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The Ideal Development Engineer: A Character Sketch

By: Tarra Quismundo

An engineer needs more than technical know-how to be successful in the development sector. Seasoned development engineers and recruiters discuss additional career-making skills and character traits....

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War and Tourism: An Irish-Ethiopian Story

Can the tourism industry spur development as much as foreign assistance? Tony Hickey, an Irish entrepreneur based in Ethiopia, believes so.

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Organization Profile

Acted’s ‘Integrated’ Approach to Development

Flexibility, a long-term approach and a strategy to use and build local expertise are key to a nonprofit’s success in the international development sector, says Pascal Bernard, director of operations at the Agency for Technical Cooperation and Development.

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AfDB Young Professionals Program Seeks Applicants

Eyeing a career with the African Development Bank? The bank’s young professionals program might be the window you’re looking for. Applications are being accepted through March 15. Every year AfDB launches a search for ...

Resume And Application Advice

ADB Unveils New HR Strategy

On Tuesday (Feb. 2), the Asian Development Bank launched a new human resources plan dubbed Our People Strategy. Devex spoke with Alessandro Pio, one of its lead architects, about the bank’s new focus on key sectors and what it means for job applicants.
By Kristine Ballad on 02 February 2010
ADB to Hire Hundreds

The Asian Development may add up to 500 staff by 2012. Alessandro Pio, author of ADB’s newly released human resources strategy, reveals what expertise the bank is seeking.
By Kristine Ballad on 02 February 2010

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For Career Starters

Wheeler’s Advantage

Raised in Guatemala, Casey Wheeler has the bilingual English-Spanish fluency that made it easy for her to land a job. The daughter of Peace Corps volunteers reveals what it took to get from being a local hire to becoming a USAID rule of law program coordinator.
By Andrew Wainer on 04 February 2010
Humanitarian Relief for Career Starters

An internship, fellowship or volunteer opportunity can jump-start a career in humanitarian relief. Devex profiles three programs that can help aspiring relief workers gain valuable experience.
By Jemila Abdulai on 04 February 2010

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Career Transitions

Salaries for Development Engineers: A Primer

What can an engineer expect to earn as part of a development project? Pay depends on several factors, including experience and position level, location and overall funding.
By Tarra Quismundo on 10 February 2010
Obama Pushes More Hires at USAID, State Department

U.S. President Obama wants to hire 600 new staff at USAID and the Department of State in fiscal 2011. Here’s a close look at what positions would open up under the White House plan, which now awaits congressional approval.
By Josh Miller on 03 February 2010

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Education And Training

Top Engineering Schools: A Primer

Study programs for engineers have evolved with the changing needs of the developing world. Some of the world’s top universities now offer engineering courses that combine technical skills training and exposure to sustainable development issues.
By Tarra Quismundo on 04 February 2010
Top Global Health Schools: A Primer

Universities from Asia to the Americas are preparing students for careers in the booming global health field. We examine some of the top choices.
By Jody Nesbitt on 23 September 2009