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.