This job is open applicants in Africa, Middle East and Europe.

Devex is looking for a reporter in Africa, the Middle East, or Europe who can help us cover development finance from an insider perspective. With traditional foreign assistance dwindling, development finance is one of the most consequential beats in the world today, and we need a reporter who can quickly develop sources and grow their expertise in this dynamic area.

You should understand that our coverage of the global development industry is about the people and organizations that shape the sector, and you should expect to develop sources across social enterprises, private sector investors, philanthropic foundations, implementing partners, international organizations, and government agencies.

This is a role for a shoe-leather reporter who will meet with sources, attend events, conduct interviews, and unearth the latest innovations and trends in development finance, from impact investing to blended finance to concessional lending.

What You’ll Do

You will report on the inside story of development finance — tracking the capital flowing through and transforming global development. You’ll get the scoop on international institutions, philanthropists, sovereign wealth funds, private investors, and others reshaping the traditional donor landscape.

In this high-octane role, you’ll be writing newsletters and exclusive stories from an insider’s perspective,

and you’ll share your journalism on podcasts and on the Devex stage.

Your first year will look a little bit like this…

In your first 90 days, you’ll get to know the leading MDBs, DFIs, investors, businesses, social enterprises, philanthropies, and governments shaping this space, while building a strong pipeline of inside sources across the sector. You’ll stay on top of breaking news, begin producing sharp analysis, and start developing the relationships needed to land exclusive reporting.

You’ll also build a strong understanding of your role within the wider Devex editorial team, working collaboratively with colleagues across beats — from impact investing to development finance to climate — as well as with production, events, and audience teams.

By the end of your first year, you’ll have established yourself as a trusted voice in the global development industry, with a robust network of sources. You’ll be delivering a steady stream of exclusive, agenda-setting stories and helping to shape Devex’s coverage of major industry trends and debates.

You’ll also work to help hit our KPIs, which include increasing the number of Pro paid subscribers and newsletter opens. You’ll be open to feedback during regular performance reviews. And your reporting will help grow Devex’s influence, readership, and subscriber base — while shaping conversations in the global finance community.

Required Qualifications

• At least several years of substantial experience as a reporter
• Source network that demonstrates you can build sources in this space
• Strong communication skills, including the ability to engage directly with readers
• Native command of English – both written and spoken
• Familiarity with development finance
• A bachelor’s degree

Nice-to-haves

Besides the basics, here’s what we’d love to see…

• Global development experience and expertise
• Experience working at a well-respected media organization
• Comfort moderating panels, hosting podcasts, or speaking publicly

About the Organization

Devex is the online platform for insider journalism on global development — independent, trusted, essential. Together, we’re building the world’s most influential community driving global progress.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability.

Salary range will be based on the candidate’s location and market rates to align with Devex’s global compensation philosophy. If selected for an interview, we can share the compensation range specific to your geographic area.