Those who are driven by social impact and purpose often look at the work being done in the global development sector and dream of being able to make the switch from their current career path to one in global development.
The good news is that to make this transition, you don’t have to start from scratch. From engineers and finance specialists to educators and tech experts, there are plenty of opportunities for professionals with a variety of backgrounds to find their fit in a development landscape that is broad and constantly evolving.
“Development is not just the United Nations or implementing agencies. It can also be universities, it can be think tanks, it can be advocacy agencies. So I would think about [all] the different kinds of employers,” said Caroline Korda Poole, a certified career coach and founder of Centered Career, during a recent Devex digital event.
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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.
