Everything is stressful and bad and weird so here's another thread of tech jobs I've found where your work would make the world better (or at least hopefully not make it worse)
I've started posting these to my blog to make them easier to find https://jessica.tech/blog/jobslistfeb/ which contains some jobs that aren't listed in the thread (for length/spam reasons, there's a lot of jobs!)
[Global remote] Huridocs is an NGO that builds open source tooling, datasets and strategy for human rights groups around the world.
They are currently looking for:
- A contract project coordinator: 10 month contract, $3.5-5k/month, closing date Feb 6
- Backend developer $30-50k/year, closing date Feb 12
- Front end developer $30-50k/yeah, closing date Feb 12
https://huridocs.org/join-our-team/
[Global remote] Tattle are doing very cool things with multilingual speech projects, open source and building things like hate speech filters that improves people's ability to access the internet.
They're hiring a junior software engineer role, senior software eng and backend architect, all remote.
I love these projects and job descriptions. If you get a job here, tell me more about your work!
https://tattle.co.in/join-us/
[Nepal] Possible Health is a research nonprofit research non-profit focusing on tough challenges in community health, mental health, reproductive health, and intimate partner violence in Nepal.
- Data Manager ) with experience managing large and complex longitudinal database, including data collection, management, and advanced analysis using STATA
[Various locations] Dimagi is a social enterprise that creates software for frontline workers including data collection and case management.
They're hiring an associate solution architect (US) and analysts (Cape Town, New Delhi, Nigeria)
Organisation Bluesquare est une entreprise innovante qui se concentre sur la santé mondiale. L’objectif de Bluesquare est d’aider les ressources de la santé mondiale à se rendre là où cela compte le plus. Nous nous associons avec les Fonds de santé mondiale, les gouvernements nationaux, les acheteurs de services de santé, les ONG, et nous […]
PATH current employees - please log in and apply Here PATH is a global nonprofit dedicated to achieving health equity. With more than 40 years of experience forging multisector partnerships and with expertise in science, economics, technology, advocacy, and dozens of other specialties, PATH develops and scales up innovative solutions to the world’s most pressing heath challenges. About the Internship The South Asia Program is seeking an intern to support work in medical technology innovations, artificial intelligence, and digital health. The intern will assist the team in research, project coordination, and field-level learning to advance technology-enabled solutions for healthcare systems. Key Responsibilities Support desk research on emerging health technologies and global innovations relevant to South Asia. Assist in designing and supporting implementation activities for digital, AI, and MedTech solutions. Contribute to state-level, national, and regional demonstration projects by coordinating tasks and documentation. Support evidence gathering through field visits, interviews, and data collection to inform project planning and policy recommendations. Assist with progress tracking and communication with state teams through virtual platforms and structured follow-ups. Help prepare briefs, presentations, and recommendations for donors, innovators, government partners, and internal teams. Support assessment of health technologies and innovations as required under ongoing projects. Provide general programmatic and administrative support to the Digital, AI and MedTech vertical. Required Qualifications Graduate student or undergraduate in Engineering (Biomedical preferred), Life Sciences (Microbiology, Biotechnology), Public Health, or related fields. Strong interest in digital health, MedTech, AI, or health systems. Prior internship or experience in public health, research, healthcare, technology, or related domains is desirable (not mandatory). Good written and verbal communication skills. Ability to work collaboratively with diverse teams and stakeholders. Skills & Abilities Ability to work effectively in team-based and matrix structures. Openness to learning, problem-solving, and working with varied perspectives. Strong coordination, documentation, and analytical skills. Ability to engage professionally with partners, communities, and government stakeholders under supervision. Location: New Delhi (In-person) Internship Duration: 3 months We’re searching worldwide for experienced leaders and passionate emerging professionals in many disciplines—from science and engineering to accounting to information technology—who share our belief that better health moves humanity forward.
