The Trump administration’s move to dismantle the U.S. Agency for International Development — beginning with an aid freeze announced on Jan. 24 — has sent shock waves across the global development sector. With talks now underway about folding what remains of the agency into the U.S. Department of State, uncertainty looms large. As the United States remains the world’s largest donor of official development assistance, or ODA, these abrupt policy shifts are already affecting funding flows and program operations in aid-recipient countries.
Yet, despite the disruption, several organizations continue to recruit talent to carry out their missions. From multilateral institutions to international NGOs, employers are still hiring for roles based in ODA-recipient countries — offering job seekers fresh opportunities amid the turbulence.
To help you navigate this shifting landscape, we used data from the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development on the current ODA-recipient countries, and identified the top organizations still hiring in those countries, as well as trends in sectors and locations specific to each organization. We also identified the most common type of role, including whether an organization mostly hires consultants or staff positions. Furthermore, we have highlighted where roles were predominantly entry level, mid level or senior.