Throughout February, escalating tensions between Russia and Ukraine led to an understandable dip in globaldev job opportunities in the region. But in recent weeks, we’ve seen an uptick in activity on our job board for positions that can help those affected by the invasion.
In this edition of Career Hub, learn what roles are currently in demand in our sector’s widespread response to the conflict. I’m also sharing career advice from an emergency responder who is now involved in Ukrainian aid efforts. Plus, explore job opportunities at WaterAid, CARE USA, and more.
Top jobs this week
Regional Advocacy Manager
WaterAid
South Africa
Bid Protest Senior Analyst
United Nations Office for Project Services
Denmark
Senior Advisor, Strategy Partnerships And Engagement
CARE USA
United States
Coordinator, Disaster Risk Reduction
Canadian Red Cross Society
Canada
Update: Who’s hiring to help Ukraine
We’re continuing to track the groups that are actively hiring in response to the Russian invasion of Ukraine and some of the roles that need to be filled.
Global Communities. This NGO has an established presence in over 35 countries and has worked in Ukraine over the past six years. “Global Communities is focused on meeting the urgent needs of Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) in the western part of the country,” it said in a statement.
• Short-term contract — partnerships manager in Ukraine.
• Short-term contract — operations and logistics manager in Ukraine.
INTERSOS. With expertise in aiding victims of armed conflicts, this NGO currently has an emergency team in Lviv, Ukraine, and is working along the country’s borders in Poland and Moldova. “There is a lack of medical doctors, drugs and medical equipment. This is where we want to focus our intervention on,” said Marcelo Garcia Dalla Costa, the head of INTERSOS’ emergency unit, in a statement.
• Short-term contract — head of mission in Lviv, Ukraine.
• Short-term contract — emergency medical coordinator in Ukraine.
More new roles: The globaldev organizations hiring in response to Ukraine crisis
A day in the life: An emergency responder
“The more obstacles you face early on in your career, the better suited you are for the future. Your best education is experience.”
— James McDowell, global emergency response team head, MedairFrom Medair’s headquarters in Switzerland, James McDowell, the head of the organization’s global emergency response team, supports colleagues all over the world who are responding to natural disasters, displacement crises, or disease outbreaks.
He now finds himself focused on leading Medair’s response to the Ukraine crisis. The group has established field operations in six Ukrainian cities and has a team working near a border crossing in Poland.
McDowell spoke to Devex last year about the challenges of his job and the personal qualities that are needed for emergency response work.
Read: Career advice from a Medair emergency responder
Members-only jobs this week
Director of Programs
Human service organization
United States
Project Manager
International financial institution
Gambia
Individual Consultant: Health Innovation
United Nations agency
Philippines
Talent Acquisition Associate
Multilateral development bank
United Kingdom
Ask an expert
You have questions, Career Hub has answers, thanks to Devex’s network of expert job coaches and other experts. This Q&A has been edited for length and clarity.
Regarding CV formatting, what font should be used and what font size is preferable?
Personally, I have a preference for the sans-serif fonts, because these are generally easier on the eyes. I'm not a fan of fonts like Times New Roman, because I find them harder to read through. Calibri is a fine choice, and Tahoma and Garamond are also good options.
In terms of size, I think 11 is fine, as long as there's sufficient space. I think the most important thing is that you leave enough space for the dates of employment, so the reader is able to see right away where this kind of key information is. This also allows for another formatting choice that I like, which is to place the location next to the organization, which makes things clear and clean for the recruiter.
Watch: CV advice from a recruitment expert
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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.
