Devex takes a look at some of the unusual, adventurous, and awe-inspiring global development jobs we came across last year — from artisanal chocolate in Côte d’Ivoire, to sea life conservation in South Africa, to sustainable tourism in the Andes.
While these jobs are not without their challenges, here are some of the fun, delicious, and innovative ways that entrepreneurs, researchers, and organizations are contributing to global development.
View the slideshare above and meet some of the global development professionals doing work that will make you say, “I want that job.”
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Emma Smith@emmasmith_bcn
For four years, Emma Smith covered careers and recruitment, among other topics, for Devex. She now freelances for Devex and has a special interest in mental health, immigration, and sexual and reproductive health. She holds a degree in journalism from Glasgow Caledonian University and a master’s in media and international conflict.
