This comprehensive eBook will help you to land your dream internship or job at the African Development Bank! You will get acquainted with every AfDB selection program and learn how to apply for them. If you are seeking for more information on how to kick-start your career with the African Development Bank (AfDB), you have come to the right place! Working for an organization such as the AfDB is a dream for many. The AfDB combines good remuneration with a wide range of benefits in a meaning­ful work that can help millions of people improve their quality of life. In addition, working for the AfDB means having a global career with a global reach, in a multicultural and pleasant environment; you will be able to construct influential networks and receive encouragement to develop professionally. In pursuit of its mission, the OpenIGO network has prepared “AfDB Careers”! This comprehensive eBook will help candidates navigate through the AfDB’s internships and job opportunities. In order to start a career with the African Development Bank, applicants must know what are the existing recruiting initiatives, their eligibility criteria, and the different stages of the selection processes, as well as have a broad understanding of the culture and values of this complex international organization. This book was written and revised by a team of professors, human resources specialists, and intergovern­mental organization staff with a great deal of diligence.

This comprehensive eBook will help you to become an young professional of the African Development Bank! You will get acquainted with the AfDB Young Professionals Program and learn how to apply for it. If you are seeking more information on how to kick-start your career with the African Development Bank, you have come to the right place! Working for an organization such as the AfDB is a dream for many. The AfDB combines good remuneration with a wide range of benefits in a meaning­ful work that can help millions of people improve their quality of life. In addition, working for the AfDB means having a global career with a global reach, in a multicultural and pleasant environment; you will be able to construct influential networks and receive encouragement to develop professionally. Among the different ways of selecting staff, the Young Professionals Program (YPP) is known as the AfDB’s most important and prestigious selection process. The AfDB YPP is a highly competitive selection process. Every year, about 8.000 highly qualified young people from around the world apply for this program but only around 30-35 applicants are selected each year. Being selected for the ADB YPP can change your life forever, but this is no easy task. In pursuit of its mission, the OpenIGO network has prepared “ADB YPP – The Essential Guide”! This comprehensive eBook will help candidates navigate through the AfDB YPP’s Selection Process. In order to start a career with the organization, applicants must know what are the existing recruit­ment initiatives, their eligibility criteria and different stages of the AfDB YPP’s selection process, as well as have a broad understanding of the culture and values of this complex international organization. This book was written and revised by a team of professors, human resources specialists, and intergovern­mental organization staff with a great deal of diligence.

Africa’s Development Dynamics uses lessons learned in the continent’s five regions – Central, East, North, Southern and West Africa – to develop policy recommendations and share good practices. Drawing on the most recent statistics, this analysis of development dynamics attempts to help African leaders reach the targets of the African Union’s Agenda 2063 at all levels: continental, regional, national and local.

This comprehensive eBook will help you land your dream job in the international development sector. It will introduce you to the complex world of international organizations and it will guide you through all the stages of their selection processes. If you are looking for information on how to kick-start your career with an international organization, you have come to the right place! Working for an organization in the field of international development is a dream for many professionals across the globe, since the opportunities offered often combine good remuneration and a wide range of benefits with meaningful work. As you go through the chapters of this eBook, you will be able to tell that the field of international development has work opportunities for professionals coming from very diverse academic backgrounds, therefore, the chances of you finding a vacancy that suits your profile are very high! Nonetheless, it is important that you know that selection processes to integrate the team of international organizations tend to be quite competitive and, for this reason, a strong preparation is key for those who want to succeed. Our team is certain that you want to be amongst the successful candidates and this is exactly why OpenIGO Network has put this eBook together: to help you land the job of your dreams. As we move on through the different stages of the application process, this manual will offer you preparation tips as well as detailed explanations and guidance for each stage – it will introduce you to International Development; it will show you the different opportunities with different types of organizations, give you insight on where to look for vacancies and will also get you ready for competency-based interviews. This manual was written and revised by a team of Ph.D. professors, human resources specialists and intergovernmental organization staff with a great deal of diligence.

Careers in International Affairs, now in its eighth edition, is the ultimate job hunting guide for anyone hoping to work in the U.S. government, international organizations, business, or nonprofits. This thoroughly revised edition provides up-to-date descriptions and data about careers in the global workplace and how to find them—along with nearly 300 organization profiles. In addition to a remarkably broad and deep list of organizations and contacts, Careers in International Affairs offers insight and guidance from a career counselor, a graduate student, and practitioners in the international affairs community on networking, interviewing, finding a mentor, and choosing the best graduate school. The book also presents numerous firsthand perspectives on various career sectors from those who have found their own international niche—from young professionals to senior policymakers. It is designed to encourage international job seekers to think about what they know and what talents they have to offer, to widen their horizons and reveal all the possibilities, to help them realize that the future could hold several careers, and to remind them that it is never too early—or too late—to consider the variety of options that await them around the world. Careers in International Affairs is published in cooperation with Georgetown University's School of Foreign Service, the oldest and largest school of international affairs in the United States.

