MDB Jobs and Consultancies, checked weekly
Weekly staff positions and consultancy opportunities from MDBs, IFIs and UN agencies, with deadlines, locations and direct application links.
Track MDB opportunities without checking 30+ careers portals each week.
MDB Jobs is a weekly newsletter for professionals working in and around multilateral development banks, development finance, UN agencies, consulting, climate finance, infrastructure, economics, public policy and project delivery.
Every week, we review 30+ MDB careers websites and portals, then send the useful roles in a structured email with the details that matter: institution, role, location, deadline and application link.
What you get each week
Monday staff positions: International staff roles from MDBs and IFIs, grouped by category, with locations, deadlines and direct links.
Friday consultancy roundup: Consultancy opportunities from MDBs and UN agencies, grouped by sector, institution and deadline.
Wednesday guides: Practical guides on MDB recruitment, eligibility, YPP programmes, applications and interviews.
Paid archive access: Access to previous paid roundups and guides while subscribed or on trial.
Recent examples
Recent staff roundup: 213 opportunities from 33 MDBs and IFIs in the 1 June 2026 edition.
Recent consultancy roundup: 447 MDB and UN consultancy opportunities from 18 organisations in the 29 May 2026 edition.
The roundups are grouped by category, so you can scan quickly for the roles that match your background.
Who this is for
MDB Jobs is designed for people who want to track opportunities across more than one institution.
It is especially useful if you are:
Current MDB or IFI staff: Track mobility across institutions and regions.
Development consultants: Find short-term and long-term consultancy opportunities without checking every portal.
Development finance professionals: Monitor roles in investment, infrastructure, climate finance, economics and operations.
Public policy and international development professionals: Find roles across MDBs, IFIs and selected UN agencies.
YPP and early-career candidates: Follow recruitment windows, eligibility rules and application guidance.
Free vs paid
The paid subscription is for people who want the full weekly roundups and archive access.
Start with a sample
A good roundup should be easy to scan.
Each listing is structured around the practical details: institutions, roles, location deadlines and link:
Why this saves time
MDB careers information is scattered across many institutional portals. Roles close at different times, use different job categories and often appear in separate staff and consultancy systems.
MDB Jobs gives you one regular review process:
1. Read the Monday staff roundup.
2. Read the Friday consultancy roundup.
3. Open only the roles that match your profile.
4. Apply through the official institution website.
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Frequently asked questions
Does MDB Jobs place candidates into roles?
No. MDB Jobs is an independent information product. It helps you find and track opportunities, but applications are made through the official institution portals.
Which organisations are covered?
Over 30+ MDBs (plus UN consulting jobs). You can check out the full list here.
Are staff roles and consultancies both included?
Yes. Staff positions are usually sent on Mondays. Consultancy opportunities are usually sent on Fridays.
Do I need to check nationality requirements?
Yes. Some MDB roles have nationality restrictions. MDB Jobs links to nationality requirement guidance, but you should always check the official vacancy notice before applying.
What happens when I subscribe?
If you subscribe for free, you receive free posts and previews. If you start a paid trial or paid subscription, you unlock paid posts and the archive while your subscription is active.
Can I cancel?
Yes - absolutely! Subscription management is handled through Substack.
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