- November 12th - December 9th
- 3PM UTC
- 9 Speakers
- Limited Tickets!
About the event
We from OpenIGO would like to present you with a unique opportunity to significantly boost your International Development career.
We know that many young professionals get frustrated by the lack of hands-on experience in knowing and solving the many challenges that development professionals face. We are also aware of the need to strengthen essential competencies in order to get ahead of the competition in the most prestigious development selection processes.
That’s why we are preparing the International Development Careers Experience (IDCE): a transformational event taking place during 5 weekends with immersive group case study challenges led by experts. It is your chance to jump-start your development career and get you ready to be a very successful professional in the field.
This is not just an event where you passively absorb the content spilled by lectures: you will actively engage in activities that will develop your competencies in a fully personalized way. It will be your first – and MOST IMPORTANT – step into an international career at the United Nations, World Bank or any other prestigious IGO!
What will you learn in this event?
- Experience the daily life of an entry/mid level staff from International Development organizations
- Understand the process of solving the many challenges that development professionals face
- Meet HR and IGO experts that will help you strengthen essential competencies
- Get hands-on experience with the most common development tasks
- Build your network with professionals from around the globe
Each event prepared by us is an EXCLUSIVE experience
In this immersive experience, each week will consist of a cycle, where the 2 most important days are Saturday and Sunday. During the weekdays, you and your group will be able to schedule mentoring sessions if needed, but this is not mandatory: if your weekdays are busy, don’t worry, you will be able to enjoy the IDCE just the same!
Our lectures, mentoring sessions, and practical activities are carefully designed to take you to the next level in your development career: this is something you can’t find at university or any other place. You will get immersed in this challenge with highly qualified people from all over the world and receive fine-tuned feedback from an array of experts from diverse successful backgrounds in International Development.
- With our mission to democratize knowledge about impactful international careers, IDCE is without a doubt the most comprehensive and affordable event you will find on international development careers. If your dream is to work at an organization of the UN system, this is the first step towards your success.
Get the Event Guide now!
To help you get familiar with the many things you'll learn and improve at the event, we have prepared a FREE eBook with a taste of the many things you'll have at the IDCE.
- An overview of the main organizations in the field;
- Overview of the Main Competencies for an International Development Professional;
- A sample of a Successful Resume
and Cover Letter;
- And the UN Interview Model!
Very valuable content for FREE!
So what you're waiting for?
What you will have with this free guide:
- An overview of the main organizations in the field;
- Overview of the Main Competencies for an International Development Professional;
- A sample of a Successful Resume
and Cover Letter;
- And the UN Interview Model!
Very valuable content for FREE!
So what you're waiting for?
This is the perfect event for you if you wish to:
GET PRACTICAL INSIGHT THAT IS USEFUL FOR YOUR DEVELOPMENT WORK
The IDCE is a transformational career experience. Whether you are a young professional looking for an opportunity in International Development or a seasoned worker wanting to take your career to the next level, you will learn in a practical way the main assignments and responsibilities of a successful professional in the development sector.
STRENGTHEN YOUR EMPLOYABILITY BY CULTIVATING THE RIGHT COMPETENCIES
At the IDCE, you will skyrocket your employability! By cultivating the competencies carefully selected by our experts, you will be an asset to any organization in the development sector: this is your chance to get way ahead of the competition in any development selection process. This will future-proof your career and guarantee a successful journey for you in this field.
TRULY UNDERSTAND WHAT AN INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT PROFESSIONAL DOES
To truly construct a career at this field, you need to have a hands-on understanding of the work done by these professionals. The core experience of the IDCE is dedicated to providing you with exactly this much needeed practical knowledge. Secure your spot at the IDCE to acquire the skills and competencies you need to stand out as a development professional.
- To gain these insights in a complete and useful way, you would need at least 6 sessions of different professional development coaching. This service alone would cost you over $800.00, so imagine having those insights and much more that the IDCE has to offer for a symbolic price. The IDCE is the right choice for you!
