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The United Nations is going through a bit of an upheaval right now, especially when it comes to its funding sources. The largest development organization in the world depends entirely on membership fees and voluntary contributions for its budget, so actions such as the United States officially exiting the World Health Organization with a $260 million unpaid debt are having serious knock-on effects on recruiting. Already, the UN has proposed a $577 million reduction to its b

After what we all went through in 2020 when the novel Coronavirus struck the global health system, it’s easy to understand how medical and public health international jobs have taken on greater prominence when it comes to international development. In addition to preparing for pandemics, global health professionals are at the forefront of dealing with issues such as disease outbreaks related to climate change, population displacement, and wide-scale health inequities. Althoug

Working in the humanitarian assistance sector is one of the highest callings anyone can follow. Every single day, relief workers spring into action to help people going through the worst days of their lives, all while operating in areas beset by civil instability, natural disasters, or wars. What separates humanitarian aid jobs from adjacent fields such as diplomacy and international development is that aid workers are where the rubber meets the road, i.e directly interactin

A career in international development where you are making the most of your skills to achieve a positive change can be very fulfilling on a personal level. But when it comes to salaries, compensation can range from very lucrative for some positions in the private sector to more meager rewards when employed by smaller NGOs. However, the combination of tangible and intangible benefits can often be enough to sustain a lifelong career. International development jobs are funded b

In this modern world, where labor is highly mobile and can work from just about anywhere on the globe, Employer of Record (EoR) services have become a valuable service. EoR services allow organizations to hire people who reside in countries where they do not have a local legal entity. An EoR provider provides everything you need to legally hire these workers, including signing contracts, handling international payroll, complying with tax regulations, and adhering to all oth

When it comes to international development jobs, we often think of frontline workers in the field delivering emergency assistance or working with stakeholders, directly from local offices. But thanks to ever-growing digital connectivity around the world, it has now become possible to make a positive change to communities in need remotely, providing virtual consulting from any location around the globe. Often nicknamed “virtual humanitarians,” the contributions of people who

Non-profit organizations (NGOs) and charities assist tens of millions of people around the world with lifesaving food, medicine, education, and other necessary services that for-profit companies or governments are unable or unwilling to provide. Many people feel drawn to serve their communities by working for NGOs, but there are some key differences between the way that they recruit employees, including sometimes severe budget constraints as well as a deeper need for all staf

In recent decades, the term “WASH jobs” has become a popular shorthand for careers in the Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene sectors, a key pillar of international development. Since the 19th century, there is a clear understanding that access to clean water and modern sanitation are crucial elements in improving public health. Later, these were recognized as a driver for ripple-on effects such as enhanced economic productivity and increased social equity. Beyond the core mission