International Development careers

International Development Jobs

International development organizations hire professionals in programs, grants, monitoring and evaluation, partnerships, operations, finance, research and humanitarian response.

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Career overview

Advance locally informed work across borders

International development jobs appear across nonprofits, foundations, schools, universities, healthcare organizations, associations and other public-benefit institutions. Titles and responsibilities differ by organization size and structure, so candidates should compare the actual scope rather than relying on title alone.

Role 01

International Program Manager

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Role 02

Country Program Officer

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Role 03

Global Partnerships Director

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Role 04

Humanitarian Program Specialist

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Role 05

Grants and Contracts Manager

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Capabilities employers value

Prepare for the work behind the title

Strong applicants connect relevant experience to the organization’s mission and operating environment. Applications should show sound judgment, dependable execution, clear communication and evidence of results.

  • cross-cultural collaboration
  • program and grant management
  • local partnership
  • risk and compliance
  • monitoring and learning

Requirements vary. Review education, travel, technology, schedule and location expectations before applying, and do not assume that similar titles carry identical responsibilities.

Build a focused search

Search the primary title first, then explore adjacent titles one at a time. Compare compensation, authority, team structure, workplace expectations and the organization’s stated priorities.

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For employers

Reach professionals who understand mission-driven work

A useful posting explains why the role exists and what success looks like. Include compensation, location or remote eligibility, reporting relationships, supervisory responsibility, essential duties and the first-year priorities.

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Help qualified candidates decide

Distinguish required qualifications from preferences. Name the systems, audiences, portfolios or programs the employee will support, and explain how this position contributes to the mission.

Current opportunities

International Development Jobs on Foundation List

Results use a focused title search. Employers may use related titles, so broaden your search carefully when the exact listing set is limited.

Questions and answers

Frequently asked questions about international development

What do professionals in international development do?

Responsibilities vary by organization, but the work commonly includes cross-cultural collaboration, program and grant management, local partnership and collaboration with colleagues, leaders and external partners.

How can I find international development jobs?

Search Foundation List using the exact role title, adjacent titles and relevant mission terms. Read the complete posting because scope and seniority can differ across organizations.

How should employers recruit for international development roles?

Describe the responsibilities, decision authority, reporting relationship, compensation, workplace expectations and the outcomes the new employee will be expected to support.

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