SNV has International Development Jobs

I first learned about SNV decades ago in Ghana where they funded a small water/agriculture project for us in the North. At the time, I was one of two Field Officers with what is now CUSO International. Judging from the work they are reporting, SNV is still going strong!

SNV is a Netherlands global development partner, deeply rooted in the countries where we operate. Driven by a vision of a better world where all people live with dignity and have equitable opportunities to thrive sustainably, SNV strengthens capacities and catalyses partnerships that transform agri-food, energy, and water systems. We help strengthen institutions and effective governance, reduce gender inequalities and barriers to social inclusion, and enable adaptation and mitigation to the climate and biodiversity crises. With 60 years of experience and a team of approximately 1,600 people, we support our partners in more than 20 countries in Africa and Asia, tailoring our approaches to different contexts to achieve large-scale impact and create more equitable lives for all.

Our CARE principles—Committed to Impact, Adaptive to Context, Respecting Differences, and Expertise in Practice—are at the heart of who we are and the work we do. These principles are embedded in our vision, mission, and strategy, which serve as our compass guiding us towards 2030.

https://www.snv.org

Vacancies

We regularly post a wide range of job openings, from traineeships and consulting roles to managerial positions. These opportunities cover multiple fields, including procurement, finance, communications, IT, monitoring and compliance across all the countries where we operate.

https://www.snv.org/careers?page=1&order=desc

Good luck.

PS. Don’t forget to check out my memoir, Overseas Adventures…, available from this website or from AMAZON Canada.

Looking to do business with the ADB?

I copied the announcement below from the bottom of the weekly list of consulting assignments I receive from the ADB every Sunday. I suggest you visit the Business Center link first.

Check out our online one-stop shop Business Center and learn more about ADB’s Procurement. Service providers can bookmark ADB’s Institutional Procurement Notices.

Good luck with your search.

ILO SEEKS External Collaborator for Project in Uganda

Hello friends:

My former colleagues at the ILO have another wonderful opportunity to work with them. This time it is in Uganda. Sadly, in my career, I never made it to Uganda. The closest I got to was Malawi, but then I also worked in Nigeria and Ghana too and visited many more.

See their opportunity posting here. Just cut and paste the link to your browser.

📢 Call for External Collaborator | International Expert

The International Labour Organization (ILO) is seeking an International Expert to support Employment Services Delivery in Uganda.

The consultant will provide technical expertise for the design, preparation, facilitation and follow-up of an Employment Service Delivery Bootcamp in Uganda under the ILO PROSPECTS Programme. The assignment will help strengthen the operational effectiveness, coordination and adaptability of organizations delivering employment services to refugees and host communities.

🗓 Deadline: 22 June 2026, 12:00 GMT+2
🔗 Apply via UNGM: https://lnkd.in/e2hbP5_A

Please share with qualified experts in employment services, refugee livelihoods, labour market inclusion and capacity development.

#ILO #Uganda #EmploymentServices #Refugees #HostCommunities #PROSPECTS #DecentWork #Consultancy #UNJobs #DevelopmentJobs

ILO Seeks a Senior Consultant

Hello all:

A former colleague of mine in the ILO shared the attached request. Please read it carefully before applying. You still have a week before the deadline. (See corrected link information below.)

📢 Call for External Collaborator | Monitoring and Evaluation of National Skills Policies

The ILO Skills and Employability Branch (SKILLS) is seeking a highly specialised expert with more than 15 years of experience to develop a practical Guide and Toolkit on Monitoring and Evaluation of National Skills Policies.

The product will form part of the Global Skills Policy Guide — a flagship deliverable of the Strategic Skills Partnership Initiative (SSPI), funded by the German Federal Ministry of Education and Research and Family, Senior Citizens, Women and Youth (BMBFSFJ).

The consultant will be expected to develop:
👉 A concise M&E conceptual framework, including an illustrative theory of change
👉 A policy and system-level indicator framework covering six monitoring dimensions (access and equity; quality and relevance; labour market responsiveness; governance and coordination; financing; policy coherence)
👉 A suite of practical tools, grounded in five diverse country examples

The assignment is for 40 working days over approximately five months.

📅 Deadline to apply: 15 June 2026

➡️ Apply via UNGM or here: https://unjobs.org/vacancies/1779895933555

IOM Currently Has 184 Openings

I liaised with IOM officials in Bangladesh some years ago but they work in many countries. Indeed, they have operations in 171 countries through more than 550 field offices across six regions.

Have a look at their website to find out about who they are, what they do, their partners and other information.

International Organization for Migration | IOM, UN Migration

Many UN agencies have recently modified their e-recruitment systems and the IOM is one of these agencies. You can find out what vacancies are currently available at the link below. Before applying, you have to register in their system. Instructions on how to do so are provided.

https://www.iom.int/iom-career-gateways

A variety of vacancies are available including full-time staff as well consultants in everything from health to construction.

Think YOU can make a DIFFERENCE. Then check out the IOM.

Good luck.

The ILO is seeking an External Collaborator

Announcement from the ILO Evaluation Office seeking a professional evaluator for the independent evaluation of the UNV/ILO Partnership on the Measurement of Volunteer Work, with a deadline of 19 March 2026.

You can find the vacancy announcement below.

https://www.ungm.org/Public/Notice/293597

Let me apologize for sharing this announcement rather late. Note the closing date is 19 March 2026.

