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Is the development sector for me?

This section will provide you with an introduction to the development sector, the potential reasons to make a career in social impact and the likely risks involved. The objective is to provide you with the information that can help you make a decision on whether this is a space that you would like to work in.

Is it for me?

Video 1: What is the development sector? Why should you work here?

Introduction

Introduction

00:29

Introduction

Meaning of 'development sector'

01:44

Meaning of 'development sector'

a) Purposeful work and job satisfaction

01:11

a) Purposeful work and job satisfaction

b) Learning from diverse teams

00:47

b) Learning from diverse teams

c) Working on interesting and challenging projects

00:56

c) Working on interesting and challenging projects

d) Working among supportive colleagues

00:38

d) Working among supportive colleagues

e) Potential to earn well

00:49

e) Potential to earn well

Video 2: What things should you consider before entering the development sector?

Introduction

Introduction

01:26

Introduction

a) Lower Salary

02:17

a) Lower Salary

b) Transitioning outside the development sector

02:02

b) Transitioning outside the development sector

c) Lower value attributed by society

01:45

c) Lower value attributed by society

d) Unstructured growth trajectory

01:37

d) Unstructured growth trajectory

e) Maintaining patience and motivation

02:41

e) Maintaining patience and motivation

f) Dealing with stories of hardships and sufferings

01:12

f) Dealing with stories of hardships and sufferings

Conclusion

01:07

Conclusion

How can I contribute?

How can I contribute to the development sector?

This section will lay out the development sector landscape and the opportunities available in the space by explaining the popular roles working towards social impact and organizations that hire for them. These can guide you through the ways in which you can make a career in development.

Video 3: What are the popular roles in the development sector?

Introduction

Introduction

00:48

Introduction

a) Consulting

01:57

a) Consulting

b) Research and advocacy

01:30

b) Research and advocacy

c) Funding

01:30

c) Funding

d) Grassroots implementation

01:56

d) Grassroots implementation

e) Impact assessment

01:36

e) Impact assessment

Conclusion

01:10

Conclusion

Video 4: What are the different types of organizations in the development sector?

Introduction

Introduction

00:56

Introduction

a) NGOs / NPOs

02:39

a) NGOs / NPOs

b) Development-Focused Enterprises

01:13

b) Development-Focused Enterprises

c) Academia

01:52

c) Academia

d) Philanthropic Foundations

02:04

d) Philanthropic Foundations

e) Governments

02:48

e) Governments

f) Multilateral and bilateral organizations

02:41

f) Multilateral and bilateral organizations

g) Corporates

02:09

g) Corporates

Conclusion

01:18

Conclusion

Development Sector Landscape

This document provides an indicative list of examples of organizations in the development sector, mapped on the basis of the roles and organizations discussed in Video 3 and Video 4 respectively. Click on the PDF to know more.

How do I plan my career?

How can I plan my career in the development sector?

This section will guide you through the process of career planning and explain how you can find opportunities of your interest in the development sector.

Video 5: Do you need to have a specific background to enter the development sector?

Introduction

Introduction

00:52

Introduction

Part a) Background for each role

01:41

Part a) Background for each role

Part b) Important background elements

00:51

Part b) Important background elements

Conclusion

00:41

Conclusion

Video 6: How do I search and prepare for development sector jobs of my interest?

Introduction

Introduction

00:32

Introduction

Step 1: Determine the role/organization type of your interest

01:46

Step 1: Determine the role/organization type of your interest

Step 2: Browse through development sector platforms

04:24

Step 2: Browse through development sector platforms

Step 3: Understanding what potential employers are looking for

01:09

Step 3: Understanding what potential employers are looking for

Step 4: Application preparation

04:29

Step 4: Application preparation

Step 5: Preparation for interviews

02:39

Step 5: Preparation for interviews

Conclusion

01:02

Conclusion

Video 7: How do I plan my career in the development sector?

Introduction

Introduction

00:49

Introduction

Question 1: What?

02:15

Question 1: What?

Question 2: Who?

01:12

Question 2: Who?

Question 3: Where?

01:37

Question 3: Where?

Question 4: When?

01:51

Question 4: When?

Question 5: What next?

02:59

Question 5: What next?

Question 6: Why?

01:08

Question 6: Why?

Conclusion

01:55

Conclusion

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