The top global development hubs in Southeast Asia

Southeast Asia consists of eleven countries geographically divided into mainland and island areas, bordered by India to the west, China to the north, and Australia to the southeast. Besides the vibrant cities and idyllic tropical landscapes, the region offers numerous opportunities to professionals seeking engagements in global development. Moreover, Southeast Asia houses several large multilateral development banks and intergovernmental agencies such as the Asian Development Bank and Association of Southeast Asian Nations and United Nations agencies such as the U.N. Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific. Over the past 12 months, Devex’s job board has advertised 9,348 job postings based in Southeast Asia. Of those, more than half were posted by multilateral agencies. As part of our ongoing exploration of top global development trends, we identified the top multilateral employers in the region, as well as the top global development hubs, and highlighted prominent employers specific to each country. Top 5 multilateral employers hiring in Southeast Asia 1. Asian Development Bank Headquarters: Mandaluyong City, Philippines Year founded: 1966 Total jobs posted over 12 months: 3,053 ADB is a financial institution committed to achieving a prosperous, inclusive, resilient, and sustainable vision for the Asia and Pacific region. Over the past year, ADB has released many job openings in Southeast Asia, specifically for consultants and specialists in the economic, financial, and private sectors. View all current ADB jobs based in Southeast Asia on Devex. 2. United Nations Development Programme Headquarters: New York, USA Year founded: 1965 Total jobs posted over 12 months: 834 UNDP supports nations in policy development, partnerships, and institutional capabilities. Over the past twelve months, UNDP mostly promoted roles like project analysts and project associates. The U.N. agency primarily released roles in the social and project management sector on the Devex’s job board. View all current UNDP jobs based in Southeast Asia on Devex. 3. UNICEF Headquarters: New York, USA Year founded: 1946 Total jobs posted over 12 months: 468 UNICEF is focused on protecting children’s rights worldwide. The agency advertised consultancies and administrative roles in Southeast Asia specifically on health, nutrition, fundraising, and child protection. View all current UNICEF jobs based in Southeast Asia on Devex. 4. World Bank Group Headquarters: Washington, D.C., USA Year founded: 1944 Total jobs posted over 12 months: 286 The World Bank is a development organization focused on reducing poverty and improving economies worldwide. Over the past twelve months, it mostly advertised administrative, economic, and financially related roles like program assistants, investment analysts, and portfolio managers on the job board. View all current World Bank jobs based in Southeast Asia on Devex. 5. World Health Organization Headquarters: Geneva, Switzerland Year founded: 1948 Total jobs posted over 12 months: 277 WHO is the U.N. agency leading global efforts to expand universal health coverage. Risk communication consultants and technical officers were positions highly advertised in Southeast Asia. WHO releases job openings related to communication, health, and social sectors on the job board. View all current WHO jobs based in Southeast Asia on Devex. Top 7 global development hubs in Southeast Asia 🇵🇭 Philippines: 2,870 jobs Employers to look out for: IDInsight Philippines Office: Makati City, Philippines Year founded: 2011 IDInsight works with governments, and local and international organizations in Asia and Africa, providing data and evidence tools to transform, innovate, and improve the social sector. IDInsight posted roles related to administrative, economic, and research fields in the Philippines. Senior positions such as regional directors and associate directors were also advertised on the job board. View all current IDInsight jobs on Devex. World Vision Headquarters: London, United Kingdom Philippines Office: Quezon City, Philippines Year founded: 1950 World Vision serves as a humanitarian organization committed to helping communities by tackling poverty and injustice. World Vision highly advertised administrative, financial, and research-related roles such as regional senior auditors and data analysts in the Philippines. View all current World Vision jobs on Devex. View all current jobs based in the Philippines on Devex. 🇮🇩 Indonesia: 1,640 jobs Employers to look out for: DT Global Headquarters: Arlington, Virginia, USA Year founded: 2019 DT Global is a leading development contractor that operates with local partners focused on sustainable development and innovation empowering individuals, communities, and nations. The consulting firm primarily releases data and research-driven roles related to gender, social inclusion, infrastructure, policy, and governance in Indonesia. View all current DT Global jobs on Devex. World Resources Institute Headquarters: Washington, D.C., USA Indonesia office: South Jakarta, Indonesia Year founded:1982 The World Resources Institute uses research-based approaches in solving economic, energy, environmental, and social challenges globally. Over the past twelve months, consultancies and internships focused on environmental research, climate finance, and social development were highly advertised in Indonesia. View all current WRI jobs on Devex. View all current jobs based in Indonesia on Devex. 