This week’s top roles in Nigeria, and more social impact opportunities

Hey job seekers,

This week, I’m highlighting opportunities based in Nigeria, inspired by our recent job board data analysis that reveals the multilateral organizations, INGOs, and top private sector companies hiring in the region. Keep reading to see these featured job opportunities and more leads from our massive global development job board for every skill level and sector.

I hope you find this week’s Devex Jobs Alert useful, and if you’d like to share feedback or have any questions, feel free to reach out to me here on LinkedIn.

Happy hunting!

Katrina Lane, interim Careers Editor, Devex

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In focus: Nigeria

We've analyzed over 1,880 job postings to determine the top private sector companies, multilateral organizations, and INGOs in Nigeria. Here are the top three INGOs:

1. Danish Refugee Council

DRC is the leading Danish NGO focused on the protection of displaced individuals and communities worldwide. Over the past 12 months, the organization posted 109 Nigeria-based jobs on Devex’s job board. 

2. International Institute of Tropical Agriculture

IITA is a research-for-development organization dedicated to improving agricultural practices and food security in Africa. Over the past 12 months, the organization posted 64 Nigeria-based jobs on Devex’s job board. 

3. FHI 360

FHI 360 is a global organization that provides development solutions to advance equity, health, and well-being. Over the past 12 months, the organization posted 46 Nigeria-based jobs on Devex’s job board. 

Find out who else made it to the list: The top global development employers hiring in Nigeria (Career)

🔎 Explore jobs at the top three U.N. and multilateral agencies: UNICEF | United Nations Development Programme | World Bank Group

🔎 Explore jobs at the top three private sector organizations: Management Sciences for Health | DAI | University Research Co., LLC

Current roles based in Nigeria available on Devex:

• Centre for Communication and Social Impact | Director of Strategy | 🇳🇬 | 💰
• Centre for Communication and Social Impact | Human Resources Director | 🇳🇬 | 💰
• DAI | LGA Manager | 🇳🇬
• ACDI/VOCA | GESI Lead | 🇳🇬
• ACDI/VOCA | Chief of Party | 🇳🇬
• UNICEF | Health Officer | 🇳🇬
• Mercy Corps | Program Performance and Quality Manager | 🇳🇬

🔍 View all roles based in Nigeria on Devex.

Entry-/mid-level positions 

• Creative Associates International | Human Resources Manager | 🇱🇦
• Tetra Tech | Assistant Project Manager | 🇺🇲 | 💻 | 💰
• Open Ownership | Organisational Admin Associate | 🇬🇧 | 💻 | 💰
• Adam Smith International | MEL Officer | 🇹🇭
• Mérieux Foundation USA | Partnership Manager | 🇺🇲 | 💻
• Innovations for Poverty Action  | Gender Research and Policy Advisor | 🇷🇼
• UNOPS | Programme Management Officer | 🇩🇪

🔍 View all entry-level roles | Mid-level roles.

Senior-level positions

• Maritime Humanitarian Aid Foundation | Associate Director, Humanitarian Affairs and Chief of Staff | 🇨🇭 | 💻
• Chemonics | Senior Resourcing Business Partner | 🇬🇧
• CARE USA | Consortium Director | 🇯🇴
• Centre for Communication and Social Impact | Human Resources Director | 🇳🇬 | 💰
• Creative Associates International | MEL Director | 🇹🇿

🔍 View all senior-level roles on Devex.

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• Innovation platform | Climate Innovation Lead | Carribean + Latin America | 💻 | 💰
• Nonprofit organization | Managing Director, Healthy Communities | 🇺🇲 | 💰
• U.N. agency | Chief, Strategic Operations and Planning | 🇺🇲 | 💰
• U.N. agency | Asia Pacific Health Security Consultant | 🌍 | 💻 | 💰
• International research organization | Junior Program Associate, Energy | 🇮🇳 | 💰

🔍 View all exclusive postings for Career Account members on Devex.

Consulting opportunities

Short-term contract

• Westminster Foundation for Democracy | Foresight Researcher | 🌍 | 💻 | 💰
• UNOPS | Senior Technical Advisor, Water, Environment and Climate Change | 🇰🇪
• LINC | IT Consultant | 🇺🇲
• Results for Development | Senior Advisor | 🇵🇭

Long-term consulting  

• USAID | Program Officer (Climate Adaptation, M&E Advisor) | 🇺🇲 | 💻
• International Center for Journalists, Inc | U.S. Government Grant Writer  |  🇺🇲 |  💻
• Adam Smith International | Road Engineer |  🇻🇺
• Development Professionals Inc. | Grants & Administrative Support |  🌍 | 💻

Internship opportunities

• Pan American Development Foundation | Peace, Justice and Security Program | 🇺🇲
• World Resources Institute | Food Loss | 🇮🇳 | 💻
• The Freedom Story | Communications | 🇹🇭
• Humanity & Inclusion | Legal Assistant | 🇫🇷

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Wise words for job seekers

“The modern career paradox” is a phenomenon driven by the transition from the industrial era to what is now referred to as the innovation or knowledge era, Freehling told us during a recent Devex career event on how to design the development career you want. 

This realization leads to two things: the need for adaptability and the growing importance of personal meaning, Freehling explained, emphasizing that while modern professionals understand the flexibility required — constantly pivoting, learning, and experimenting — what’s less obvious is the personal element.

In this new era, it's essential to honor individuality, purpose, and innovation. In other words, you want to be highly adaptable and highly purposeful, Freehling explained.

Read: 4 steps to designing the development career you want (Career)

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