I’ve gotten more than one international development job by responding to an online vacancy. There is less cronyism that you might expect, especially for mid-level jobs. And not everything ends up on DevEx! In case it’s not obvious, I am not recommending these organizations. Use the list at your own risk – I’m not responsible if you hate your job or the organization turns out to do bad work or is full of sexist jerks.
This is a work in progress. I am adding every development actor I come across, and I am adding descriptions over time. If you notice an oversight, comment with the link and I will add it. If any of the links don’t work, please comment too so I can fix it.
Abt Associates is a big employee-owned company that holds a lot of contracts with USAID.
Aga Khan Development Network – contrary to what many people think, they don’t just hire Ismailis
American Institutes for Research
American International Health Alliance
Clinton Health Access Initiative
Creative Associates International
Development and Training Services
Fund for the Future of Our Children
GOAL is an international relief agency that works in places like Syria and Liberia.
International Medical Corps is a disaster response and development organization.
International Rescue Committee
Macfadden Associates places people with government agencies and runs some USAID-funded projects.
Management Sciences for Health
Management Systems International
Population Action International
Pyxera Global – Focuses on person to person diplomacy and international exchange. Often wants language skills from candidates.
University Research Corporation
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