Lottie Watters

Lottie Watters

Lottie Watters formerly covered career and hiring trends, tips, and insights. Lottie has a background in geography and journalism, taking a particular interest in grassroots international development projects. She has worked with organizations delivering clean water and sanitation projects globally.

Latest Articles

The NCD funding challenge

The NCD funding challenge

6 months ago // Accelerating Action: Produced in Partnership

Although noncommunicable diseases, or NCDs, are the world’s leading cause of death, they are largely preventable. However, current funding falls far short of what’s needed to tackle them.

Your guide to the UN job application process

Your guide to the UN job application process

Career

Follow a step-by-step breakdown of the U.N. online job application process with insights from U.N. recruitment staff on what to include, common mistakes, and tips for getting your application noticed.

Which project management training is right for you?

Which project management training is right for you?

almost 7 years ago // Career

With a wealth of project management certifications out there, it can be overwhelming to figure out which one is best for you. We break down the pros and cons of some of the most popular project management trainings for development professionals.

How project management training can give you a career boost

How project management training can give you a career boost

Focus on: Devpros 2030

Project management certifications provide the skills to manage people, resources, time, and budgets. Find out how project management training can help advance your career.

The 3 biggest UN job application mistakes

The 3 biggest UN job application mistakes

Career

Despite applicants being qualified for a role, some are automatically screened out because of these crucial mistakes.

Top employers in education: A primer

Top employers in education: A primer

almost 7 years ago // Top #globaldev organizations

We round up some of the top employers working toward universal access to quality education.

Job sharing: A better work-life balance while advancing your career

Job sharing: A better work-life balance while advancing your career

Career

Job sharing is a flexible arrangement where a full-time position is filled by two or more people working on a part-time basis. We explore the benefits and challenges of job sharing for both employers and employees.

Understanding your personality type to be a better leader

Understanding your personality type to be a better leader

almost 7 years ago // Career

Leadership coach Joanne Weston explains why understanding your personality type and those of the people you lead is key in bettering your leadership skills.

Webinar: New to global development? Here's how to write your CV

Webinar: New to global development? Here's how to write your CV

Career

Devex Executive Vice President Kate Warren offers her insights into global development recruitment and the essentials of a great CV.

Top employers in emergency response

Top employers in emergency response

Top #globaldev organizations

Emergency staff — deployed at a moment’s notice — assess, manage, and implement a response when disaster strikes. Here we round up some top organizations in the field.