🇹🇭 Thailand: 1,411 jobs Employers to look out for: Child’s Dream Foundation Headquarters: Chiang Mai, Thailand Year founded: 2003 Child’s Dream Foundation addresses current educational and social issues faced by young people in Southeast Asia by designing and implementing activities and interventions in the region. The foundation primarily promoted administrative, communication, and project management roles and voluntary support roles in Thailand. View all current Child’s Dream Foundation jobs on Devex. The Center for People and Forests (RECOFTC) Headquarters: Bangkok, Thailand Year founded: 1987 RECOFTC supports countries and communities in capacity building and collaboration centered on sustainable economic and social development and climate change solutions. Over the past twelve months, RECOFTC released administrative, gender, social impact, and project management-related roles such as policy outreach coordinators and MEL officers in Thailand. View all current RECOFTC jobs on Devex. View all current jobs based in Thailand on Devex. 🇰🇭 Cambodia: 766 jobs Employers to look out for: Cowater International Headquarters: Ottawa, Ontario, Canada Year founded:1985 Cowater International provides technical assistance, policy advice, and implementation support delivering economic, environmental, and social impacts globally. The consulting organization sought out technical expert roles specifically focused on agriculture, renewable energy, water infrastructure, and social inclusion in Cambodia. View all current Cowater International jobs on Devex. Pact Headquarters: Washington, D.C., USA Year founded: 1971 Pact works with local communities and governments in forging effective management systems and building responsible nature-based enterprises. Over the past twelve months, Pact advertised senior roles such as director and chief of party focused on governance and civil society resiliency in Cambodia. View all current Pact jobs on Devex. View all current jobs based in Cambodia on Devex. 🇻🇳 Viet Nam: 646 jobs Employers to look out for: FHI 360 Headquarters: Durham, North Carolina, USA Year founded: 1971 FHI 360 develops solutions to global economic and social challenges through research and collaboration with partner communities. Technical specialists and project officers and other roles related to health, human rights, and administrative fields were highly advertised in Vietnam over the previous twelve months on the job board. View all current FHI 360 jobs on Devex. The Fred Hollows Foundation Headquarters: Sydney, Australia Year founded: 1992 The Fred Hollows Foundation aims to create stronger eye health systems, empowering individuals and transforming communities worldwide. The foundation promoted positions focused on grants management, advocacy, and project management in Vietnam. View all current Fred Hollows jobs on Devex. View all current jobs based in Viet Nam on Devex. 🇱🇦 Laos: 592 jobs Employers to look out for: The Asia Foundation Headquarters: San Francisco, California, USA Year founded:1954 The Asia Foundation has core programs focused on climate action, education, leadership, governance, inclusive growth, international cooperation, women’s empowerment, and gender equality. Over the year the foundation advertised positions such as team leaders and country representatives who will oversee the country partnerships, programs, and engagements. View all current Asia Foundation jobs on Devex. International Development Group Advisory Services LLC Headquarters: Arlington, Virginia, USA Year founded: 1988 IDG supports inclusive, resilient, and sustainable economic growth. IDG promoted roles related to monitoring and evaluation, collaboration, and adaptive management in Laos for the past twelve months. View all current IDG jobs on Devex. View all current jobs based in Laos on Devex. 🇲🇾 Malaysia: 425 jobs Employers to look out for: WorldFish Headquarters: Penang, Malaysia Year founded:1975 WorldFish collaborates with international and local partners to improve food security, nutrition, and livelihoods through aquatic food systems. Over the past 12 months, WorldFish actively promoted job openings for senior scientists specializing in aquaculture practices and ecosystem conservation in Malaysia. View all current WorldFish jobs on Devex. Teach for All Headquarters: New York, USA Year founded: 2007 Teach for All is a global network partnering with communities in tackling educational and social challenges for children struggling to fulfill their potential. Teach for All frequently advertised senior roles such as regional directors and senior associates but also released open roles focused on climate education, education transformation, and financial planning and analysis in Malaysia. View all current Teach for All jobs on Devex. View all current jobs based in Malaysia on Devex. Are you actively looking for a job? Or are you just passively open to new opportunities? 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