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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...

self-reflection

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

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

22 Novembre 2023

We need to change

Beyond 'localisation': embracing locally led practices

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

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...

Design Thinking

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...

Power of attitude

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...

Meeting

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...

IFC Matthias Hedinger

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...

22 Febbraio 2023

Social security

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...

17 Febbraio 2023

Networking

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...

9 Febbraio 2023

Victoria Martinez

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...

24 Gennaio 2023

UN Blog Cover

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...

IFC Adrian Mattmann

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...

28 Dicembre 2022

Martin Bühler IFC

"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...

5 Dicembre 2022

End poverty

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...

31 Ottobre 2022

How to network

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...

Switzerland and United Nations

Switzerland at the UN by the Swiss of the UN

Switzerland became a member state of the United Nations on 10 September 2002. Twenty years later, the presence of Swiss...

6 Settembre 2022

Employee cheating on employer

Are you "cheating on your employer" by attending a career event?

As a professional, you may wonder whether it’s an act of disloyalty to your employer if you attend a career event such...

Silvia Danailov

"Sometimes you must compromise if you want a family – but I stress compromise, not sacrifice"

This is the third of three blogs exploring the challenges and opportunities associated with raising a family whilst...

David Mueller

"Being Swiss, we tend to be a bit reserved. Get out of your comfort zone, don’t be afraid to network and make yourself seen!"

David Müller, working for UNDP with SDG investing, talks about his fascination with Africa, maintaining a good work-life...

Working with disabilities, United Nations

"Talent has no boundaries" – The UN is seeking to recruit persons with disabilities

Are you a professional living with disabilities and interested in working for the United Nations? We encourage you to...

Saran Thierwächter

An insight into the financial dynamics of WHO with Saran Thierwächter

Saran Thierwächter is a Finance Officer at the World Health Organisation (WHO). At the end of last year, he discussed...

James' Jam

"It's amazing how quickly one adapts to life in a new country": The spouse's view

During the Forum cinfo 2021 we held a session to discuss the challenges and opportunities associated with raising a...

Application cover letter

Are you "extremely motivated"?

Applicants often have difficulty with their cover letters and commonly resort to using empty phrases. Many seem to...

Rebecca Langer

Learning to take care of yourself before taking care of others

Since finishing nursing school, Rebecca had the idea of being a humanitarian health worker. She joined us for a virtual...

Positioning your career

Positioning your career in a post-pandemic world

Michael Emery, HR Director of IOM-UN Migration, engages in a tough talk with journalist Nicoletta Cimmino on (post-...

28 Febbraio 2022

UNICEF Afghanistan

"Working in a fragile and complex context takes a bit of humility"

Farook Doomun, Deputy Representative for Operations at UNICEF talks about his experience in fragile humanitarian...

21 Febbraio 2022

Matteo Marti

An international childhood? It was a great start in life!

During the Forum cinfo 2021, we held a session to discuss the challenges and opportunities associated with raising a...

24 Gennaio 2022

Karin Hofmann, in the field

"It’s a life of extremes – on the one hand, the most rewarding work there is, on the other, the most draining and demanding"

Karin Hofmann had worked several years in conflict zones with the ICRC. She talks about her most challenging experiences...

14 Gennaio 2022

Eva Tschannen, ResponsAbility

"Impact investing is critical for providing investments where capital is scarce and for building capacities locally"

Eva Tschannen is Head of Technical Assistance at the impact investment firm, responsAbility. She talks about sustainable...

11 Gennaio 2022