, South Kordofan, and White Nile Sudan-based jobs posted in 2025: 23 NRC supports displaced people by delivering lifesaving assistance and supporting communities in recovering from crises. Last year, the organization listed several vacancies in protection, shelter and emergency, WASH, as well as partnerships to support its work in Sudan. View all current NRC job postings in Sudan on Devex. View all current job postings from NRC on Devex. 4. Mercy Corps Year founded: 1979 Headquarters: Portland, Oregon, United States Sudan-based jobs posted in 2025: 19 Through community-based partnerships, Mercy Corps improves resilience, livelihoods, and recovery in areas affected by conflict and climate-related challenges. Currently, the organization is seeking a director for its SMART program to lead strategy, coordination, and compliance in Sudan. The role will be based in Zalingei in the western part of the country. View all current Mercy Corps job postings in Sudan on Devex. View all current job postings from Mercy Corps on Devex. 5. Premiere Urgence Internationale Year founded: 2011 Headquarters: Asnières-sur-Seine, Île-de-France region, France Sudan-based jobs posted in 2025: 10 PUI supports civilians impacted by conflict, environmental risks, and economic crises. In Sudan, its activities are primarily focused on health care, including mental health and nutrition for malnourished children, pregnant women, and lactating women. It is currently accepting applications for a deputy country director for programs to be based in Port Sudan and lead program implementation across the organization’s different bases in the country. View all current PUI job postings in Sudan on Devex. View all current job postings from PUI on Devex.