Who is still hiring in the US?

The Trump administration's recent foreign aid freeze has triggered immediate disruptions globally. Shortly after the freeze was announced, the United States’ primary foreign aid agency began to be dismantled. As a result, many of USAID's major partner organizations have reduced staff or implemented furloughs in the U.S. and internationally since the stop-work order and spending pause on Jan. 24. Despite these abrupt disruptions, several organizations remain actively engaged and continue to hire professionals to support their global development initiatives. The list of those still hiring is composed of several United Nations agencies, multilateral organizations, NGOs, and foundations. At the United Nations, in particular, the picture is very mixed. While there have been layoffs at the International Migration Organization and a hiring freeze at other U.N. agencies such as the World Health Organization, other agencies such as UNICEF, the U.N. Development Programme, and the International Monetary Fund are still actively hiring. U.S.-based foundations such as the Gates Foundation and NGOs such as Samaritan’s Purse are also among those seeking new hires. Devex routinely collects data on job postings from several hundred employers in the aid sector, and we used this information to build a profile of changes to the job market. We found that despite many firms facing difficult times, the number of job openings posted in the U.S. has dropped only by around 6% compared to the previous year. Below, we spotlight key global development organizations that are actively recruiting in the United States in the wake of the funding freeze. We’ve looked separately at multilateral employers and the rest of the sector. Top multilateral organizations hiring in the US World Bank Group Headquarters: Washington, D.C. Year founded: 1944. Jobs posted since Jan. 24: 152. As uncertainty looms over U.S. foreign aid, questions have emerged about the future of the World Bank’s role and leadership. While experts said a U.S. withdrawal from the institution remains unlikely, the shifting priorities of the current U.S. administration have raised concerns about the bank’s long-term direction. The World Bank has recently placed climate resilience more squarely at the core of its mission, yet current U.S. policy moves — including reneging on $4 billion in financing for the Green Climate Fund — have signaled a potential divergence from these goals. Despite these broader geopolitical questions, the World Bank remains a key player in global development and continues to actively hire in the U.S. One current opening is for a program analyst consultant who will help strengthen the bank’s knowledge of climate adaptation. View all current U.S. job postings from the World Bank on Devex. United Nations Children's Fund Headquarters: New York City, New York. Year founded: 1946. Jobs posted since Jan. 24: 54. When crises hit, UNICEF is often among the first to deliver humanitarian aid and long-term support to the world’s most vulnerable children. In today’s age, protecting children extends to ensuring that crisis-affected children and young persons are in school. To support this, UNICEF is creating a roster of consultants to initiate innovative partnerships and funding opportunities with private and public donors for the Education Cannot Wait, or ECW, fund administered by the agency. View all current U.S. job postings from UNICEF on Devex and read advice from a UNICEF recruiter. International Finance Corporation Headquarters: Washington, D.C. Year founded: 1956. Jobs posted since Jan. 24: 50. As the private sector arm of the World Bank Group, IFC plays a pivotal role in mobilizing capital for development, particularly in emerging markets. Despite global economic uncertainties, IFC remains committed to fostering inclusive growth, and its Gender and Economic Inclusion Department, or GEID, is currently hiring an inclusive capital lead officer to identify new investment opportunities that drive financial inclusion and gender equity. View all current U.S. job postings from IFC on Devex. United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs Headquarters: New York. Year founded: 1948. Jobs posted since Jan. 24: 38. The United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs, or UNDESA, plays a key role in helping countries bridge the gap between global commitments and national action in the economic, social, and environmental sectors. As the global development sector grapples with shifting funding priorities, strong governance and public administration have never been more critical. With this in mind, UNDESA is seeking a governance and public administration officer in New York. This role is an opportunity to support the formulation, organization, and management of governance and public administration-related programs. View all current U.S. job postings from UNDESA on Devex. International Monetary Fund Headquarters: Washington, D.C. Year founded: 1944. Jobs posted since Jan. 24: 37. The role of strong financial institutions becomes even more crucial in difficult times. The International Monetary Fund, or IMF, promotes economic policies, financial stability, and monetary cooperation for its member countries. The IMF is currently searching for a director for its fiscal affairs department in Washington, D.C. — a senior leadership role responsible for providing intellectual leadership on public finance issues and significant contributions to the development and implementation of the IMF’s overall strategy. View all