Build a better way to search: for users, for Europe, and for the planet. Ecosia is building a credible alternative to Big Tech search: a mission-driven product that supports climate action with every search. As our next Chief Technology Officer, you will help shape how millions of people experience search and browsing — at a moment when AI, assistants, and new interaction models are redefining user expectations. This is a backfill role in a product-led company with a clear mission, an established user base, and exciting technical and strategic challenges ahead. Your role: As CTO, you are a product-oriented technology leader: someone who thinks first in terms of user value and outcomes, and uses technology as the lever to deliver them. Your opportunity to make an impact: - Own Ecosia’s technology vision and execution, ensuring our platforms evolve quickly to changing needs. - Co-own product direction with Product and Design, ensuring technology supports efficient iteration and high-quality user experiences - Establish and enhance a capable engineering leadership team, guiding and supporting a group of engineering managers while promoting clarity, focus, and accountability - Translate product strategy into technical priorities, balancing speed, quality, cost, and long-term maintainability - Promote innovation in search and browsing, including AI-assisted experiences, GPT-based interfaces, and emerging paradigms - Make pragmatic technology decisions that respect Ecosia’s mission, financial constraints, and environmental impact - Advance European digital sovereignty, deepening our partnership with Qwant and contributing to a more independent search ecosystem with our joint-venture European Search Perspective (EUSP). Your areas of knowledge and expertise: - You gained experience as a CTO or senior technology leader in a product-led organization - Your capability to lead through leaders, to drive transformation, and deliver outcomes in complex situations is evident - You are tech curious and are comfortable challenging technical assumptions, asking the right questions, and staying close to key architectural decisions - You successfully drove the adoption of AI-assisted development practices within your organizations - You acknowledge diversity and understand the importance of creating an inclusive workplace - You have a bias towards action and pragmatism, both in your own work and in your enablement of others. The bigger picture: - You shape what millions of users experience every day, not just internal systems - You work at the intersection of product, technology, and purpose - You help define how AI and search can be done responsibly — outside Big Tech - You contribute to a European technology ecosystem with long-term societal relevance At Ecosia, we believe great products can drive real change. This role lets you prove it. Process: - Talent Partner call (⏱️ 45') - Leadership Interview (⏱️ 60') - Technical conversation (⏱️ 1h15') - Product call (⏱️ 60') WHY ECOSIA? What if your job made a real difference in the climate crisis? Join Ecosia and help plant millions of trees where people and ecosystems need them most. - We are a diverse team, committed to equality, equity, and inclusion, with members from various backgrounds: sexual orientations, genders, ages, races, ethnicities, nationalities, physical and mental disabilities, family structures, and religions. - We offer you the opportunity to balance work with other parts of your life: flexible working hours, 30 vacation days per year (based on a five-day workweek), designated Focus Times, and remote work options. (Note: Not applicable to freelance contracts; different labor laws may apply in other countries.) - Our green benefits program - including subsidized public transport cards and bike inspection services - supports your sustainable living choices in Berlin. (Availability may vary by location; not applicable to freelance contracts.) - We support your professional growth through learning times, hack days, online and physical libraries, and continuous feedback. (Not applicable to freelance contracts.) Q&A HOW MANY PEOPLE WORK AT ECOSIA? 106 (Jan 2026): our departments include Engineering (incl. Platform and QA), Product (incl. Design), Trees, Operations (incl. Marketing, B2B & BI), and People. WHERE IS ECOSIA BASED, AND WHAT KIND OF WORK SETUP DO WE HAVE? We are a remote-friendly company with one office in Berlin-Wedding. People come to the office or work from home per their wishes and/or circumstances. Some roles require presence in the office at least from time to time. Company language: English. The Talent Partner will tell you more.
[US:SF] - Omidyar Network works in the tech programs and policy space to improve how all of us interact with the technology in our lives.
They're hiring a Head of Communications to $270k, 2 days per week in office
https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/omidyarnetwork/jobs/7450399
[UK remote] 🦜RSPB is a nonprofit that does conservation and policy work supporting birds and wildlife.
They're hiring a Senior Software Dev. JD asks for experience with C# and web technologies, to £53k, apply by Feb 6.
