International Development

Damn we need to revive this chat. Where is everyone?

Has anyone moved from a Big 4 consulting firm into a UN (or equivalent) position or a place like Dalberg? Curious how you made that happen and what the transition was like. I’m from Canada fyi.

Hi All. Please does anyone know anything about the EBRD’s recruitment process, how long it takes between stages and their compensation package at Principal level in the UK? Thank you

Hi All, My background is in social services, and I have spent more than 11 years traveling overseas teaching English as a Second language (ESL). However, now I am looking to transition into Social Imp… more

I’m a strategy consultant based in Armenia with 5+ years working on public sector reforms and economic policy with the World Bank, ADB, UNDP, EBRD, USAID.

Looking to break into remote/global roles (e.g. ServiceTit… more

Hi! I have over 9 years of experience in healthcare consulting and am looking to transition into social impact work. I’m currently based in South America but open to relocating for the right opportuni… more

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Hello, I am a certified Azure Administrator (AZ-104), MCSE, AWS, and CCNA (Basic Networking) professional with experience in Active Directory, server administration, and IT support. I am look… more

Hi everyone!
I’ve been job hunting for a year now & no luck. Countless interviews and 7x making it to final stage (insanely 4 interview stages) where I was so confident I’d get the offer only 2 b ghosted.
I’m exhaus… more

How much does it take to hear back from IFC? Applied for Operations Analyst role

Anyone knows what the work life balance at the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation is like?

Hello - does anyone have some time to give some advice or mentor me to getting a career in international development consulting? Would be grateful.

Hi everyone,
I’m an early career professional in the Sustainability space and wanted some advice on the World Bank’s YPP program, if anyone has any experience applying/ getting accepted. Any guidance on pre… more

Hello, I’m a Zambian-American with a BA in Economics & an MA in International Development. I’m currently looking for entry level research analyst/ assistant roles in Washington DC or NYC, but I’m … more

Americans who work in jobs based in/with regular travel to Mexico, what do you do? I am a Mexican-American consultant looking to switch into a job that allows for regular travel to Mexico.

Does anyone have a contact they could introduce me to at Unicef’s Education Cannot Wait? Thanks in advance!

TL;DR: My contract is up, what should I do next to accelerate my career?

I landed a job at an NGO as an Advisory Associate that lasted 7 months. I am fairly new in this field of work and I don't have a lot of… more

Any use for a security clearance in the ID/IR space? Been searching for positions requiring a TS SCI but it seems like most don’t

I am presenting my availability for new opportunities as I am thrilled to announce the completion of my online project management course given by Teamgantt, USA and Open University, UK using the DEXA platfo… more

I'm considering a job at the IAEA in Vienna but I just started another role that I also like. Couple questions came to mind:
1.) Does the IAEA allow candidates to defer a job offer, if so how long?

2.) Th… more

Looking for someone to refer me to Dalbergs analyst position in Europe! Currently working for an implementer with previous big4 intern experience!

Can someone be straightforward about job openings, career growth, impact, and compensation in this field?

Want to direct my career in international development but not sure I want to be in a field whe… more

For those of you currently in international development roles, how different do you find the culture is from regular corporate culture?

I'm curious to see if you find that you are more focused on the mission … more

Looking for any entry jobs in this area in Africa..Any recommendations on how to go about it

Hello, Please can anyone can refer me to a hr role at Amnesty International Canada? I am really good for it. Thanks in advance.

Any international development opportunities in Canada that anyone knows of or can recommend?

Has anyone here been interviewed for a UN PMO position? I was invited to do an assignment followed by a competency based interview. Looking for some advice/insights into what your experience was like.… more

Hi All,
I have been teaching English as a Second Language (ESL) since 2010, both overseas & from the US. Currently residing in the States, I am ready to return to international work. However, I'd like to … more

I am Qualified Mechanical Engineer with masters degree and having lack of experience. I am from Pakistan here job vacancies and the nature of hiring is too much corrupted that if you are even gold m… more

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Anyone working at the World Bank or IMF as a legal Counsel? If so, what does a typical day look like? How late do you work? Thanks!

Do employers care about Coursera certifications? Or am I just wasting my time?

Does anyone work or know anyone who works as a legal consultant (or similar) at the World Bank? Does anyone know what salary looks like in this context?

Does anyone have experience getting a job in a country office after working in HQ for an MDB?

Hello all! I need some advice.

I graduated with my Bachelor of Arts in December 2021. I majored in Global Studies with a minor in Political Science and I have an intermediate fluency in Japanese, thoug… more

Has anyone worked with Gates Foundation? What’s the culture and work/life balance like?

Admitted to Sloan and HKS MPA-ID. Considering dual vs just MPA-ID to work in ID post grad. Paying full price... Thoughts from anyone working in the sector? Have consulting background.

Any insights into the World Economic Forum career, wlb and exit opps? I’ve been approached for a lead role in their Center for new economy