Schedule
This Event Will Be Divided into 5 Cycles of Substantial Learning
CYCLE 1 | Develop Essential Competencies
Develop essential competencies for a successful career in International Development, such as Networking, Public Speaking, Emotional Intelligence and more.
Activities:
– Introduction to the workshop and resources
– Explain the structure of the event and the importance of developing essential competencies before the Case Study Challenge
– Team-building activity to promote the engagement of participants
– Speaker’s background
– Career Prospects and Staff Categories at UN (internships, UNYPP, consultants, entry, mid and senior level)
– Competencies (interview)
– Performance Management Approach
– +More!
Expected Duration: 3 hours and 40 min
CYCLE 2 | Hands-On: Practice Research & Policy Recommendations with Experts
Get an overview of the main challenges in International Development. We’ll also introduce you to the first exercise of the Group Case Study Challenge, in which you will develop a Policy Brief to tackle a specific country issue. This activity will be introduced here and you’ll know what is expected of you and your team for the next week.
Activities:
– Discuss the implications of Climate Change and its relation with the multiple areas of international development
– Present the course of actions adopted by IGOs to address climate change issues
– The speaker will present the main concepcts regarding the process of policy planning, implementation and monitoring.
– Explain the work of international professionals in research and policy recommendations
– How to create a policy brief
– How to analyze information effectively
– Enhance research, summarizing and writing skills
– +More!
Expected Duration: 3 hours and 40 min
After learning about the Research and Policy Recommendation exercise of the Group Case Study Challenge in the 1st week, you and your team will be able to schedule a mentoring session to clear any doubts before the presentations on the weekend!
Activities:
– The group should bring at least 2 concrete questions to discuss with the mentors regarding the R&PR deliverables;
– Each group will have access to a mentoring session consisting of 30 to 40 minutes to clarify questions regarding the deliverables of the practical activity.
Expected Duration: 30 to 40 min
Now that you have completed your policy brief and presentations, it’s time to present the results with your group! The feedbacks from the panelists will enrich this session to make sure that every team gets the best out of their presentation.
Activities:
– Each Group will have 10 minutes to present the summary of the deliverables
– The Panelists will ask questions after the presentations to clarify points.
Expected Duration: 3 hours and 25 min
CYCLE 3 | Hands-On: Practice Project Management Activities
After your policy recommendations were approved by the “government”, you’ll get the opportunity to create an actual “project concept note” and present it to experienced professionals! This activity will be introduced here and you’ll know what is expected of you and your team for the next week.
Activities:
– Map of two logics: Steering in a multi-organizational context vs. Leadership in an organisational context
– The set-up of international development projects: From government consultation to project implementation
– Key skills required by a professional in international development
– Project Management Tools in International Cooperation
– +More!
Expected Duration: 3 hours
After learning about the second exercise of the Group Case Study Challenge in the 2nd week, you and your team will be able to schedule a mentoring session to clear any doubts before the presentations on the weekend!
Activities:
– The group should bring at least 2 concrete questions to discuss with the mentors regarding the deliverables;
– Each group will have access to a mentoring session consisting of 30 to 40 minutes to clarify questions regarding the deliverables of the practical activity.
Expected Duration: 30 to 40 min
Now that you have completed your project concept note and presentations, it’s time to present the results with your group! The feedbacks from the panelists will enrich this session to make sure that every team gets the best out of their presentation.
Activities:
– Each Group will have 10 minutes to present the summary of the deliverables
– The Panelists will ask questions after the presentations to clarify points
Expected Duration: 3 hours and 40 min
CYCLE 4: Hands-On: Develop a Perfect Communication Strategy
After your project was approved for “funding”, you’ll get the opportunity to develop a Communication Strategy to support the project and present it to experienced professionals! This activity will be introduced here and you’ll know what is expected of you and your team for the next week.
