A greater focus on hiring local talent, a continued appreciation for higher education and a call for French-speaking professionals in West Africa. Already these trends have informed organizations’ hiring abilities and patterns in global development. But are these perceptions and assessments valid for the coming year too?
In its benchmark “Career Trends in 2015” survey, Devex sought the opinions of recruiters from development consulting firms, international NGOs, international organizations and local NGOs. Consulting firms made up nearly half of respondents, followed by iNGOs, international organizations — including United Nations agencies — and local NGOs. Respondents’ organizations were based in more than 25 different countries, from Colombia to Germany, though the majority are headquartered in the United States.
After examining more than 100 responses, here are a few important 2015 career trend findings, along with thoughts from several respondents.