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Emily commented on J.'s page International Aid & Development Schools and Degree Programs in the group Students & Educators
"I'd like to see more global public health programs added ... e.g. Emory University, Johns Hopkins, Tulane, Yale."
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Media & Global Development
Forums and discussions about the use of traditional and new media as tools in aid and development.See More
Michael Keizer replied to Emily's discussion "Day in the life"? in the group Collective Wisdom"That should read: 'each of which', instead of 'both of which', of course. I could only wish.
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Michael Keizer replied to Emily's discussion "Day in the life"? in the group Collective Wisdom"1. I actually have two jobs, both of which take about 50% of my time:
- I do regular gigs for MSF, usually as something with "logistics" in the title -- although I have been known to be forced into assignments as a project coordinator,…"
J. replied to Emily's discussion "Day in the life"? in the group Collective Wisdom"1) "Operations Director - Emergencies" Lead/manage a US-based team of aid workers who support (in some specific ways) disaster responses in-progress on the field.
2) The usual emails, phone calls, reports (write/review), about 1/3…"
Sarah Davitt replied to Emily's discussion "Day in the life"? in the group Collective Wisdom"1. What is your job? (Title, etc.)
Technically Country Director, but its very very small (program -- not country) and so I am in charge of just about everything here as part of a international volunteer/intern program.
2. What is a typical day…"
Emily replied to J.'s discussion Ask an Aid Worker... anything (almost). in the group Students & Educators"Hello!
How much field experience do I need by the time I graduate college? Unfortunately I got started on the whole international aid thing rather late (racked up lots of good social science-y research experience though). The way it is…"
Rishita Nandagiri replied to Emily's discussion "Day in the life"? in the group Collective Wisdom"Hello! :)
1. I have an extremely vague catch all title of 'Programme Officer'. I work for an INGO in sexual and reproductive health and rights of women, and the head office is based in Manila, Philippines. At the moment I focus on…"
Emily commented on Grace Bahng's page Graduate Programs Outside U.S. in the group Students & Educators"Suggestion - The Graduate Institute in Geneva."
Danielle Darnell replied to Emily's discussion "Day in the life"? in the group Collective Wisdom"Hi Emily,
I am the International Program Director for a small non-profit based in the US, with a country office in Uganda. A typical day for me involves communicating with our Ugandan staff about current projects, reviewing project reports…"
Breanna R replied to Emily's discussion "Day in the life"? in the group Collective Wisdom"My title is "Communications & Advocacy Officer" for a consortium project of INGOs.
When I am at HQ (90% of the time), my days are: answer emails, go to meetings, maintain the website, read blogs & reports, share relevant…"
Tanya Cothran replied to Emily's discussion "Day in the life"? in the group Collective Wisdom"Hi Emily,
I'm happy to share with you! It is a broad category, but I also think each individual aid/development career can be varied as well.
1. Executive Administrator; I am the only paid employee for a very small aid NGO. I do all my…"
Emily added a discussion to the group Collective Wisdom
"Day in the life"?
Hello!I'm a student who is curious about what various careers in aid/development are actually like. I know "various careers" is really broad, but I'm definitely interested in hearing from people from all points on the spectrum.My questions are:1. What is your job? (Title, etc.)2. What is a typical day for you?3. What was your educational background like?/How did you get to be where you were?Thanks everyone :)EmilySee More
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Sarah Davitt added a discussion to the group NGOs & Gender (Pretty on Paper)
The free-time narrative
Buried in an earlier thread is a discussion about the free-time narrative being missing from most…See More
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