Top global development employers in New York

New York is a major hub for numerous prominent organizations in the international development sector. With various U.N. agencies, and nonprofit organizations such as Sesame Workshop, Acumen, and Global Impact Investing Network having their headquarters in the Big Apple, the state offers diverse opportunities for those considering to be part of the development community. Based on an analysis of job posting data from Devex’s board over the past 12 months, there have been 2,026 job announcements based in New York — the second location in the United States with the most job postings on Devex’s job board after Washington, D.C. Agencies such as UNICEF and the U.N. Department of Operational Support are the top hiring employers, given the large U.N. presence in the city. With the commencement of the 79th United Nations General Assembly earlier this week, we continue our exploration of the top global development employers, highlighting this year’s top U.N. and non-U.N. agencies in New York as well as other active development employers in the city. Top 5 UN agencies hiring in New York 1. UNICEF NY jobs posted over the past 12 months: 247 UNICEF supports the rights of children and adolescents by providing humanitarian efforts on health and nutrition, education and skill building, and protection from violence and exploitation. It is actively seeking a programme specialist based in New York. This fixed-term position will support the implementation of environmental and social standards, contributing to adverse environmental and social impacts. View all current UNICEF job postings in New York on Devex. View all current UNICEF job postings on Devex. 2. UN Department of Operational Support NY jobs posted over the past 12 months: 179 DOS is the U.N. agency specialized in providing advisory, operational, and transactional support to different U.N. entities globally. DOS is searching for a programme planning officer who will provide support in planning, implementing, monitoring, and evaluating responses. View all current DOS job postings in New York on Devex. View all current DOS job postings on Devex. 3. UN Department of Management Strategy, Policy and Compliance NY jobs posted over the past 12 months: 125 DMSPC is responsible for global policy leadership focused on the management of integrated global management strategies and policy frameworks. It is actively seeking a finance and budget assistant based in New York who will be responsible for the analysis of financial data and influence of financial policies and training content. View all current DMSPC job postings in New York on Devex. View all current DMSPC job postings on Devex. 4. UN Department of Political and Peacebuilding Affairs NY jobs posted over the past 12 months: 122 DPPA is the U.N. department monitoring and assessing global political developments, detecting potential crises, and devising effective global responses. DPPA is currently looking for a political affairs officer who will be gathering information, preparing analytical reports and papers, and maintaining knowledge of events. View all current DPPA job postings in New York on Devex. View all current DPPA job postings on Devex. 5. UN Department of Economic and Social Affairs NY jobs posted over the past 12 months: 113 UNDESA is a pioneer of sustainable development, prioritizing translating global commitments into national action in the economic, environmental, and social aspects. UNDESA is advertising an economic affairs officer position based in New York. The successful candidate will provide support with issues to international tax cooperation, domestic resource mobilization, and fiscal policies. View all current UNDESA job postings in New York on Devex. View all current UNDESA job postings on Devex. Top non-UN agencies hiring in New York 1. HIAS Headquarters: 1300 Spring Street, Suite 500, Maryland, USA Year founded: 1881 NY jobs posted over the past 12 months: 41 HIAS, originally the Hebrew Immigrant Aid Society, is a refugee protection organization committed to providing vital services to refugees, asylum seekers, and displaced persons around the globe. It is currently advertising an opening for a director with a hybrid position based in Maryland or New York. The successful candidate will manage a team of fundraisers working on donors focused on cultivating connections and developing solicitation strategies. View all current HIAS job postings in New York on Devex. View all current HIAS job postings on Devex. 2. Urban Justice Center Headquarters: 40 Rector St., 9th Fl. New York, USA Year founded: 1984 NY jobs posted over the past 12 months: 30 Urban Justice Center advocates for a just and fair society, mentoring the next generation of social justice leaders and providing legal services. UJC is currently seeking a disability advocate – mental health project who will be part of its team. The advocate will be responsible for helping clients and providing advocacy services for low-income adults with mental health concerns. View all current UJC job postings in New York on Devex. View all current UJC job postings on Devex. 3. Clinton Foundation Headquarters: 55 West 125th Street, 14th Floor, New York, USA Year founded: 2001 NY jobs posted over the past 12 months: 16 The Clinton Foundation is a nonprofit organization transforming philanthropy through its programs developing leaders and accelerating solutions to global challenges. The foundation is actively searching for a campaign director based in New York. The successful candidate will be responsible for the daily management of major fundraising campaigns. View all current Clinton Foundation job postings in New York on Devex. View all current Clinton Foundation job postings on Devex. 4. Action Against Hunger New York office: One Whitehall Street, 2nd Floor, New York, USA Year founded: 1979 NY jobs posted over the past 12 months: 12 Action Against Hunger is a humanitarian organization focused on saving lives, building resilient communities, and providing effective solutions against the causes and effects of hunger. Action Against Hunger currently has no job openings in New York posted on Devex. Future openings will appear here. View all current Action Against Hunger job postings in New York on Devex. View all current Action Against Hunger job postings on Devex. 5. Vital Strategies Headquarters: 100 Broadway, 4th floor, New York, USA Year founded: 2003 NY jobs posted over the past 12 months: 11 Vital Strategies is a leading global public health organization, helping governments strengthen their public health systems. Vital Strategies is advertising an opening for a technical advisor - data impact position who will provide direct technical assistance to government partners and participate in developing global technical assistance strategies and products. View all current Vital Strategies job postings in New York on Devex. View all current Vital Strategies job postings on Devex. Job seekers may also find interest in checking other global development employers hiring in the city who currently have active job opportunities on Devex’s job board. Innovations for Poverty Action Headquarters: 1701 Rhode Island Ave NW, Suite 03-124, Washington, DC, USA Year founded: 2002 Innovations for Poverty Action is a nonprofit organization focused on reducing global poverty through innovative research, policies, and solutions. IPA is actively searching for a New York or Washington-based senior philanthropic institutional giving manager who will be responsible for developing and expanding the existing institutional donor portfolio. View all current IPA job postings in New York on Devex. View all current IPA job postings on Devex. CMMB Headquarters: 33-01 11th Street, Long Island City, New York, USA Year founded: 1912 CMMB is a global NGO committed to providing medical and development aid to communities. CMMB has recently advertised an opening for an assistant controller in New York. It’s a remote position. The successful candidate will maintain accurate financial information and facilitate the operations, adding significant value to CMMB’s strategy. View all current CMMB job postings in New York on Devex. View all current CMMB job postings on Devex.