With a new year comes a renewed focus on the job hunt for many professionals, which inevitably involves reassessing one's CV.
In this edition of Career Hub, I’m pointing out a few myths you may have come to believe about what a “good” CV entails, and what to do instead, based on tips from development writing expert Kathryn Harper. Plus, the best new job opportunities from Devex’s job board, from leading organizations such as the United Nations Foundation, ICF, and many others.
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Top full-time staff jobs this week
1. Corporate Real Estate Services Senior Associate
Inter-American Development Bank
United States
2. Principal Environmental Planner and Project Manager — Mining Team
ICF
United States (remote)
3. HR Senior Officer
UNOPS
Denmark
4. Senior Associate, Communications and Digital Marketing
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United States
5. International Engagement Specialist
ICF
United States
6. Project Manager, Sustainable Supply Chains (Traceability)
Rainforest Alliance
Netherlands | United Kingdom | Kenya
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Myth-busters: Globaldev CV edition
“No one ever sat down in front of ‘War and Peace,’ and said, ‘I’m not going to read this. It’s too long.’ I mean, things will get read if they’re well-written.”
— Kathryn Harper, professional development CV writerOpinions vary on what makes a CV truly sing to recruiters. To help job seekers filter out the good advice from the bad, development CV writer Kathryn Harper points out what not to do.
Myth: CVs should be two pages at most. There isn’t one correct answer when it comes to CV length, but there is one guiding principle to follow. “Your professional story needs to be as long as it needs to be to tell it in a compelling way,” Harper says, adding, “that doesn’t mean you shouldn't be concise.”
Myth: Career breaks need to be masked. Harper doesn’t recommend omitting dates “of any kind,” because recruiters often see this as a red flag. It’s best to be honest about any periods where work was not possible for personal reasons, though you’re well within your rights to abstain from going into great detail.
Myth: CVs should model the job description. “The job description conveys tasks and activities. The CV communicates impacts and outcomes,” Harper says of how to best make your case as a candidate. The way to get this across is to quantify your experience as much as possible.
Read more: 3 development CV tips you may have heard, but shouldn’t act on (Career)
Watch: Writing a CV that supports your next career move (Career)
Top consulting and short-term jobs
1. Project Officer
Global Green Growth Institute
Kenya
2. Grants and Operations Manager
AVSI Foundation
Burundi
3. MCC Gambia Togo Local Expert
The Cloudburst Group
Gambia | Togo (remote)
4. Regional Planning and Budgeting Specialist
DT Global
Indonesia (remote)
5. Structured Finance Officer
FMO
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6. Environmental, Health & Safety Consultant
Environmental Resources Management
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Data download: Where to work in Haiti
Devex recently examined the top global development employers in Haiti, based on over 300 jobs posted over a 12-month period. Hiring activity was concentrated in Port-au-Prince, the country’s capital, with French-language skills usually listed as a requirement for most roles. Here are the three organizations that did the most recruiting.
1. International Organization for Migration
Haiti-based jobs posted over the past 12 months: 43
In Haiti, IOM combines humanitarian assistance for displaced populations with migration monitoring and institutional support to enhance longer-term capacity building at borders and in affected communities. Over the past 12 months, the organization has sought candidates in the country for roles in project management and operations, camp and shelter coordination, protection, and gender-based services.
🔎 View all current job postings from IOM on Devex.
2. FHI 360
Haiti-based jobs posted over the past 12 months: 39
FHI 360 works across more than 50 countries to advance health, education, and economic opportunity, using research-driven and innovative development approaches. Over the previous 12 months, FHI 360 listed several openings in Haiti for officers in maternal, newborn, and child health, or MNCH, as well as nutrition, HIV care, and finance and operations.
🔎 View all current job postings from FHI 360 on Devex.
3. World Food Programme
Haiti-based jobs posted over the past 12 months: 36
WFP provides lifesaving food assistance in crises while supporting recovery and long-term stability in communities affected by war, violence, and natural hazards.
🔎 View all current job postings from WFP on Devex.
Read more: The top global development employers in Haiti in 2025 (Career)
Download: Your ultimate guide to development’s top sectors in 2025 (Career)
Around the watercooler
News and views from around global development worth knowing about.
• Will the U.S. fund global education again? Advocates are cautiously optimistic that the U.S. government will restart funding for global education programs in 2026, but they advise patience.
• Islamic Relief Worldwide appoints new CEO. Iftikhar Shaheen is poised to inherit one of the world’s largest faith-based humanitarian organizations, and one that has expanded over the last year.
• A defense playbook for U.S. nonprofits. Devex asked those who have witnessed attacks on civil society in other countries for advice on how U.S. nonprofits can defend themselves. [Devex Pro]
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About the author
Justin Sablich
Justin is a contributing writer and editor who previously led Devex’s careers content strategy. Before joining Devex, Justin served as the managing editor of Springwise, covering sustainable and climate-tech innovation across all business sectors. He also spent over 13 years as an editor and writer for the New York Times, specializing in digital content production and strategy while producing written and multimedia content on a range of topics, including travel, sports, and technology.
