🌐 α‰ α‹“αˆˆαˆ ዓቀፍ α‰°α‰‹αˆ›α‰΅ ሡራ αŠ₯α‹΅αˆŽα‰½ – Explore NGO & Development Careers Globally

Are you looking to build or continue your career with USAID or other international development organizations?

Whether you’re affected by recent NGO reforms or are simply looking for global opportunities, this guide provides a hand-picked list of international development agencies and platforms where you can search and apply for jobs in areas like:

  • Humanitarian response
  • Governance & democracy
  • Public health
  • Education & youth development
  • Food security & agriculture
  • Climate, energy & environment
  • Infrastructure & economic growth

🌍 Multilateral Development Organizations

Explore opportunities at these world-renowned agencies:

  • πŸ”— UNDP – Poverty reduction, governance, energy, environment
  • πŸ”— UNICEF – Child protection, education, health, nutrition
  • πŸ”— UNOCHA – Emergency coordination & disaster response
  • πŸ”— UNHCR – Refugee services, humanitarian displacement
  • πŸ”— WFP – Food security, logistics, emergency food relief
  • πŸ”— UNIDO – Industrial development & economic transformation
  • πŸ”— IFAD – Rural development & food systems
  • πŸ”— World Bank Group – Infrastructure, growth, poverty reduction
  • πŸ”— IMF – Global macroeconomic stability, technical assistance
  • πŸ”— ADB – Development in Asia-Pacific
  • πŸ”— AfDB – Development in Africa
  • πŸ”— IADB – Development in Latin America & Caribbean

πŸ‡ͺπŸ‡Ί European Development & Foreign Aid Agencies

Work with leading donor agencies in sustainable development:

  • πŸ”— ECHO – EU humanitarian aid & emergency response
  • πŸ”— GIZ – Governance, climate, skills, economic development (Germany)
  • πŸ”— AFD – Climate & economic growth initiatives (France)
  • πŸ”— SIDA – Gender equality, democracy, environment (Sweden)
  • πŸ”— NORAD – Climate, education, good governance (Norway)
  • πŸ”— DANIDA – Poverty alleviation, HR, social impact (Denmark)
  • πŸ”— DGIS – Water, climate, peace (Netherlands)
  • πŸ”— SDC – Peacebuilding & humanitarian relief (Switzerland)
  • πŸ”— ADA – Education & development (Austria)

🌏 Middle Eastern & Asian Development Agencies

Aid programs across Africa, Asia, and the Middle East:

  • πŸ”— JICA – Japan’s international cooperation, disaster relief
  • πŸ”— KOICA – South Korea’s infrastructure & education
  • πŸ”— SFD – Saudi Arabia’s development fund
  • πŸ”— QFFD – Education & humanitarian programs (Qatar)
  • πŸ”— UAE Aid – UAE’s global development and emergency aid

🌎 Latin American & African Development Agencies

Emerging players in South-South cooperation:

  • πŸ”— ABC Brazil – Technical cooperation across the Global South
  • πŸ”— AGCI Chile – Economic & social development initiatives
  • πŸ”— SADPA South Africa – Regional peacebuilding & development

βœ… Tips Before You Apply

  • Update your CV/resume with relevant development experience.
  • Tailor your cover letter to the agency’s mission and goals.
  • Set alerts on job portals like ReliefWeb, Devex, and UN Jobs.
  • Follow each agency’s LinkedIn page for real-time updates.

πŸ™Œ Good Luck!

Whether you’re just getting started or pivoting to new roles after changes in the NGO world β€” these organizations offer powerful platforms for your next big career move.

πŸ•ŠοΈ Stay connected, stay informed, and aim high.


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