Emma Smith

Emma Smith

For four years, Emma Smith covered careers and recruitment, among other topics, for Devex. She now freelances for Devex and has a special interest in mental health, immigration, and sexual and reproductive health. She holds a degree in journalism from Glasgow Caledonian University and a master’s in media and international conflict.

Latest Articles

How Africa’s development job market is changing in 2026

How Africa’s development job market is changing in 2026

1 day ago // Devex Career Event

Business models are shifting and there's demand for professionals with problem solving and donor skills. But it's a highly competitive job market and salaries are not what they used to be.

UN agencies embrace AI as budgets fall and staff demand rises

UN agencies embrace AI as budgets fall and staff demand rises

14 days ago // Artificial Intelligence

In the face of budget cuts and rising staff demand, United Nations agencies are ramping up efforts to leverage artificial intelligence.

Why Save the Children US prioritizes donor engagement skills in hiring

Why Save the Children US prioritizes donor engagement skills in hiring

15 days ago // Devex Career Events

As the organization rebuilds its fundraising teams, its looking for experts with transferable skills to engage new donors.

What would-be interns need to know about the World Bank’s new program

What would-be interns need to know about the World Bank’s new program

20 days ago // Devex Career Events

Talent experts from the World Bank Group join Devex to talk about the talent program, which is launching next week, and share exclusive tips on how to stand out as an applicant.

How to run a smarter job search in 2026

How to run a smarter job search in 2026

27 days ago // Devex Career Events

Career coaches Dan Freehling and Spencer Campbell provide job seekers with expert guidance on finding their place in a changing sector and pursuing a more strategic, data-driven job search.

Is MrBeast a force for good in development — or a big problem?

Is MrBeast a force for good in development — or a big problem?

about 2 months ago // Philanthropy

News of the strategic collaboration between MrBeast and The Rockefeller Foundation signals the young YouTuber’s growing influence in modern philanthropy. He has raised hundreds of millions for good causes. But his flashy methods remain controversial, and he risks skewing how a generation perceives aid.

How to navigate the global development job market in 2026

How to navigate the global development job market in 2026

about 2 months ago // Devex Career Events

During a recent digital event, leading recruitment and career experts discussed how the U.S. funding cuts continue to shape the global development job market and share insights into where demand for expertise is growing.

Post-USAID survey of consultants finds many questioning the path

Post-USAID survey of consultants finds many questioning the path

about 2 months ago // Career

When his expected work with USAID dried up, one independent consultant went looking for data.

How to use AI in your job search and what mistakes to avoid

How to use AI in your job search and what mistakes to avoid

3 months ago // Devex Career Events

Luan Prinsloo, global talent acquisition manager at World Vision, shares how development job seekers can use artificial intelligence to support their job search and how over-reliance on these tools can harm a candidate's chances.

How the development job market in Africa shifted in 2025

How the development job market in Africa shifted in 2025

3 months ago // Career

While there were significant development job cuts in Africa this year, professionals in the region could see opportunities in emerging hubs across the continent, particularly around AI and digital skills.