Activities:
– How to develop a creative brief
– How to develop a concrete and tailored communications strategy
– Narrow down an audience persona
– How to adjust a campaign to social and cultural context
– Develop key messages for a key audience (goals)
– The importance of Call to Action (CTA)
– How to create specific and realistic goals
– Personalizing your branding
Expected Duration: 3 hours and 40 min
After learning about the third and final exercise of the Group Case Study Challenge in the 3rd week, you and your team will be able to schedule a mentoring session to clear any doubts before the presentations on the weekend!
Activities:
– The group should bring at least 2 concrete questions to discuss with the mentors regarding the deliverables;
– Each group will have access to a mentoring session consisting of 30 to 40 minutes to clarify questions regarding the deliverables of the practical activity.
Expected Duration: 30 to 40 min
Now that you have completed your creative brief and presentations, it’s time to present the results with your group! The feedbacks from the panelists will enrich this session to make sure that every team gets the best out of their presentation.
Activities:
– Each Group will have 10 minutes to present the summary of the deliverables -The Panelists will ask questions after the presentations to clarify points.
Expected Duration: 3 hours and 40 min
CYCLE 5: Get Ready for UN Careers and Get a Customized Mentoring Session
To give you a perfect end to this immersive & transformational experience, our experts will talk about the exciting opportunities at the UN System, with practical tips to help you succeed in UN’s selection processes!
Activities:
– UN Staff Categories, Job Families and Networks
– Selection processes at the UN
– The different UN Recruitment Platforms
– Inspira Tutorial
– How to craft an effective CV
– How to craft an effective CL
– Traditional and “icebreaking” questions
– Technical questions
– Puzzle questions
– Competence-based questions and how to answer them (CAR/STAR Method)
– +More!
Expected Duration: 2 hours and 30 min
Each group will have a customized mentoring session during the week to get career advice and receive tips regarding their CV, highly increasing their chances of succeeding in international development selection processes.
Activities:
– Each group will have access to a mentoring session consisting of 30 to 40 minutes;
– This mentoring session will be scheduled on the basis of a demonstration of interest – participants interested should fill a form later;
– Written feedback will be provided for each participant individually (CV technical review);
– Clarifications and scheduling may be posted on the Telegram/WhatsApp group and email.
Expected Duration: 2 hours per group
Meet our Top-Tier Speakers!
Carlos Milani, Ph.D
Carlos Milani has a Ph.D. in Development Studies at the School of Advanced Studies in Social Sciences (EHESS/Paris) and has vast experience working as an international civil servant at UNESCO’s Social. He is also an affiliated researcher at the Center for Latin American Studies at the University of California, Berkeley. His research agenda includes the following themes: international development cooperation; actors and agendas of Brazilian foreign policy; comparative foreign policy.
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Margarete Sobral, HR Specialist
Twenty five years of international experience in the field of Human Resources for high level managerial positions both in the public sector of a Government other than my own and in international organizations such as the United Nations Secretariat, the United Nations on Drugs and Crime and the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Worked around the world in the following ares of specialization: Talent acquisition and talent management, outreach, career planning and development, succession management, and more!
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João Tude, Ph.D
Dean of the School of Private-Public Administration of the Federal University of Bahia (UFBA) with over 20 years of work with International Development. OpenIGO’s founder, a company with a mission of contributing to developing international careers and democratizing recruitment and selection processes in the UN System and at other intergovernmental organizations by producing and disseminating advanced knowledge.
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Linda Bawazir, HR Specialist
Linda is a Global Leadership and Career coach for humanitarian and development professionals who are dedicated to make a difference in the world.
She has over 18 years of experience as a Human Resources Manager and Talent Acquisition Partner with the US Department of State, UNICEF, UNRWA, and World Food Program (WFP); working and living in Africa, the Middle East, Asia and Europe.
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Pascal Damian, Master
Pascal is an expert in Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency with five years of experience in International Development, having worked for the Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) and now in a private consultancy for International Development. He has lived and worked in various countries including Ghana, Madagascar, South Africa and Botswana and has been involved in developing new projects as well as managing projects in Sub-Saharan Africa. He has worked on the topics of Energy Efficiency standards and regulation, Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency in the industrial sector, Climate finance in international development, Vocational Training for Renewable Energy.
