General Vacancies

Crown Agents - An international development company delivering capacity-building and institutional development consultancy services in public sector transformation. They work with the public and private sectors in more than 100 countries, as well as for international development agencies and institutions.
Currently, Crown Agents asks that you contact their personnel department for details of vacancies, but they also run a recruitment service for national and international jobs which you can sign up to on their website.

The Overseas Development Group - The Group manages both the UK-based and international project activities of the University of East
Anglia's School of Development Studies - one of the UK's leading teaching and research institutions in its field. There are some jobs available under the ‘Research’ section, however there are extremely interesting ‘Skills, Development & Training’ opportunities also on the website; please see the Internships section below for further details.

Deloitte - A leading international professional services company. There are undergraduate and graduate opportunities available; please see the Internships section below also.

The International Institute for Environment and Development - An independent, non-profit research institute working in the field of sustainable development. In alliance with others we seek to help shape a future that ends global poverty and delivers and sustains efficient and equitable management of the world's natural resources. Based in London, IIED currently has 63 staff from 16 countries and an annual budget of £7m. At the time of writing, there were only two vacancies available, but these are updated on a regular basis; keep an eye on www.iied.org/aboutiied/jobs.html for current availability.

AMEX International - A small, minority-owned business located in Washington, DC. AMEX has provided international consulting, shipping and procurement services to US government agencies, foreign governments, international institutions and private corporations worldwide for over 23 years. The job page is updated regularly and covers a wide variety of vacancies, not all of which are economics specific. All levels and experiences are considered, although this is of course job-specific.

Kaiser Associates Economic Development Programme - Kaiser Associates works with national and regional governments, development agencies and NGOs to ensure sustainable economic development by expanding trade and enhancing competitiveness. There are three capacities in which you can work for the company; as a consultant, a professional associate or as a partner organisation. To be considered for any post you need to submit an application to joinus@kaiseredp.com.

Moody’s Economy.com - An independent provider of economic, financial, country, and industry research. Entry level jobs are posted at the above link for those with graduate and post graduate qualifications in economics.

Post Graduate Specific Sites

Bannock Consulting - A small but rapidly developing consulting firm handling a wide range of financial and economic advisory services to governmental and private clients in developing and transitional countries in Central and Eastern Europe, Former Soviet Union and Africa. Their main career offerings are in public sector development, bank advisory and SME financial services. The work largely requires previous experience but again there are a wide range of vacancies regularly updates on the site.

Oxford Policy Management - OPM has an international reputation for independence, rigorous and informed analysis, and the ability to provide practical policy advice and implementation support to solve clients' problems. Jobs are posted when they are available under the ‘recruitment’ section of the site.

Emerging Market Economics Limited - EME brings together skills in development economics, business strategy and corporate social responsibility (reputational risk assurance) into one set of advisory services for public and private sector clients. Again, there are a variety of posts available, ranging
from consultancy to project work. The degree of experience required also varies, so it is worth checking the web-page regularly.

ODI: Overseas Development Institute - An independent research centre which annually offers 18-20 fellowships for economists or those studying related areas to work for two years in the public sectors of developing countries. Graduates have worked in Belize, Fiji, St. Vincent, Swaziland and Zanzibar under this scheme. The closing date is usually towards the end of December to mid January, see the website for more details.

Public Administration International - Provides advice and support to public
sector organisations and other bodies involved in the delivery of public services, and to facilitate the exchange of ideas and experiences. They specialise in management consultancy and development services
for organisations in and associated with the public sector worldwide. PIA offer advice to governments that are undergoing political, constitutional, economic and structural change and they quote ‘the promotion of good governance and best practice’ as their key objectives. There are no direct vacancies
posted on the website; if you are interested to work for PIA send your CV and a covering letter to pai@public-admin.co.uk.

DPK Consulting - DPK Consulting provides technical, management, and advisory services to help developing and transitioning societies navigate the challenges they face. They work around the world to help establish and strengthen productive relationships between state and society and develop sustainable government and justice systems that are responsive, transparent, accountable, fair, and efficient. Under the ‘opportunities’ section there three job categories listed. These are; Long Term International Positions, Short Term
International Positions and Home Office Positions. In general, these positions need previous working experience; the positions are very varied, ranging from  'Anti-Corruption Officers’ to ‘Auditors’ to ‘Democracy and Government’ experts.

Hub Consulting - Hub Consulting is an international development consultancy. It was formed in 1996. Its two main offices are Cyprus for contracts with EU countries and the EU itself, and US for other contracts outside the EU. There are a wide variety of posts on offer, but the majority require some five years of experience; although not largely specifically suited to a graduate or post-graduate, the jobs are an interesting point of reference and certainly offer something which an economist may wish to work towards.

IDB: Inter-American Development Bank - A long-standing initiative of the Latin American countries, the Inter-American Development Bank was established in 1959 as a development institution with novel mandates and tools. The Junior Professional programme is for Masters or equivalent degree holders who are fluent in Spanish or English. There are also internships on offer; please see the Internships section below.

