Are you new to pursuing work on a USAID-funded project? Well, I’m sure you’re already familiar with the “1420 biodata form” for staffers. Oh, you’re not? That’s probably because it’s just one of the many bureaucratic hoops that organizations must jump through to receive funding. As a job candidate, you’ll have to jump through these hoops, too.
So in this edition of Career Hub, we’re breaking down everything about the roles that USAID contractors typically hire for. I’m also sharing insights from a social entrepreneur who pivoted from a traditional development career to launching her own purpose-driven venture. Plus, you can explore the latest job opportunities at the World Health Organization, Open Development LLC, and many more top organizations in the sector.
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USAID roles, explained
There are some roles that USAID considers key and critical to project success. Nonkey positions, despite the unflattering label, are still essential and make up the rest of a project’s staff, but many factors go into how these are filled.
In short, it can be confusing to know how to position yourself to get hired for a USAID-funded project. This is why we’ve explained the different roles that contractors usually hire for and how they compare with other positions in the sector.
Read: The roles that USAID contractors typically hire for
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#GlobalDevJobs Q&A: Advice from a social entrepreneur
After several years working in business development for Chemonics, Stacy Edgar pursued an urge to set up a business of her own. Here are a few ways that her development career helped her launch the medical benefits platform Venteur and how it has shaped her current work:
Inspiration through partnerships. The purpose-driven nature of Edgar’s development work exposed her to various ways of doing meaningful work. The entrepreneurs she met overseas inspired her by showing “how a business could change communities.”
Support networks. Edgar’s strong professional network proved useful when she decided to go out on her own. “If you can put your vision out there, and not be afraid to just try it, the right people tend to pop into your life at the right times,” she says.
Being a “systems thinker.” “That ‘systems thinking’ that you get from working in development — that does help with being able to handle some of the complexities that come up,” she says, referring to a collaborative, team-based approach to problem-solving.
Read more: Career advice from an insurtech startup founder
What we’re reading
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A fundamental shift in leadership. Influence is the new power, and managers may have a lot to learn from activists and thought leaders. [Fast Company]
The global impact of the Roe v. Wade decision. The U.S. ruling may fuel anti-abortion movements and complicate the politics of women’s rights around the world. [Devex]
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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.
