There are rarely well-defined procedures for a career in international cooperation. It is more like a winding path, where professionals encounter unexpected twists and turns that can be confusing, but usually also enriching. Which is why knowing how to orientate yourself is an art.
Drive your career choices by answering the following questions:
Organisations in international cooperation are on the lookout for new talent who bring them added value. To which work area(s) can you make a contribution?
Advocacy? Finance? Education? Environment? Health? etc. You can find all work areas on our job portal cinfoPoste.
Organisations contribute to different Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Therefore, choosing an employer and a job means prioritising some SDGs over others. As a job seeker, ask yourself: "Which SDGs am I interested in tackling?"
International cooperation is not just about NGOs! Where would you like to work?
Previously distinct, humanitarian aid, development cooperation and peace promotion are converging. Today, their boundaries are often unclear. Do you still have a favourite field?
Organisations use different modes of intervention, or a combination of them. Which mode(s) do you feel most comfortable with?
Not all professionals working in international cooperation are in direct contact with beneficiaries. At what altitude can you imagine your contribution? Rather at the micro- or macro-level (context building)?
