The top global development organizations hiring in New York City

New York City serves as a central hub for global development, largely due to being the host of the United Nations headquarters. The city is also home to various key players in philanthropic and advocacy work, such as The Rockefeller Foundation, the Helmsley Charitable Trust, and Rainforest Alliance. The convergence of these global development organizations, combined with the city being a center for finance, business, and media, makes New York a critical area for addressing the world’s most pressing challenges, from human rights and health to poverty and climate change. A recent analysis of job data from Devex’s job board shows that there have been 746 job openings based in New York City since the start of this year. Top organizations with the most openings include UNICEF, The Rockefeller Foundation, and Vital Strategies, all of which have their headquarters located in the city. Among these, the most highly compensated position published this year is a senior vice president for program integration opening at The Rockefeller Foundation, with an impressive annual salary range of $354,000 to $420,000. This article highlights the leading U.N. and non-U.N. agencies operating in the city as of Jan. 1, 2025. Top UN agencies hiring in New York City 1. UNICEF Year founded: 1946 NYC jobs posted this year: 71 UNICEF is the U.N.’s leading agency dedicated to protecting the rights of children and adolescents worldwide. UNICEF is currently seeking a consultant to provide knowledge management and capacity building for child-sensitive disaster risk reduction. View all current UNICEF job postings in New York on Devex. View all current UNICEF job postings on Devex. 2. U.N. Department of Political and Peacebuilding Affairs Year founded: 2019 NYC jobs posted this year: 33 UNDPPA works to prevent and resolve conflicts and strengthen peacebuilding efforts worldwide. It is currently seeking an international humanitarian law expert who will investigate and report on sanctions compliance in Yemen. View all current UNDPPA job postings on Devex. 3. U.N. Department of Economic and Social Affairs Year founded: 1948 NYC jobs posted this year: 31 UNDESA provides policy analysis and assists countries in implementing the U.N.’s economic, social, and environmental agendas. The department currently has an opening for an economic affairs officer who will provide economic analysis and conduct studies in tax and domestic resource mobilization. View all current UNDESA job postings on Devex. 4. U.N. Development Programme Year founded: 1965 NYC jobs posted this year: 30 UNDP is the leading agency that helps countries eradicate poverty and promote sustainable development. View all current UNDP job postings in New York on Devex. View all current UNDP job postings on Devex. 5. U.N. Department of Operational Support Year founded: 2019 NYC jobs posted this year: 26 DOS provides operational support services, including human resources, finance, and logistics, to the U.N. Secretariat entities worldwide. View all current DOS job postings on Devex. 6. U.N. Joint Staff Pension Fund Year founded: 1949 NYC jobs posted this year: 21 UNJSPF provides pension, disability, and survivors’ benefits to staff and beneficiaries of the U.N.. UNJSPF currently has an opening for a chief who will help formulate and implement the information management systems service work program and ensure its timely execution. View all current UNJSPF job postings on Devex. 7. UNOPS Year founded: 1995 NYC jobs posted this year: 17 UNOPS provides infrastructure, procurement, project management, and operational support to UN and partner projects worldwide. View all current UNOPS job postings on Devex. 8. U.N. Department of Global Communications Year founded: 1946 NYC jobs posted this year: 14 The U.N. Department of Global Communications promotes global awareness and understanding of the U.N.’s work by managing communications, public information, and media outreach. View all current DGC job postings on Devex. 9. U.N. Department of Management Strategy, Policy and Compliance Year founded: 2019 NYC jobs posted this year: 12 The U.N. Department of Management Strategy, Policy, and Compliance is responsible for implementing policy leadership and strengthening monitoring and accountability mechanisms in all management areas of the U.N.. The department is currently seeking a finance and budget officer who will help with internal controls and financial policies to ensure prudent resource management in the U.N. Secretariat. View all current DMSPC job postings on Devex. 10. U.N. Department of Peace Operations Year founded: 1992 NYC jobs posted this year: 11 The U.N. Department of Peace Operations is the leading agency that provides political direction to U.N. peacekeeping operations worldwide, helping countries prevent conflict and achieve peace. It currently has an opening for a political affairs officer to participate in the formulation of political and technical strategies and assess trends and developments affecting the political situation of a country or region assigned to them. View all current UN DPO job postings on Devex. Top non-UN agencies hiring in New York City 1. The Rockefeller Foundation Year founded: 1913 NYC jobs posted this year: 40 The Rockefeller Foundation is a philanthropic organization that supports initiatives in health, food, innovation, and power to advance sustainable development worldwide. Rockefeller is currently seeking a sustainability strategy manager who will lead the global net-zero project management and provide market solutions, strategic planning processes, and stakeholder management. View all current Rockefeller Foundation job postings on Devex. 2. Vital Strategies Year founded: 2003 NYC jobs posted this year: 27 Vital Strategies is a global health organization that partners with governments and communities to implement policies and programs for strengthening public health systems. 3. Clinton Foundation Year founded: 2001 NYC jobs posted this year: 18 The Clinton Foundation implements programs to address global challenges in health, education, climate, social and economic development, and humanitarian response. 4. Arabella Advisors Year founded: 2005 NYC jobs posted this year: 17 Arabella Advisors is a consulting firm that provides strategic guidance to philanthropic funders, foundations, and nonprofits to help them achieve social and environmental impact. It is currently seeking a program assistant who will implement and monitor key operational and administrative tasks in support of fiscally sponsored projects. View all current Arabella Advisors job postings on Devex. 5. Helmsley Charitable Trust Year founded: 1999 NYC jobs posted this year: 13 The Helmsley Charitable Trust supports initiatives in health, medical research, and community development to improve lives worldwide. 6. Environmental Defense Fund Year founded: 1967 NYC jobs posted this year: 13 The Environmental Defense Fund is a nonprofit environmental organization that delivers innovative and practical solutions to cut pollution, tackle climate change, and protect ecosystems. EDF is currently seeking a senior business analyst who will oversee the effective use of the Asana project management software and aid the organization in harnessing its full potential. View all current EDF job postings on Devex. 7. Rainforest Alliance Year founded: 1987 NYC jobs posted this year: 12 The Rainforest Alliance uses social and market forces to conserve biodiversity, improve the lives of farmers, and promote sustainable livelihoods worldwide. View all current Rainforest Alliance job postings on Devex. 8. HIAS Year founded: 1880 NYC jobs posted this year: 11 HIAS is a global humanitarian organization that provides protection, resettlement, and support services to refugees, asylum-seekers, and other displaced people. HIAS currently has an opening for an associate director to help manage the day-to-day operations of the organization’s mass market fundraising program and build integrated donor experiences across email, SMS, digital advertising, and direct mail. View all current HIAS job postings on Devex. 9. Urban Justice Center Year founded: 1984 NYC jobs posted this year: 10 The Urban Justice Center provides direct legal aid, community education, political organizing, and systemic advocacy services for vulnerable people in New York City. The center is currently seeking an immigration attorney to represent its clients in humanitarian immigration cases before the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services and the Executive Office for Immigration Review. View all current UJC job postings on Devex. 10. Simons Foundation Year founded: 1994 NYC jobs posted this year: 10 Simons Foundation provides grant funding and public engagement support to advance research in mathematics, physical sciences, life sciences, and autism and neuroscience research.