This is the essential resource and job-hunting guide for all those interested in international careers in the US government, multinational corporations, banks, consulting companies, international and nongovernmental organizations, the media, think tanks, universities, and more. Careers in International Affairs, now in its ninth edition, provides up-to-date insights about the range of possibilities in the global workplace and tips on how to get these jobs—along with profiles of hundreds of important employers. This helpful guide includes a directory of more than 250 organizations who offer internationally oriented jobs such as the US Department of State, CIA, United Nations, World Bank, J.P. Morgan Chase, Google, McKinsey & Company, and dozens more. The book also includes insightful testimonies about what these careers are really like from both junior and senior professionals in these fields. Careers in International Affairs gives advice on academic paths that will prepare students for demanding international careers and guidance on how to write resumes, interview for jobs, network, and maintain their online profile. Published in cooperation with the Edmund A. Walsh School of Foreign Service at Georgetown University, the oldest school of international affairs in the United States, Careers in International Affairs will encourage job seekers to consider their goals and talents, widen their horizons to consider new possibilities, and help them realize that their future can hold several careers, while reminding all that it is never too early—or too late—to consider the realm of opportunities that await them throughout the world.

Careers in International Affairs, now in its ninth edition, is the essential resource and job-hunting guide for all those interested in international careers in the US government, multi-national corporations, banks, consulting companies, international and non-governmental organizations, the media, think tanks, universities, and more. The book's directory profiles more than 250 employers; the book also includes insightful testimonies about what these careers are really like from junior and senior professionals in these fields. Careers in International Affairs also offers advice on academic paths that will prepare students for demanding international careers and guidance on how to write resumes, interview for jobs, network, and maintain your online profile. Published in cooperation with the Edmund A. Walsh School of Foreign Service at Georgetown University, Careers in International Affairs will remind job seekers that it is never too early--or too late--to consider the realm of opportunities that await them throughout the world.

Global Environmental Careers Global Environmental Careers – The Worldwide Green Jobs Resource This book is the ideal guide to equipping you with the tools and know-how to develop an environmental career. It is filled with practical advice, case studies, personal profiles and top tips across the global environment sector. An essential resource for anyone, from school students to those who are already in work but dreaming of a more meaningful career. ‘This new book comes at exactly the right moment. There has never been a more critical time for effective, international action on our common ecological crisis, and success in that work requires a new generation of 21st Century environmental professionals.’ Kevin Doyle, Executive Director, Office of Career and Professional Development, Yale School of the Environment ‘As an experienced green career coach, the top questions I hear from green job seekers are, “What are the green jobs out there, which ones would be a good match, how do I get my foot in the door, and where do I find these jobs?” Taberham’s book answers all of these in a refreshingly approachable way.’ Lisa Yee-Litzenberg, President, Green Career Advisor LLC ‘One of the biggest challenges environmental career seekers face is understanding and muddling through the opportunities available to them based on their experience, education, and interest. Taberham’s book is a great resource to help people navigate their options and grab some tips for the career journey.’ Laura Thorne, The Environmental Career Coach ‘A fantastic book for those who are interested in pursuing a role in sustainability. Jam-packed with helpful resources, career insights, and real-life case studies this is a go-to resource for professionals who are launching their careers.’ Sharmila Singh, New Lens Consulting ‘Justin Taberham provides an impressive global overview of a multifaceted, ever-changing sector that continues to evolve rapidly due to advances in technology and knowledge, changes in funding and incentives, and shifts in priorities and laws.’ Carol L. McClelland, PhD, Author of Green Careers for Dummies

The African Development Bank: Problems of International Cooperation is an account of events and developments during Kwame Donkoh Fordwor time in the African Development Bank (ADB). The title details the basic issues and problems in international cooperative effort in the field of developmental planning and action. The text first covers the objectives and problems of the ADB, and the proceeds to tackling the role of politics in an institution such as the ADB. Next, the selection details the ideas and objectives of the ADB during the author's tenure of office. The book will be of great interest to political scientists and economists. Individuals who concerned with international development will also benefit from the text.