For many global development professionals, the flexibility and diversity of an independent consulting career is very appealing. The project-based nature of development work also offers many opportunities for professionals to collaborate with organizations seeking specific technical expertise at home and abroad. However, establishing yourself as an independent consultant and maintaining clients is not without its challenges.
In this exclusive Devex webinar we hear from four seasoned consultants who have extensive experience working on a range of clients on different development issues. Jill Gay, Marjorie Macieira, Dina Towbin and Jessica Broome, from the Independent Consultants Working for a Better World membership group, share their advice on succeeding in this line of work.
Based on their personal and professional experience, our four speakers describe what the life of a consultant looks like, and talk us through the process of setting up as an independent consultant.