The Middle East is an unofficial grouping of countries situated where Southeast Asia meets Africa to the west and Europe to the north. While it does not have defining borders, this region has become a focal point for global development, housing a range of institutions and initiatives to address its unique social, economic, and political complexities.
From multilateral development banks and government agencies such as the Islamic Development Bank and the Saudi Fund for Development to United Nations agencies such as the U.N. Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East and the U.N. Interim Force in Lebanon, the region attracts a range of international organizations and local agencies. It also offers numerous opportunities for skilled professionals dedicated to driving progress.
Over the past 12 months, 7,321 jobs in the Middle East were advertised on Devex’s job board — with Jordan and Egypt ranking among the top locations for job postings. As part of our ongoing exploration of global development opportunities, we take a closer look at the leading development hubs in the Middle East that are actively hiring.