The top global development employers in the Philippines

Regarded as having one of the most dynamic economies in Southeast Asia, the Philippines has seen rapid growth in its service sector in recent years, including tourism, business process outsourcing, and retail trade. It boasts a current gross domestic product of $437.15 billion. The country also plays an important role in regional development cooperation and trade as one of the founding members of the Association of South East Asian Nations, or ASEAN, and as headquarters of the Asian Development Bank, or ADB. United Nations agencies have a large presence there as well, including UNICEF, which has offices in Manila and Cotabato. Research organizations and institutes such as IDinsight, with its Southeast Asia regional office in Makati City, and the International Rice Research Institute, or IRRI, based in Los Baños. As we continue our exploration of the top global development employment opportunities in key areas worldwide, here is a look at the organizations with the most job openings in the Philippines from the past 12 months. The top multilateral employers in the Philippines 1. Asian Development Bank (ADB) Headquarters: Mandaluyong City, Philippines Year founded: 1966 Philippine-based jobs posted over the past 12 months: 1,577 ADB is Asia’s largest development finance institution that helps its low- and middle-income member countries reduce poverty and improve people’s quality of life. Over the past 12 months, ADB has sought consultants to support project coordination and operations in its headquarters. 🔎 View all current job postings from the ADB on Devex. 2. United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) Headquarters: New York City, United States Philippines office: 15th Floor, North Tower, Rockwell Business Center, Sheridan Street corner United Street, Highway Hills, Mandaluyong City Year founded: 1965 Philippine-based jobs posted over the past 12 months: 148 UNDP is the United Nations’ leading agency that helps combat poverty and reduce inequality worldwide. It advertised for candidates to fill the roles of project managers and analysts for its various projects in the Philippines. 🔎 View all current job postings from UNDP on Devex. 3. World Health Organization (WHO) Headquarters: Geneva, Switzerland Philippines office: Building 3, Department of Health Compound, Sta Cruz, 1003 Manila Year founded: 1948 Philippine-based jobs posted over the past 12 months: 123 WHO is the United Nations agency for the promotion of good health and global health emergency response. WHO previously sought consultants for various health research studies in traditional medicine, noncommunicable diseases, or NCD, and community-based integrated care. 🔎 View all current job postings from WHO on Devex. 4. United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) Headquarters: New York City, United States Philippines office: 14th Floor, North Tower, Rockwell Business Center, Sheridan Street corner United Street, Highway Hills, Mandaluyong City Year founded: 1946 Philippine-based jobs posted over the past 12 months: 62 UNICEF works to protect children and adolescents from violence and exploitation around the world. UNICEF previously advertised for candidates who will support the agency’s initiatives in child protection, WASH, and nutrition. 🔎 View all current job postings from UNICEF on Devex. 5. Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) Headquarters: Rome, Italy Philippines office: 14th Floor, North Tower, Rockwell Business Center, Sheridan Street corner United Street, Highway Hills, Mandaluyong City Year founded: 1945 Philippine-based jobs posted over the past 12 months: 47 FAO is the U.N.’s specialized agency for combating hunger and improving nutrition and food security. Over the past 12 months, FAO has sought candidates to fill the roles of specialists to help implement its projects on agribusiness, food systems, and social inclusion in the country. 🔎 View all current job postings from FAO on Devex. 6. World Bank Group Headquarters: Washington, D.C., United States. Philippines office: 26th Floor, One Global Place, Bonifacio Global City, Taguig City Year founded: 1944. Philippine-based jobs posted over the past 12 months: 46 The World Bank is a global finance institution that helps countries boost their economic growth, reduce poverty, and promote sustainable development. 🔎 View all current job postings from the World Bank on Devex. 7. UNOPS Headquarters: Copenhagen, Denmark. Philippines office: 11th Floor, South Tower, Rockwell Business Center, Sheridan Street corner United Street, Highway Hills, Mandaluyong City Year founded: 1995. Philippine-based jobs posted over the past 12 months: 34 UNOPS is a specialized United Nations agency that provides infrastructure, procurement, and project management services to the U.N.’s projects worldwide. 🔎 View all current job postings from the UNOPS on Devex. 8. World Food Programme (WFP) Headquarters: Rome, Italy Philippines office: 11th Floor, South Tower, Rockwell Business Center, Sheridan Street corner United Street, Highway Hills, Mandaluyong City Year founded: 1961 Philippine-based jobs posted over the past 12 months: 31 WFP is the United Nations’ humanitarian agency that addresses hunger and malnutrition and provides food assistance to people in conflict and disaster areas. 