International development is about improving the lives of the world’s poor. It’s also a global industry with needs in the areas of business, finance, accounting and management — and ample opportunity for job seekers with a business degree.
Donors, NGOs and consultancies are looking for staff who can help them save, track or raise money. Key is that your skills are transferable, whether they are in fundraising, proposal writing, project management or banking.
“We’re looking for people who can innovate but also use institutional knowledge to underpin what they do,” said Jeannie Crist, a recruiter with the International Finance Corp., a member of the World Bank Group that fosters sustainable economic growth in the developing world by boosting private sector investment.
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Ingrid Ahlgren
Ingrid is an independent writer and editor who has contributed to Devex and many other publications. She worked as a staff writer for Vault.com from 2007 to 2009, helping to write guidebooks, including the "Vault Guide to the Top Government and Nonprofit Employers." She was also a researcher for National Geographic Traveler magazine in Washington, D.C. Ingrid holds a master's in journalism from the University of Missouri. As the daughter of a U.S. diplomat, she grew up all over the world.