Transtec International Project Management - A  leading European multidisciplinary consulting firm. It provides consultative and technical
assistance services to public institutions, private sector organisations and individual enterprises. You can post your CV on the Transtec website for consideration in numerous positions, or apply individually on their vacancies site. Most positions require a minimum of 5 years experience in development
but are worth checking regularly as the site is continually updated.

SNV - SNV is a Netherlands-based international development organisation which provides advisory services to a large number of local organisations in developing countries. Generally, SNV is looking to recruit senior staff with profound working experience, mainly in development. There are some openings for those with limited work experience but these are not abundant. Current vacancies are listed on the SNV website. Unfortunately there are no positions available for students or volunteers.

HTPSE - An international consultancy company which aims to develop solutions which incorporates international best practise with a sensitive understanding of local conditions. Jobs are advertised on their website and are divided into Consultant and Employment opportunities. Typically, Consultant positions require some previous work experience and are based in developing
countries. The majority of positions expect candidates to hold at least a Masters in a relevant field.

Genesis - Genesis offers an entry-level program for economists with a Masters Degree. They are keen to recruit African and non-African nationals to work based from their Head Offices in Johannesburg, South Africa. There is an application deadline which is usually in the January of the year that work will commence, but recruitment is annual. There are also internships available of up to one year, see the Internships and Placements section below.

Chemonics - Chemonics offers an entry level scheme for economists WITH US WORK PERMITS or PERMANENT RESIDENCE IN THE US. Recruitment is all year round and the scheme aims to train graduates to become versatile development professionals.

Frontier Economics - The link takes you straight to the graduate vacancy pages for Frontier Economics, an economic consultancy. Recruitment is typically between October and February but applications will be considered
throughout the year. Frontier employ an average of 10 postgraduates a year and look for a detailed and intuitive understanding of microeconomics to postgraduate level.

OECD: Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development - The OECD attaches considerable importance to the recruitment of the highest quality professionals and to increasing mobility between Directorates. The Young Professionals Programme is a 2-year programme with two assignments in different OECD activities. It is a highly competitive programme which attracts an average of more than 2000 applications for seven positions. These Young Professionals hold mostly a Master or PhD in Economics, with a specialisation in some OECD-relevant fields. In particular, they all have several years of professional experience and international exposure, speak fluent English and very good French. Visit the website for more details; the Young Professionals Programme starts recruiting during the last quarter of every year.

The World Bank - The World Bank offers a Young Professionals Programme is designed to attract outstanding young and motivated individuals from around the world, who have demonstrated a commitment to development, supported by academic success, professional achievement and potential for leadership. The Program recruits through a highly selective and competitive process and then facilitates their rapid integration into the World Bank's business and culture.

Internships and Placements (paid and unpaid)

The Overseas Development Group - There are some very interesting research opportunities available; these vary in the amount of experience that you need and largely require self-funding.

Genesis - Genesis offers internships to exceptional individuals who are entering or finishing their postgraduate study. Duration of the internships is variable but may last up to 12 months. Currently all internship and permanent opportunities are at our office in Johannesburg, South Africa. We offer South African based salaries which are in line with the local corporate environment, and afford a reasonable standard of living in Johannesburg

Inter-American Development Bank - Summer and Winter Internships are available to both graduates and undergraduates in a variety of fields. Requirements and duration vary according to the area that you are interested in, the only specific requirement is that you must speak fluent Spanish and English. There is some compensation given for the internships but again this varies between posts.

Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development - OECD periodically offers unpaid traineeships in areas related to the organisation’s work. Those
who are interested in applying for one of these should consult the vacancy notice of the website and apply from there.

Asia Development Bank - The purpose of ADB's Internship and Fellowship Programs are to offer the opportunity to work in a major international development organization based in Asia within a multicultural environment. Interns gain a deeper understanding of development finance and of the impact of ADB itself. They have the opportunity to learn from experienced professionals, interact with other interns and research fellows and present outputs in a public forum at ADB. ADB provides internship and research fellowship opportunities to qualified graduate students. To qualify as an intern you must be enrolled in a Master's or PhD-level program at a registered academic institution both prior to and after the internship, focusing your studies and research in a field directly related to ADB's diverse work (e.g., social infrastructure, agriculture and natural resources, energy, finance, industry, transport, communication, and economics) a national of one of ADB's member countries, possess an excellent command of English and be nominated and in some cases fully-funded by your academic institution. To qualify for a fellowship you must be a member of active staff or researcher at a registered academic institution, conducting research in a field directly related to ADB's diverse work (e.g., social infrastructure, agriculture and natural resources, energy, finance, industry, transport, communication, and economics), a national of one of ADB's member countries, possess an excellent command of English and be nominated and fully-funded by your academic institution or grant agency.