🔎 View all current job postings from WFP on Devex. 9. UN Women Headquarters: New York City, United States Philippines office: 14th Floor, North Tower, Rockwell Business Center, Sheridan Street corner United Street, Highway Hills, Mandaluyong City Year founded: 2010 Philippine-based jobs posted over the past 12 months: 19 UN Women is the United Nations’ dedicated entity for advancing gender equality and empowering women and girls globally. 🔎 View all current job postings from UN Women on Devex. 10. International Organization for Migration (IOM) Headquarters: Geneva, Switzerland Philippines office: 28th Floor Citibank Tower Condominium, Paseo de Roxas, Makati City Year founded: 1951. Philippine-based jobs posted over the past 12 months: 13 IOM provides assistance, advocacy, and policy development to migration efforts worldwide. 🔎 View all current job postings from the IOM on Devex. Other top employers in the Philippines 1. International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) Headquarters: Geneva, Switzerland Year founded: 1863 Philippine-based jobs posted over the past 12 months: 76 ICRC is an international humanitarian organization dedicated to protecting and assisting people affected by conflict and other situations of violence. It previously sought candidates to fill the roles of donor officers to help build its partnerships and fundraising efforts. 🔎 View all current job postings from ICRC on Devex. 2. IDinsight Headquarters: San Francisco, California, United States Year founded: 2011 Philippine-based jobs posted over the past 12 months: 52 IDinsight is a global organization that provides data analytics, advisory, and research services to improve social impact. It previously advertised for candidates to fill the roles of statisticians, economists, and social scientists in the country. 🔎 View all current job postings from IDinsight on Devex. 3. Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) Headquarters: London, United Kingdom Year founded: 2020 Philippine-based jobs posted over the past 12 months: 38 FCDO is the British government department responsible for overseeing the protection and promotion of British interests around the world. FCDO previously advertised for the role of regional finance officer in the British Embassy in Manila. 🔎 View all current job postings from FCDO on Devex. 4. University Research Co., LLC (URC) Headquarters: Maryland, United States Year founded: 1965 Philippine-based jobs posted over the past 12 months: 35 URC implements strategies to improve the quality of health care, social systems, and education worldwide. It previously sought candidates to fill the role of deputy chief of party for its USAID-funded projects in the Philippines. 🔎 View all current job postings from URC on Devex. 5. World Vision Headquarters: London, United Kingdom Year founded: 1950 Philippine-based jobs posted over the past 12 months: 35 World Vision is a global Christian humanitarian organization that provides emergency relief and development programs to address poverty, injustice, and inequality. Over the past 12 months, it sought candidates to fill the roles of business intelligence analysts to help improve the processes of the organization. 🔎 View all current job postings from World Vision on Devex. 6. Oxfam International Headquarters: Nairobi, Kenya Year founded: 1995 Philippine-based jobs posted over the past 12 months: 31 Oxfam is a group of international NGOs dedicated to providing humanitarian aid, development programs, advocacies, and campaigning to address poverty and inequality worldwide. 🔎 View all current job postings from Oxfam International on Devex. 7. Management Systems International (MSI) Headquarters: Arlington, Virginia, United States Year founded: 1981 Philippine-based jobs posted over the past 12 months: 26 MSI is a development consulting firm that specializes in monitoring, evaluation, and project implementation services to address complex challenges in the world. 🔎 View all current job postings from MSI on Devex. 8. Institutional Shareholder Services Inc. (ISS) Headquarters: Maryland, United States Year founded: 1985 Philippine-based jobs posted over the past 12 months: 26 ISS is an advisory firm that provides governance research and environmental, social, and governance, or ESG, solutions to investment stakeholders around the world. 🔎 View all current job postings from ISS on Devex. 9. FHI 360 Headquarters: North Carolina, United States Year founded: 1971 Philippine-based jobs posted over the past 12 months: 25 FHI 360 is a global organization dedicated to improving lives through providing solutions in health, education, nutrition, social development, and economic growth. 🔎 View all current job postings from FHI 360 on Devex. 10. RTI International Headquarters: North Carolina, United States Year founded: 1958 Philippine-based jobs posted over the past 12 months: 23 RTI International is a global research institute providing innovative solutions to address challenges in health, education, international development, and the environment. 🔎 View all current job postings from RTI International 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.