Vault Guide to International Development Careers
by Miller, ChristopherFormat: Paperback
Pub. Date: 2009-04-16
Publisher(s): Natl Book Network
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Summary
Careers in international development generally involve work in developing countries, the underlying goal being the improvement of living standards. Professional development practitioners include nongovernmental organizations, civil society organizations, private voluntary organizations and some private companies, and development projects may work with the public, civil or private sectors, using resources from developed countries to fund such projects. Due to increased funding in recent years, there has been tremendous growth in the number and kinds of organizations implementing projects-which means more available jobs.
Table of Contents
| Introduction | p. 1 |
| Key Terminology | p. 2 |
| The Scoop | p. 3 |
| Introducing the Industry | p. 5 |
| Background and History | p. 5 |
| Practice Areas | p. 7 |
| Size of the Industry | p. 10 |
| Organization and Evolution | p. 12 |
| Industry Trends and What They Mean to a Job Hunter | p. 15 |
| How It Works | p. 17 |
| Funding Organizations | p. 18 |
| Implementing Agencies | p. 21 |
| Projects | p. 22 |
| Types of Implementing Agencies | p. 25 |
| Nongovernmental Organizations (NGOs) | p. 27 |
| Intergovernmental Organizations (also known as multilateral organizations) | p. 29 |
| Other Kinds of Implementing Agencies | p. 32 |
| Is It for You? | p. 35 |
| Challenges and Rewards | p. 35 |
| Things to Think About | p. 36 |
| Important Aptitudes | p. 39 |
| How to Find Out | p. 41 |
| Getting Hired | p. 43 |
| Education and Experience | p. 45 |
| Education | p. 45 |
| Experience | p. 50 |
| Types of Employment and Job Search Strategies | p. 53 |
| Types of Employment | p. 53 |
| Preparing for the Search | p. 54 |
| Identifying Organizations That Match Your Interests | p. 55 |
| Getting to Know Your Shortlist | p. 57 |
| Networking | p. 58 |
| Applying | p. 61 |
| Sample Cover Letters | p. 63 |
| Sample Resume and CV | p. 67 |
| Interviewing | p. 69 |
| The Hiring Process | p. 73 |
| Who Gets Hired? | p. 73 |
| The Process | p. 74 |
| Negotiating | p. 75 |
| Organization-Specific Information | p. 76 |
| On The Job | p. 83 |
| Career Paths | p. 85 |
| Career Roles in Development | p. 85 |
| Administrative Roles | p. 86 |
| Technical Roles | p. 88 |
| Support Positions | p. 90 |
| Advancement | p. 92 |
| Career transitions | p. 92 |
| Days in the life | p. 95 |
| Culture, Compensation and Benefits | p. 99 |
| Intergovernmental and government organizations | p. 102 |
| NGOs | p. 107 |
| Appendix | p. 113 |
| Resources for Job Seekers | p. 115 |
| Job lists | p. 115 |
| Professional organizations and industry information | p. 117 |
| Employer Profiles | p. 119 |
| Intergovernmental Organizations | p. 119 |
| Volunteer Organizations | p. 122 |
| Other Organizations | p. 125 |
| About The Author | p. 127 |
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