Independent consultants play a large role in assisting nongovernmental organizations, consulting firms and donor agencies in their activities. Most organizations do not have in-house the full range of technical and functional expertise they may need at any given time, and seek outside experts to help them develop proposals, monitor projects or advise and provide technical expertise to a new project.
For experienced global development professionals, striking out on your own can be a practical, and even lucrative, option if you’re seeking a flexible schedule or technical concentration.
If you’re considering leaving a steady paycheck for the life of a consultant, here are four tips both recruiters and seasoned consultants advise.