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From Switzerland to South Korea: Working at the Heart of Climate Action

Swiss national Tennessee Chappuis, Talent Acquisition and Onboarding Officer at GCF, tells us about his role and life in...

Jennifer

Hauser-Seiz

16 avril 2024

Further education international cooperation

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

In the ever-evolving world of international cooperation, further education is often cited as the key to becoming or...

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

The movement to shift power and decolonise the international cooperation sector has been recognised as an essential...

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

As an NGO working in international cooperation, you are responsible for protecting your staff, wherever they are based...

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

While it is possible to buy experiences abroad, the real opportunities that can launch or advance a career in...

Beat

Geiser

14 septembre 2023

Beyond 'localisation': embracing locally led practices

For almost 30 years, institutional discussions have emphasised local ownership, the active involvement and empowerment...

Quality check: Assessing volunteering opportunities

For the uninitiated, determining the integrity of an organisation offering volunteer opportunities can be challenging...

Beat

Geiser

6 août 2023

Collaboration and facilitation in international context

Development cooperation: working in complex systems

Social systems are highly complex; a development practitioner must acknowledge that personal contribution, though often...

Beat

Geiser

4 juillet 2023

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

While some people are happy to take a "time-out", others prefer to get a taste of the professional field of...

Beat

Geiser

20 juin 2023

Why you should be on UN rosters

If you aspire to work with the UN, being on a UN roster is an essential step towards achieving your goal. But wait –...

Seraina

Müller

13 juin 2023

Volunteering international cooperation humanitarian aid development aid

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

Terms such as 'voluntary work', 'benevolat', 'assignments' or 'volunteering' can conjure up certain images and ideas. In...

Beat

Geiser

4 mai 2023

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

"Now go change the world!" was the opening line of the design thinking workshop at Forum cinfo 2022. Easier said than...

Chloé

Favre

2 mai 2023

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

Julia Bosson and Vasco Ferreira da Costa both work as trainees at international cooperation organisations as...

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

As an experienced professional in today’s international cooperation world, you probably already have a wealth of...

Jérôme

Faivre

20 avril 2023

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

Anja Delaquis is a trainee with Helvetas in Nepal. In this interview, she shares her experience working in Nepal and how...

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

As a young professional entering the sector, you may think that expertise and technical skills are the most important...

Jérôme

Faivre

29 mars 2023

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

In international development, the process of handing over more decision-making power and resources to local actors is...

Jennifer

Hauser-Seiz

14 mars 2023

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

Matthias Hedinger, a Principal Investment Officer at the International Finance Corporation (IFC), tells us about his...

Seraina

Müller

22 février 2023

Accessing social security in an unpredictable global career situation

At the beginning of our international careers, we tend to disregard social security, but later wish we had addressed...

Networking: no need to panic

More than just a few of us are uncomfortable with networking. We want to connect with others, but for many this means...

Beat

Geiser

9 février 2023

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

People interested in international cooperation often wonder if it aligns with starting a family. At Forum cinfo 22...

Sina

Baranyai

24 janvier 2023

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

All who have considered applying to the UN have certainly heard about the fierce competition. We asked an expert to...

Seraina

Müller

9 janvier 2023

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

Adrian Mattmann (34) is a Digital Financial Services Specialist for the International Finance Corporation in Nairobi. We...

Seraina

Müller

28 décembre 2022

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

Many paths lead to the financial sector of multilateral cooperation – Senior Insurance Specialist Martin Buehler had...

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

Who would have thought that starting an international career is not much different from standing in front of a climbing...

Seraina

Müller

28 novembre 2022

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

The job sharing duo of Lisa and Tony is intergenerational, gender-mixed and complementary in terms of the experience...

Eight career anchors: which ones drive your career?

Dedication to a cause? Autonomy? Security? Faced with a career choice, what is your priority, and what would you never...

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

Working with a multilateral development bank, such as the World Bank (WB), can be highly attractive. But only some are...

"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

Luc Bitterli participated in the first cohort of the SDG Youth Programme. As an intern at Swisscontact, he gained work...

How to network successfully at career events

Networking is more than helpful - it is essential to a successful career. This is even more true in a sector like Swiss...

Jérôme

Faivre

6 octobre 2022

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From Switzerland to South Korea: Working at the Heart of Climate Action

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