Friday, February 11, 2022
10:00 AM - 6:00 PM (Eastern Standard Time)
Welcome
Before you get started with your day, we encourage you to watch the short welcome video about the Career Fair. The links to the panel discussions and networking happy hour will be emailed to all registered attendees in advance of the event and posted on the Brazen platform during the Career Fair. All sponsors, exhibitors, and attendees must use the Brazen platform to access the virtual exhibit hall. If you have any issues or questions during the Career Fair, email us or visit the SID-Washington booth.
Before you get started with your day, we encourage you to watch the short welcome video about the Career Fair. The links to the panel discussions and networking happy hour will be emailed to all registered attendees in advance of the event and posted on the Brazen platform during the Career Fair. All sponsors, exhibitors, and attendees must use the Brazen platform to access the virtual exhibit hall. If you have any issues or questions during the Career Fair, email us or visit the SID-Washington booth.
10:00 - 11:00 AM (EST)
Breaking Through Barriers: Advancing Your Career in International Development
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Although the pandemic has created some challenges over the past few years, there are so many extraordinary and unique opportunities in today’s international development field. From NGOs to consulting firms, government agencies, the private sector, universities, small businesses, large corporations (and more), it’s rare that you find two career paths that are the same. Join us to learn how our panelists chose their career paths, what barriers they faced, and to hear what practical advice they have on these questions and more.
Speakers:
Lyla J. Andrews Bashan, USAID
Shabnam Kabir, International Rescue Committee (IRC)
Aasit Nanavati, DevResults
Moderator:
Scott Webb, Middlebury Institute of International Studies at Monterey
Zoom Webinar details will be emailed to all registered attendees in advance of the event and through the Brazen platform on the day of the Career Fair.
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Although the pandemic has created some challenges over the past few years, there are so many extraordinary and unique opportunities in today’s international development field. From NGOs to consulting firms, government agencies, the private sector, universities, small businesses, large corporations (and more), it’s rare that you find two career paths that are the same. Join us to learn how our panelists chose their career paths, what barriers they faced, and to hear what practical advice they have on these questions and more.
- How does one grow professionally or find a job, given remote work, limited in-person connections, and other restrictions caused by the pandemic?
- What can one do to grow and build skills virtually?
- What are the education requirements for a career in international development?
- Are there creative or non-traditional career paths in international development?
Speakers:
Lyla J. Andrews Bashan, USAID
Shabnam Kabir, International Rescue Committee (IRC)
Aasit Nanavati, DevResults
Moderator:
Scott Webb, Middlebury Institute of International Studies at Monterey
Zoom Webinar details will be emailed to all registered attendees in advance of the event and through the Brazen platform on the day of the Career Fair.
11:15 - 3:45 PM (EST)
Exhibit Hall Open
Before you venture into the virtual exhibit hall in Brazen, make sure you are prepared. Here are a few tips!
1) Use your time wisely. Review the list of Sponsors & Exhibitors that will be there, prioritize the organizations you want to meet, and get your questions ready in advance the Career Fair.
2) Update your profile. Make sure you have updated your profile on the Brazen platform with your most current information, including your profile questions, resume or CV, and LinkedIn.
3) Show up on time. There are lots of great organizations and only so much time. Show up on time to guarantee your place in line!
All attendees must use the Brazen platform to access all virtual booths.
Before you venture into the virtual exhibit hall in Brazen, make sure you are prepared. Here are a few tips!
1) Use your time wisely. Review the list of Sponsors & Exhibitors that will be there, prioritize the organizations you want to meet, and get your questions ready in advance the Career Fair.
2) Update your profile. Make sure you have updated your profile on the Brazen platform with your most current information, including your profile questions, resume or CV, and LinkedIn.
3) Show up on time. There are lots of great organizations and only so much time. Show up on time to guarantee your place in line!
All attendees must use the Brazen platform to access all virtual booths.
4:00 - 5:00 PM (EST)
Local to Global: What Locally Led Development Means for Young Professionals in International Development
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In recent years, U.S. government agencies and other actors have increasingly funneled into locally-led initiatives to further sustainable development. According to USAID, locally-led development is “the process in which local actors – encompassing individuals, communities, networks, organizations, private entities, and governments – set their own agendas, develop solutions, and bring the capacity, leadership, and resources to make those solutions a reality.”
As locally-led development gains momentum, this panel will explore how this movement will impact young professionals around the world. Will roles change as the sector moves to employing local professionals? What can international development professionals outside the developing world do to support this effort while also building their own careers?
Join this panel discussion to explore ways on how young professionals around the world can create alliances to support locally led development.
Speakers:
Ben Feit, Creative Associates
Simi Nwogugu, Junior Achievement Africa
Susan Reichle, International Youth Foundation
Manoli Strecker, DevWorks International
Moderator:
Carla Koppell, Georgetown University
Zoom Webinar details will be emailed to all registered attendees in advance of the event and through the Brazen platform on the day of the Career Fair.
CLICK TO VIEW RECORDING
In recent years, U.S. government agencies and other actors have increasingly funneled into locally-led initiatives to further sustainable development. According to USAID, locally-led development is “the process in which local actors – encompassing individuals, communities, networks, organizations, private entities, and governments – set their own agendas, develop solutions, and bring the capacity, leadership, and resources to make those solutions a reality.”
As locally-led development gains momentum, this panel will explore how this movement will impact young professionals around the world. Will roles change as the sector moves to employing local professionals? What can international development professionals outside the developing world do to support this effort while also building their own careers?
Join this panel discussion to explore ways on how young professionals around the world can create alliances to support locally led development.
Speakers:
Ben Feit, Creative Associates
Simi Nwogugu, Junior Achievement Africa
Susan Reichle, International Youth Foundation
Manoli Strecker, DevWorks International
Moderator:
Carla Koppell, Georgetown University
Zoom Webinar details will be emailed to all registered attendees in advance of the event and through the Brazen platform on the day of the Career Fair.
5:00 - 6:00 PM (EST)
Networking Happy Hour
Want to meet with other international development professionals and members of the SID-Washington Board and our Workgroup co-chairs? Join us for a fun, informal happy hour and raffle!
Meeting details will be emailed to all registered attendees in advance of the event and through the Brazen platform on the day of the Career Fair.
Want to meet with other international development professionals and members of the SID-Washington Board and our Workgroup co-chairs? Join us for a fun, informal happy hour and raffle!
Meeting details will be emailed to all registered attendees in advance of the event and through the Brazen platform on the day of the Career Fair.
