Saturday 5 December 2015

New to international development - Where to look for job opportunities?

Books



Research/Think Tanks
Opportunities are for more seasoned development professionals with 5 years or so experience
CSR Networks
Opportunities are emerging - from communications to technical assistance on projects
Social Business
Opportunities are emerging - technical assistance, field work
Corporate Foundations
International Charities
  • International Red Cross
  • World Vision
  • Save the Children
  • Oxfam
Opportunities are communications, fundraising, project management, team coaching; may provide training to get you field-ready (smaller NGOs might be willing and able to send you directly to the field)

Development Consultancies
  • DAI
  • Adam Smith International
  • Cardno Emerging Markets
  • GIZ
  • ITAD
  • The Springfield Centre
Opportunities are in research, policy, monitoring and evaluation, project management; long term roles will get you field-ready on formal secondments or assignments, however, generally the roles are West-based

Practitioner Networks
Opportunities are for seasoned professionals with 5-8 years experience under their belt