Devex Talent Solutions

Executive Search

With our worldwide executive audience and insider knowledge of global development, no one is better positioned than Devex to connect your organization to top talent.

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Devex Talent Solutions

Executive Search

With our worldwide executive audience and insider knowledge of global development, no one is better positioned than Devex to connect your organization to top talent.

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Expert in-house search leaders

Our expert team of recruiters understands the nuance of global development. With two decades of experience working with leading aid agencies, development banks, NGO’s, social enterprises and private companies, we provide a search approach customized to the needs of development organizations of all sizes and in some of the most complex environments. 

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Organizations we've helped identify talent for

UN Office for Disaster Risk Resolution

"The Devex Talent Solutions team was commited to understanding the challenges of UNDRR's own hiring efforts and the nuances of our desired profile for this senior role…"

"We received quality candidates for our Chief of Resource Mobilization Section through Devex's search service, which had been recommended by colleagues from a fellow UN organization. The Devex Talent Solutions team was committed to understanding the challenges of UNDRR's own hiring efforts and the nuances of our desired profile for this senior role. They identified potential candidates and ensured those who expressed interest in UNDRR followed through with their applications, which involved answering their questions and follow-ups. The Devex team provided us with a highly professional, efficient and effective service, and were flexible and collaborative with us throughout the process."

UNOPS

"UNOPS has used Devex Candidate Sourcing for several senior positions - often in remote or challenging environments…"

"UNOPS has used Devex Candidate Sourcing for several senior positions - often in remote or challenging environments. The Devex team demonstrates honesty and professionalism delivering shortlists effectively and efficiently."

the YMCA

"I was well listened to and my aspirations for the position were well translated into a concrete profile of…"

"We reached out to Devex to assist with an executive search, we have now appointed this candidate, and I am satisfied with the outcomes. I was well listened to and my aspirations for the position were well translated into a concrete profile of a suitable candidates. All along I was consulted and informed about the process. The team have good listening skills and our lead recruiter was very thorough and responsive to my comments."

Caribbean Development Bank

"For the last five years, Devex has demonstrated an in-depth understanding of our needs and challenges…"

"Devex has successfully identified and connected the Caribbean Development Bank with highly qualified candidates from our member countries for over 25 of our mid- to senior-level operational roles. For the last five years, Devex has demonstrated an in-depth understanding of our needs and challenges and their expertise in the development sector has allowed us to trust, and continue to use their recruitment services."

World Relief

"The Devex Team was able to identify and vet highly qualified…"

"Recruitment proved especially difficult for World Relief during COVID-19. The Devex Team was able to identify and vet highly qualified, interested candidates that we would otherwise not have discovered."

Unicef

"Devex provided an efficient and effective sourcing service to shortlist seasoned candidates…"

"We recently partnered with Devex to help source candidates for specialized roles. These included two roles where we were looking to attract senior female candidates. Devex provided an efficient and effective sourcing service to shortlist seasoned candidates in the job areas we needed. We would highly recommend the sourcing service to other organizations that are seeking quality candidates for important, specialized roles."



"In the last three years, the Devex Talent Solutions team has assisted Digital Green with sourcing for a number of positions…"

"In the last three years, the Devex Talent Solutions team has assisted Digital Green with sourcing for a number of positions that were difficult to fill. So far, the team has been responsive and flexible in finding us excellent candidates for these positions. We highly recommend Devex for organizations in need of recruitment assistance."



"The kick-off calls and the collaborative nature of the service work brilliantly for us, and we find the layout of the candidate summaries extremely useful at…"

"It has been a pleasure working with the Devex Talent Solutions team over this last year. Tanager had 10 critical positions to fill for a specific project, and so far Devex has managed to place highly qualified candidates for at least 8 so far. The kick-off calls and the collaborative nature of the service work brilliantly for us, and we find the layout of the candidate summaries extremely useful at the end of the assignments. We greatly appreciated the team's flexibility throughout, particularly recently when we needed to recalibrate our search to fill a particular position, which proved more challenging than anticipated. They received our feedback openly and efficiently, and this was reflected in the quality of the candidates that were provided to us."

International Youth Foundation

"The tools they offered, […], made it much easier for us to fill this senior position remotely…"

"Devex found us an exceptional pool of highly qualified candidates in a difficult market. The tools they offered, such as the HireVue video platform, together with the team's strong process management skills made it much easier for us to fill this senior position remotely during the pandemic."

Asian Development Bank
Unicef
YMCA
UN Office for Disaster Risk Reduction
NORC at the University of Chicago
Asian Infraestructure Investment Bank
African Development Fund
World Food Programme
Digital Green

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Devex is the go-to resource for global development leaders. Whether it’s to read news and insights, attend high-level events, or stay on top of critical trends that inform their work, Devex is a trusted source for executives and seasoned professionals globally looking to be at the top of their game.

Devex leverages this unique position to identify and attract top candidates and guide you through the selection process. From developing job descriptions, to interviewing, candidate assessment, to negotiating a hire, our team is ready to help you every step of the way.

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Guiding you to your next hire

Our expert team understands the nuances of global development.

Two decades of experience

Two decades of experience

With two decades of experience working with leading aid agencies, development banks, NGO's, social enterprises and private companies, we provide a flexible search approach customized to the needs of your organization.

1 million+ development professionals

1 million+ development professionals

Combining research, strategic marketing, sourcing, and tapping into our global network of 1 million+ development professionals, we identify and deliver top candidates to you, and can help guide you through all the way through to hire.

We search worldwide

We search worldwide

Our global team works across all geographies to ensure you receive the best candidates keeping diversity and gender balance in mind. We have extensive experience in identifying senior executives in the most complex conditions around the world, including conflict and post-conflict areas.

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With our worldwide executive audience and insider knowledge of global development, no one is better positioned than Devex to connect your organization to top talent.

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