current U.S. job postings from IMF on Devex. United Nations Development Programme Headquarters: New York. Year founded: 1965. Jobs posted since Jan. 24: 32. UNDP is the U.N. agency committed to maintaining global stability, ensuring the continuation of essential development programs and strengthening different governance frameworks, becoming an integral part of the development scene. At the heart of UNDP is its Office of Legal Services in the Bureau for Management Services, or BMS/OLS, which helps provide strategic legal services to UNDP and other U.N. agencies. Currently, the agency is hiring a legal specialist to support its administrative law practice, ensuring that development operations remain transparent, fair, and effective in the UNDP headquarters, regional centers, and country offices. View all current U.S. job postings from UNDP on Devex. Development professionals based in the United States can also look into other hiring U.N. agencies such as the Department of Political and Peacebuilding Affairs, Department of Management Strategy, Policy and Compliance, and Department of Operational Support. Other organizations hiring in the US Samaritan's Purse Headquarters: Boone, North Carolina. Year founded: 1970. Jobs posted since Jan. 24: 96. Samaritan’s Purse is a Christian humanitarian aid organization committed to providing relief to communities affected by natural and human-made disasters around the world. With a global reach, Samaritan’s Purse is seeking an assistant program manager based in North Carolina who will support and implement plans aiding its disaster relief program. The role is also responsible for assisting and providing volunteer training. View all current U.S. job postings from Samaritan’s Purse on Devex. Gates Foundation Headquarters: Seattle, Washington. Year founded: 2000. Jobs posted since Jan. 24: 33. The Gates Foundation is committed to improving health care, eradicating hunger, and reducing extreme poverty faced by vulnerable communities around the world. As the foundation enters its 25th year and rebrands itself, it continues to be at the forefront of tackling global development issues. The foundation is currently looking for a principal scientist to join its team and take on the responsibility of harnessing the power of artificial intelligence and large language models to develop innovative solutions aimed at transforming health care and education systems for underserved communities. View all current U.S. job postings from Gates Foundation on Devex. Rockefeller Foundation Headquarters: New York City. Year founded: 1913. Jobs posted since Jan. 24: 30. The Rockefeller Foundation aims to become a champion of transformative progress in areas that shape the world’s collective future, scaling new technologies and innovative solutions in power, health, food, and finance. In growing its global impact, the foundation is seeking a senior associate based in New York who will support the development and implementation of grant materials and refine its grant management systems. The role will help enhance the efficiency and transparency of the foundation’s grant-making process. View all current U.S. job postings from the Rockefeller Foundation on Devex. World Resources Institute Headquarters: Washington, D.C. Year founded: 1982. Jobs posted since Jan. 24: 28. The World Resources Institute is a global research institute committed to solving the world’s pressing environmental and development issues. With the recent actions of the Trump administration, WRI is keen to form local and global partnerships to build stronger and more resilient, low-carbon economies benefiting the people and the planet. WRI is actively looking for a manager specialized in the electricity market for its energy program. The role will focus on developing innovative products related to competitive procurement mechanisms and electricity markets, offering an opportunity to influence how energy is sourced and distributed in both emerging and developing economies. View all current U.S. job postings from WRI on Devex. Hagerty Consulting Headquarters: Evanston, Illinois. Year founded: 2001. Jobs posted since Jan. 24: 27. Hagerty Consulting is a consultancy firm specializing in emergency management with a focus on aiding people and communities navigate the complexities of disaster preparedness, response, and recovery. The consultancy firm is currently searching for an emergency management consultant based in Richmond, Virginia, who will be responsible for preparing and assisting in creating emergency resource planning efforts or natural hazards such as hurricanes and wildfires as well as human-caused disasters. View all current US job postings from Hagerty Consulting on Devex. The Aspen Institute Headquarters: Washington, D.C. Year founded: 1949. Jobs posted since Jan. 24: 24. The Aspen Institute is a nonprofit organization dedicated to tackling pressing global development challenges through dialogue, leadership, and action. Recently, the Aspen Institute has been seeking an executive director to lead and strengthen its Aspen Network of Development Entrepreneurs, or ANDE, program. The senior role is expected to develop and execute strategies and financial planning, becoming a catalyst for a movement to propel small and growing businesses in emerging markets. View all current U.S. job postings from the Aspen Institute on Devex. Aspiring development professionals in the United States may also look into openings from other top organizations such as Convoy of Hope, Environmental Defense Fund, and Open Society Foundations.