Working in global development can be exciting and rewarding. Those driven by social impact and purpose often dream of switching from their current career path to one in global development.
With the global development landscape continuing to evolve, more opportunities are emerging for professionals from a variety of backgrounds to leverage their skills and experience for a career in global development. But breaking into global development as a mid-career professional is no easy task, as many organizations in the sector still tend to value deep experience working on development programs with donors and in low- and middle-income countries.
To help those looking for a way to break into development, we’ve compiled this guide featuring seven key aspects of a successful transition into the sector, with insights curated from Devex’s extensive archive of career advice.
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