This announcement is personally interesting to me for several reasons. First, I know some of the very talented and committed people in the Evaluation Office at the ILO. Second, my TVET project in Malawi some years ago benefited from the skills and enthusiasm of national UN Volunteers who worked to support our communications efforts. I have and still do recommend volunteering as an option for many persons interested in international development who need somewhere to start. (See some of my previous posts on this blog about this volunteering.)

Note: To access this assignment you have to go through the United Nations Global Marketplace (UNGM) system and register. Registration is free and allows you access to the ILO procurement system. Instructions on how to do this are provided in English, French and Spanish at the above link.

GOOD LUCK >>>

WUSC is looking for consultants

https://wusc.bamboohr.com/careers/263

Establishment of a Pre-Qualified List (Roster) of International Consultants

Application Deadline: March 9th, 2026

Introduction and Background

World University Service of Canada (WUSC) is a Canadian non-profit organization working to create a better world for all young people. We bring together a diverse network of students, volunteers, schools, governments, and businesses who share this vision. Together, we develop solutions in education, economic opportunities, and empowerment to overcome inequality and exclusion for youth around the world, particularly young women and young refugees. WUSC currently operates in 28 countries across Africa, Asia, the Middle East, and Latin America and the Caribbean, as well as in Canada, with an annual budget of approximately CAD $65 million. Our global team includes over 350 staff, implementing a diverse portfolio of development projects in collaboration with numerous multilateral and bilateral donors, and philanthropic foundations.

To efficiently deliver on its growing project portfolio, organizational strategy, and business development initiatives, WUSC seeks to establish a Pre-Qualified List (Roster) of experienced consultants. This roster will serve as a readily available pool of technical specialists who can be rapidly mobilized to support WUSC’s operations globally on an as-needed basis.

Objective

The primary objective of this ToR is to solicit applications from highly qualified consultants to be included in WUSC’s Pre-Qualified Roster. Consultants selected for the Roster will enter into a framework agreement for the provision of specialized technical expertise and short-term support services across various thematic and operational areas.

If interested, check the details on type of consultants needed and the experience requirements on the webpage noted at the top of this post.

As a side note following my recent post about ‘volunteering’, WUSC is a well established Canadian volunteer recruiting and placement agency. They are clearly now adding another channel to their work – recruiting and placing both volunteers and consultants.

I wonder if other similar agencies will also look in this direction?

UNRWA is hiring

Good morning, all.

I noticed this post on LinkedIn and thought I would share it with colleagues. It is an extremely important and challenging role. Are you up for it? Have a look below.

UNRWA is recruiting!! Senior Consultant for Modernizing UNRWA’s Project Management System
https://lnkd.in/e8sxPESD
UNRWA is seeking an experienced senior professional to help shape the future of how we plan, manage, and monitor projects across the Agency.
This is a unique opportunity to lead a high-impact assignment focused on assessing our current project management systems, bench-marking best practices across the UN, and developing a strategic business case and roadmap for a modern, integrated digital solution that strengthens results-based management and decision-making.
We are looking for candidates with strong experience in project/programme management, business process analysis, and system implementation in large organizations, ideally within the UN or international development sector. Experience with ERP environments (especially SAP), results-based management, and digital transformation initiatives is highly desirable

I worked with UNRWA some years ago and enjoyed my time with them.

Good luck if you apply.

International Development Jobs at UNHCR

I never had the opportunity of working directly with the UNHCR but many of my assignments in challenging environments such as Gaza, Timor-Leste and Afghanistan certainly aligned with their work of assisting refugees. See their recent list of postings including the one highlighted here:

https://unhcr.wd3.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/External/details/Individual-Consultancy-on-Accelerating-the-Transition-of-Refugee-Education-Systems-into-National-Frameworks_JR2663101

The highlighted assignment “Individual Consultancy on Accelerating the Transition of Refugee Education Systems into National Frameworks” starts soon and will run periodically for the duration of 2026. The assignment is home- based but with three short country visits. The deadline for applications is January 29, 2026. If you are an educational planning expert this is your opportunity to make a significant difference in refugee education enhancement worldwide.

To find out more about the UNHCR, check their website.

UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency | UNHCR

Good luck.

Positions Available at UNHCR

I was exploring a position with the UNHCR, and the attached link popped up with more than 20 jobs… Check it out. But first some information about UNHCR from their website. (I haven’t worked for UNHCR but did for ILO, FAO, UNESCO, ITU, UNRWA)

UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, takes the lead in protecting people forced to flee wars and persecution around the world, providing life-saving aid including shelter, food and water to ensure their basic safety, rights and dignity. With 18,879 women and men working in 137 countries, we work tirelessly to make a difference in the lives of 89.3 million forcibly displaced people worldwide.
Our dedicated and professional staff work around the clock in roles including legal protection, community services, public affairs, health and more. Despite the challenges they can face, our staff are proud to work for UNHCR and determined to make a positive impact.

Why a career with UNHCR?

Our dedicated staff work to protect and assist people fleeing conflict and persecution at a time when global forced displacement is at a record high. Our colleagues bring a wide range of specialized skills, including expertise in legal protection, administration, community services, public affairs, health and other disciplines.

Here’s the link. Careers

Good luck.