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Online Platforms and Resources for Job Search and Career Development:

Resources and Tools for International Development Professionals

 

????Devex (www.devex.com): A leading platform for international development job opportunities, news, and networking.

????ReliefWeb (reliefweb.int/jobs): Provides job listings and resources in the humanitarian and international development sectors.

????Idealist (www.idealist.org): Offers a wide range of job postings, internships, and volunteer opportunities in the nonprofit sector, including international development.

????LinkedIn (www.linkedin.com): Utilize LinkedIn to connect with professionals, join relevant groups, and explore job opportunities in the international development field.

????USAID Job Opportunities (www.usaid.gov/careers): USAID’s official website provides information on job openings and career paths within the agency.

????United Nations Careers (careers.un.org): The official job portal for career opportunities in various UN agencies and programs.

Professional Associations and Networks for International Development Professionals:

????Association for Women’s Rights in Development (AWID) (www.awid.org): A global feminist network advocating for gender equality and women’s rights in development.

????Engineers Without Borders (www.ewb-international.com): A network of engineering professionals focused on sustainable development projects around the world.

????Society for International Development (SID) (www.sidint.net): An international network of individuals and organizations working in the field of development.

????Global Impact Investing Network (GIIN) (thegiin.org): A network promoting impact investing and sustainable development.

????International Association of Professionals in Humanitarian Assistance and Protection (PHAP) (phap.org): A network for humanitarian professionals, providing resources and training opportunities.

Scholarships, Grants, and Fellowships for Further Education and Field Experiences:

????Fulbright Program (eca.state.gov/fulbright): Offers scholarships for graduate study, research, and teaching opportunities in various countries.

????Chevening Scholarships (www.chevening.org): UK government scholarships for international students to pursue postgraduate studies in the UK.

????The World Bank Scholarships Program (www.worldbank.org/en/programs/scholarships): Scholarships and fellowship programs for development-related studies.

????Rotary Peace Fellowships (www.rotary.org/en/our-programs/peace-fellowships): Fully-funded fellowships for individuals pursuing master’s degree programs related to peace and conflict resolution.

????Global Health Corps (ghcorps.org): Provides fellowships for young professionals to work on health equity issues globally.

????Atlas Corps Fellowship (www.atlascorps.org): Offers professional fellowships in the United States for emerging leaders from around the world.

I hope all these career tips, insights, resources, tools, and opportunities will set you up for success as you consider building a career in the International Development and Social Impact Sector/Field.

If you have any specific question, you can ask me in the chat room (we do have a chat room for village members to ask questions, share ideas, collaborate, and recommend resources).

Have a restful and joyful weekend.

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