On a global development job board, posts for consulting roles decreased by almost 25% in the first quarter of 2025, as compared to the same period in 2024.
Date: 6/25
Region: Global
Country: Global
Topic: Economy & Livelihoods
Policy Lens: Economic & Trade Interests
Entry Type: Secondary Effect
Additional Context: At least in part because of U.S. aid funding freezes and terminations, according to Devex job board data, consulting opportunities dropped by nearly 25% between late January and late May 2025 compared to the same period in 2024. The decrease has been especially steep for long-term contracts, which fell by 32%, while short-term roles declined by 19%.
Source: Devex