What's the role about?This is an exciting opportunity to join a dynamic and innovative team supporting the full range of the RSPB’s developer work. You’ll use your technical expertise to help us deliver and evolve the capabilities of our public facing website and several other key systems, finding innovative solutions to meet the needs of conservation aims and our global supporter community. Working closely with the product team and subject matter experts across the RSPB, you will work in an Agile fashion to deliver value to conservation staff quickly and consistently. Depending on the nature of requirements you may be building new functionality into existing applications, or helping to define and deliver new solutions, using the best blend of technologies to ensure successful delivery. Working with colleagues across the organisation, you will support the full range of the RSPB’s work, varying from our management of over 220 nature reserves to our world-class scientific research, and delivery of landscape scale conservation, to name but a few. You will work alongside experienced developers within the Technical Engineering team and have the opportunity to grow your knowledge of front and back-end development, APIs, systems integration and working as part of a high performing Agile team.The ability to work independently, exercising sound technical judgement, mentoring other developers, and contributing to technical decisions in a flexible remote or hybrid setting is a must.Essential skills, knowledge and experienceExperience of working under Agile principles to develop complex applicationsStrong experience of C#/JavaScript/HTML/CSS to deliver intuitive, modern, user-friendly applicationsExperience of at least one of the following JavaScript frameworks: Angular, React or VueExperience in writing unit testsKnowledge of maintaining and managing APIsA keen interest in web technologies and keeping skills currentThe ability to communicate effectively with a range of technical and non-technical stakeholders, demonstrating initiative with a positive and proactive attitudeDesirable skills, knowledge and experience:Experience working with source code repositoriesExperience working with SCCS and TypeScriptExperience writing new APIsExperience working with cloud and CICD technologiesExperience of the Angular frameworkKnowledge/experience of SQLKnowledge/experience of conservation work and systemsKnowledge/experience working with CMS/DAMThis is a Permanent Full-Time role for 37.5 hours per week. For further information, please contact [email protected] are looking to conduct interviews for this position as soon as suitable candidates present themselves, so please do not delay in applying. We reserve the right to close once sufficient applications have been received.In order to apply you will be required to upload a CV and complete a short application form. In the cover letter section of the form please explain how you meet the above set criteria.We are committed to developing an inclusive and diverse RSPB, in which everyone feels supported, valued and able to be their full selves. To achieve our vision of creating a world richer in nature, we need more people, and more diverse people, on nature's side. People of colour and disabled people are currently under-represented across the environment, climate, sustainability, and conservation sector. If you identify as a person of colour and/or disabled, we are particularly interested in receiving your application. Contact us to discuss any additional support you may need to complete your application.The RSPB is an equal opportunities employer. This role is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.This role is not eligible for UK Visa Sponsorship - the successful applicant with need to have a pre-existing Right to Work in the UK in order to be offered an employment contract.Before applying for this role, we recommend reading through the candidate guidance notes attached to the top of this advert.
[Multiple locations]
@greenpeace is involved with environmental policy and campaigns work around the globe.
They're hiring a Senior Data Analyst who can be based in Brazil, Norway, Sweden, Denmark, Finland, China, Japan, Indonesia, Thailand, Malaysia, Philippines, Australia or the Netherlands.
https://workfor.international.greenpeace.org/o/gpi-senior-data-analyst-campaigns apply by Feb 20
[London] UNICEF does wide reaching work around physical security, vaccinations, food and water and more to try and keep more children around the world safe and healthy.
Senior Data Analyst apply by Feb 5, to £45k
https://www.unicef.org.uk/jobs/senior-data-analyst/
This is a great opportunity to join the UK Committee for UNICEF (UNICEF UK) as Senior Data Analyst. The purpose of this role is to help UNICEF UK’s understanding of the world in which we operate. Specifically, it will derive insight from UUK data sets and build data pipelines and data products to support better decision making. This role will champion an evidence-based decision-making culture and operate in a consultancy style approach. Skills Strong dashboarding and visualisation skills including Power BI. Cloud-based warehouse/data lake infrastructure and tools (AWS, Snowflake, etc.) Knowledge of SQL and Python or R Operational knowledge of dbt Cloud Knowledge of predictive models and data for decision making. Experience Experience with combining, transforming, analysing and presenting complex data sets into actionable insights History of introducing new analytical techniques into an organisation.
[Remote UK] Citizens Advice is a national charity aimed at making sure people have supported advice on housing, employment and almost anything else you could ask for.
They're hiring a remote-friendly Data Analyst role. Apply by Feb 8, to £33k, option to work from Cardiff, London, Birmingham and Leeds offices.
https://www.jobtrain.co.uk/citizensadvice/Job/JobDetail?JobId=2920
[Remote:MENA] Front Line Defenders is an international charity based in Ireland that works exclusively for the protection of human rights defenders at risk through protection grants, physical and digital protection training, lobbying, advocacy and campaigning
They're hiring a Digital Protection Coordinator to €66k, apply by Feb 27
https://www.frontlinedefenders.org/en/recruitment-volunteering
[Syria] International Rescue Committee works to support refugees and displaced persons around the world with direct interventions.
They're hiring an Information Management Officer to support the rollout of digital systems to support field workers
https://rescue.csod.com/ux/ats/careersite/1/home/requisition/59515?c=rescue
[India] Pratham Books is a nonprofit publisher that focuses on making sure children's books are available in the languages that children and their families speak at home.
They're hiring for several roles including a data engineer, manager for their digital ecosystem and a Kannada speaking graphic designer
https://prathambooks.org/careers/
I always welcome feedback on these and suggestions of orgs/jobs I should be including.
My next steps are going to be to work out a structured data approach to posting these to social + the blog to make things less manual.
Also to fix the damn preview card for my site 🫠
Jess Rose
GNUnicorn