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Positions Available at UNHCR

I was exploring a position with the UNHCR, and the attached link popped up with more than 20 jobs… Check it out. But first some information about UNHCR from their website. (I haven’t worked for UNHCR but did for ILO, FAO, UNESCO, ITU, UNRWA)

UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, takes the lead in protecting people forced to flee wars and persecution around the world, providing life-saving aid including shelter, food and water to ensure their basic safety, rights and dignity. With 18,879 women and men working in 137 countries, we work tirelessly to make a difference in the lives of 89.3 million forcibly displaced people worldwide.
Our dedicated and professional staff work around the clock in roles including legal protection, community services, public affairs, health and more. Despite the challenges they can face, our staff are proud to work for UNHCR and determined to make a positive impact.

Why a career with UNHCR?

Our dedicated staff work to protect and assist people fleeing conflict and persecution at a time when global forced displacement is at a record high. Our colleagues bring a wide range of specialized skills, including expertise in legal protection, administration, community services, public affairs, health and other disciplines.

Here’s the link. Careers

Good luck.

Ever Consider Joining the Canadian Armed Forces?

As a teenager, I joined the Army Cadets at my High School in Glace Bay, Nova Scotia and eventually became head of our cadet team. At university, I joined the reserve officer university training pr0gram (ROUTP) and spent two exciting summers learning the skills of soldering, service and leadership.

Yesterday, I was reminded the CAF are recruiting. See their email below.

Did you know the Canadian Armed Forces has over 100 possible career options? Join us to learn about the enrollment process and available career opportunities. Join us: https://forces.ca/en/events/#/details/16163 https://search.app/HGiJR

A grid displaying various career categories within the Canadian Armed Forces, including Transport & Logistics, Naval Operations, Aviation, Health Care, Combat Operations, Computing & Intelligence, Safety & Emergency Services, and Engineering & Infrastructure.

For those young people who have not decided to go to college or university, or for those currently studying, you might want to check out the above career site.

An excellent career option for some, while serving your country at the same time.

Why not check it out?

Want to Learn More About How to Become a Catalyste+ Advisor and Work in International Development

This year I applied to Catalyste+ and became an Advisor. I reviewed the various opportunities that matched my skill set and was chosen for two assignments in Dominica in the Caribbean. One was in-country for two weeks and the other virtual which lasted on and off over three months. They were both enjoyable and productive. In fact, during my assignments the Dominica TVET Council was able to draft their Five Year Strategic Plan 2026-2031.

Group of five individuals wearing safety vests and hard hats standing in front of industrial equipment in a mountainous area.

Catalyste+ is having an information session in late October. This is your chance to learn about their work and how you might fit in.

Image promoting Catalyst+ information sessions, featuring a group of people in a forested area with details about English and French sessions scheduled for October 29 and 30.

To register for the English language session, use this link:

Meeting Registration – Zoom

For the French language session, check here:

Meeting Registration – Zoom

Enjoy the information session.

Executive and Junior Level International Development Positions

A friend at the Canadian Association of Independent Development Professionals (CAIDC) shared the following. Have a look and kindly share.

Director (Chief Financial Officer)(D1) IAEA – International Atomic Energy Agency ∙ Vienna ∙ Senior Executive level ∙ Closing September 22

Assistant Analyst, Portfolio EBRD – European Bank for Reconstruction and Development∙ London ∙ Junior level ∙ Closing September 23

Advisor, Strategic Planning GICHD – Geneva International Centre for Humanitarian Demining ∙ Geneva ∙ Senior level ∙ Closing September 26

Chief Strategy Officer IRRI – International Rice Research Institute ∙ Los Baños ∙ Senior Executive level ∙ Open until filled

[FO] (Senior) Environmental/ Social Development Specialist – Occupational Health and Safety AIIB – Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank ∙ Beijing ∙ Mid level ∙ Open until filled

Good luck if you do apply.

UNFPA Director Position Available

Job advertisement for the position of Director for External Relations at UNFPA in New York, USA, with a deadline of September 18, 2025.

Good Monday morning to all. It’s an especially good morning here in Nova Scotia, Canada after we had substantial rain over the last 24 hours. The Maritimes have had a long dry spell and needed relief. Prayers answered!

This UNFPA D-2 job in New York popped up on my LinkedIn account this morning with a request to share. You can find details here.

Spread the word and apply here before 18 September 2025 (9:29AM CEST): https://unf.pa/DirDER

hashtag#UNJobs

I am not that familiar with UNFPA so I found this paragraph in the job posting illuminating.

UNFPA is the lead UN agency for delivering a world where every pregnancy is intended, every childbirth is safe, and every young person’s potential is fulfilled. UNFPA’s Strategic Plan (2022-2025) underscores the relevance of the current strategic direction of UNFPA and focuses on three transformative results: to end preventable maternal deaths; end unmet need for family planning; and end gender-based violence and harmful practices. These results capture our strategic commitments on accelerating progress towards realizing the International Conference on Population and Development (ICPD) and Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in the Decade of Action leading up to 2030.

During my time as Team Leader on the EU-funded Skills and Technical Education Program co-managed by UNESCO, we did substantial work in the area of preventing gender based violence. You can find out more from the project website where reports, research and media resources are available.

