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Is Further Education Right for You? Ask Yourself These Questions First

Localisation: No 'World Work' without 'Inner Work'

Duty of Care for NGOs in international cooperation: what it is and how it can be improved

Travelling with some "do-gooding" on the side - reflections on voluntourism

Beyond 'localisation': embracing locally led practices

Quality check: Assessing volunteering opportunities

Development cooperation: working in complex systems

Voluntary work, charity work or volunteering – do they bring career benefits?

Why you should be on UN rosters

Voluntary work, charity work, volunteering – what is what?

Design thinking: an innovative tool in the problem-solving toolbox of international cooperation

From Chad and Colombia, two participants tell all about the SDG Youth Programme – the perfect way to start working in international cooperation

The power of attitude: preparing for the future of international cooperation

“Understanding the realities of the communities with which your organisation works is essential” 

The power of attitude: developing social and personal skills for a career in international cooperation

Localisation - can you still contribute as a professional from the Global North?

The difference between private banking and multilateral finance: insights from Matthias Hedinger

Accessing social security in an unpredictable global career situation

Networking: no need to panic

Professionals in international cooperation – finding the right balance as a family

On the importance of keywords in UN applications, and more tips on how to get hired by the UN

What does a working day at the International Finance Corporation (IFC) in Nairobi look like? A Digital Financial Services Specialist gives us an overview

"The International Finance Corporation needs innovative minds and fresh people to challenge us"

How competitive is entry into international cooperation, and how does that compare to climbing?

1+1 = 3 | How job sharing creates value for an organisation

Eight career anchors: which ones drive your career?

Working at the World Bank through the eyes of Senior HR Specialist Mary Amanda Reinauer

"How do I want to live my life within the system? What is my role?" Looking back on a year full of highlights and challenges for an SDG Youth Programme trainee

How to network successfully at career events

Médecins sans Frontières: "How we pioneered job sharing in our field programmes"