Discover what sets us apart
We are a globally operating HR consultancy focusing exclusively on the international development and humanitarian sectors. We offer the following services: Recruitment, Screening, HR Consultancy, Payroll & EOR, and Recruitment Software.


We are your HR Business Partners for Global Impact
Our core focus is HR services for the international development and humanitarian aid sectors. Our HR and recruitment consultants have completed over 6,000 assignments in the areas of food security and agriculture, health, water sanitation and hygiene (WASH), education, climate change and environmental sustainability, capacity building, economic development and poverty reduction, humanitarian aid and emergency relief, good governance and democracy, private sector development, and trade-supporting projects worldwide. Chances are we are deeply rooted in your area of expertise as well.

A single solution to all your needs

Tailored Recruitment Solutions
For each assignment we undertake, we carefully assemble a team of specialists that meet the exact specifications set out by our clients. Where possible, we combine technical skills with local experience, as the local context is crucial for talent acquisition and human resources development.

Global Expertise
We pride ourselves on undertaking assignments in virtually all countries and major donor languages. Our work has covered full-time, project, and consultant positions (short and long-term). It has also involved many fields of activity, ranging from healthcare and agriculture to trade negotiations and emergency response.

Innovative Recruitment Solutions
DevelopmentPeople’s Recruitment Software Solutions are AI-powered and ensure smooth and efficient real-time monitoring of your project’s progress and reports that are ready in seconds. For more information, visit Bidnexus. We furthermore host the world’s premier job board and tender database for the development sector. For more information, visit Developmentaid.org.

Executive Search
Our consultants work to identify and appoint passionate, innovative, and talented leaders to your organization. DevelopmentPeople has many years of experience matching senior leadership positions to organizations in the development aid sector. We care deeply about your goals and work tirelessly to find the right candidate to fulfill your organization’s vision.

Comprehensive Screening
Throughout the years, we have conducted any type of screening imaginable. This experience ensures that each individual hired aligns with your organization in meeting the technical requirements and ethical standards that are sought.

End-to-End HR Support
From building up an organizational structure, developing job descriptions, developing an HR manual and policies, recruiting, hiring, and onboarding new personnel to training and development, payrolling, and EOR, DevelopmentPeople will take care of it so that you can focus on achieving your organization's objectives.