RESOURCES – STEP

I describe my time in Malawi in the penultimate chapter of my book – Overseas Adventures – From Afghanistan to Zambia and Points In-Between. It’s available at the web address below or from Amazon.

Overseas Adventures – North Star Skills for Development

Good luck.

Looking for International Development Jobs?

I share information about working abroad in this BLOG, and have in past posts mentioned a variety of agencies that look for consultants or volunteers ranging from Peace Corps, and British Council to CUSO International and Catalyste+. In scrolling through LinkedIn this morning, I came across the following story by Anthony Stokes who invited readers to repost. That is what I am doing.

Hard to find a job in development?

One of these 9 links could change your life:

Social media is not a bad starting point for international development job opportunities at a difficult time. There are also many websites with job boards, communities and advice.

1️⃣ https://www.impactpool.org

“We gather top talent to solve global challenges”

Global development, humanitarian aid, peace and security

2️⃣ devex.com/jobs/search

Online community of global development professionals
6,000+ jobs on “the world’s largest development job board”

3️⃣ https://reliefweb.int/jobs

“Humanitarian information on global crises & disasters”

With over 2,000 humanitarian jobs

4️⃣ https://lnkd.in/eXeuFXHV

Jobs, scholarships and grants “to empower often marginalised communities, particularly in the Global South”

Plus opinion, articles, videos

5️⃣ Opportunitiesforyouth.org

“Informational online portal created for ambitious young adults across the world”

Jobs, conferences, scholarships, grants

6️⃣ Devnetjobs.org

International development jobs and consulting opportunities

Plus paid membership access to “member-only jobs”

7️⃣ wianetwork.com/jobs

“The global headquarters for ambitious women in international affairs”

Membership platform, community, job listings

8️⃣ idealist.org

Opportunities spanning nonprofits, social-impact businesses, corporate social responsibility initiatives

9️⃣ https://bit.ly/4jVi9eD

A “crowd-sourced” list of websites, consulting firms and coaches

And, now let me share a reminder about my book “Overseas Adventures – From Afghanistan to Zambia and Points In-Between”.

Overseas Adventures – North Star Skills for Development

The link above to take you to the page to order my book from me directly.

Or you can order it from Amazon by using this link.

Amazon.com : Overseas Adventures – From Afghanistan to Zambia and Points In-Between

GOOD LUCK in YOUR JOB SEARCH and GOOD READING.

ILO Seeks Project Manager for Ukraine (P4 Level)

A former ILO colleague of mine shared the below opportunity. If interested, check it out but be quick, the deadline for application is midnight Ukraine time, September 2, 2025.

https://jobs.ilo.org/job/Project-Manager-P4/13218-en_GB

Excellent skills in English is a requirement; knowledge of Ukrainian an advantage. The project focuses on labour issues.

I had the pleasure of working on projects with the International Labour Organization (ILO) in the past, once as Chief Technical Advisor on the TVET Reform project in Bangladesh (7 years), and as a short-term consultant in employment policy in Afghanistan (before the Taliban takeover).

You can find my experiences with the ILO, amongst others, described in my book “Overseas Adventures – From Afghanistan to Zambia and Points In-Between” available from this website or from AMAZON.

Good luck, if you apply.

British Council Consultant Service

For those looking for international development assignments as a consultant, you could try the British Council. I registered with them some years ago but never followed up any leads because I had enough work elsewhere. It seems they are decommissioning their current consultant database and replacing it with a new system. See their letter to me below.

If consulting is of interest, you could check their “Our work in international development” link below as well as read the Council’s policies on the link that follows. Or you could write directly to their email: consultantsenquiries@britishcouncil.org

Good luck.

(And don’t forget to check out my book “Overseas Adventures – From Afghanistan to Zambia and Points In-Between” available from my website or from AMAZON.)

UNOPS – Jobs Available

In my career, I have previously worked for various UN specialized agencies including the ILO, FAO, UNESCO, ITU and UNESCO but never for UNOPS. But I have worked previously in Afghanistan which is where a current UN assignment is becoming available. See here:

Job listing for a Senior Project Manager position at UNOPS in Afghanistan, detailing job categories, vacancy code, level, department, duty station, contract type, duration, and application period.

If you would like to apply, check the actual job posting at:

https://jobs.unops.org/pages/viewvacancy/VADetails.aspx?id=30575

The application period is shown as August 10 – August 27, 2025.

If I were you, I would first read the information on “How to send a good application” first. You can also learn about other job opportunities at UNOPS on the their site.

If you would like to read about my time in Afghanistan in 2007, you will find a chapter in my book “Overseas Adventures – From Afghanistan to Zambia and Points in-Between”.

Good luck in your application. The people there need assistance.

World Renew Needs a Global Gender Equality Advisor

Job posting for Global Gender Equality Advisor position at World Renew, located in Burlington, ON. Hybrid work model with full-time hours and a salary range of $82.2k to $90k per year.

See the job description link below. The deadline is July 31, 2025.

https://world-renew.breezy.hr/p/623fdd1dd72d-global-gender-equality-advisor

Don’t forget my book, Overseas Adventures – From Afghanistan to Zambia and Points In-Between, available on my website or from AMAZON, if you want to read my stories about working for international development.

YOU CAN STILL MAKE A DIFFERENCE.