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Fábio Almeida, Ph.D
PhD in Media Studies from the Department of Radio, TV and Film at the University of Texas at Austin, United States; masters in Information Science from the Federal University of Bahia, Brazil; specialization in Business Management from FGV/ICEF, Brazil. Organizational and creative communication researcher with experience as a professor of the Postgraduate Program in Communication and Contemporary Culture at the Federal University of Bahia.
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Neil Gandhi, Master
Neil has a Master’s Degree at Cambridge and Governance Adviser for Armenia, Georgia and Moldova, while also advising FCDO programmes on governance, corruption and democracy. Experience at the Department for International Development (DFID) of the United Kingdom working on democracy and governance policy. Co-led a security sector reform programme in the Democratic Republic of Congo for PwC and DFID.
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João Tude
Dean of the School of Private-Public Administration of the Federal University of Bahia (UFBA) with over 20 years of work with International Development. OpenIGO’s founder, a company with a mission of contributing to developing international careers and democratizing recruitment and selection processes in the UN System and at other intergovernmental organizations by producing and disseminating advanced knowledge.
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Ingra Botelho, HR Specialist
Internationalist and Human Resources specialist, Ingra has worked in private and public sector organizations. Her work focuses on strengthening human capital, improving interpersonal and team communications, as well as strategic initiatives. She has worked, among others, for the Walt Disney World Company, the Bahia Commercial Association and the UOL group. Ingra currently works at the Department of Human Resources of the Organization of American States (OAS) assisting with the organization's international Internship Program and HR staffing section.
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Michele Damone
At the age of 25, Michele was a P2, and by 30, he was already a P3, with field experience within the UN system organizations and EU Institutions. He is an innovative talent and career coach whose mission is to empower people through open, honest, and thought-provoking conversations.
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With the tips and information that the IDCE will provide you, in addition to simulating the work of an international development professional in leading international organizations, you'll have the best chance to properly prepare and secure your dream job.
What is special about the IDCE?
INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT LIKE YOU'VE NEVER SEEN
Be ready for a deep immersion! The idea behind the IDCE is making sure that all participants have a career-changing experience that will propel their success in the most prestigious selection processes in the field. This is a career-focused event like no other!
ACTIVE LEARNING
Through active learning, you will fill in the shoes of an actual development professional, getting hands-on experience of research and policy recommendation, project management and much more!
A TEAM OF EXPERTS AT YOUR SERVICE
As an interactive event, the IDCE will make possible for participants to develop the most essential competencies in International Development with the help of our experts!
Having at your disposal, for 5 weekends, great world-renowned specialists on the main practical areas of an international development organization is no small thing.
GAMIFICATION ELEMENTS
Substantial learning while also having fun? It is possible! With the introduction of the gamification elements of the Gather platform, you will experience all of the transformational content of the IDCE in an immersive environment!
SPOTS FOR THIS EVENT ARE LIMITED!
Practical tips on how to improve your application documents and simulate the interview process for the best selection processes in the UN system? Our experts will assist you every step of the way to improve your application. You just won't find this type of workshop in any university course. And for this price, you won't find it anywhere. This type of service doesn't cost less than $300.00, so having this and more for a overall lower cost is a one-time chance. Only by attending the IDCE.
You will receive a 50 hours certificate proving that you have acquired hands-on practical knowledge of Research and Policy Recommendations, Project Management, Communication Strategies, as well as Interpersonal Skills such as Public Speaking and Emotional Intelligence, which can make a difference when applying for a prestigious selection process!
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Is the IDCE virtual or in person?
The IDCE is completely virtual. You will only need access to a good internet and a Zoom account to fully participate in all days of the event.
Why is the duration of the IDCE 5 weeks?
To be able to fully go through with the transformation we intend to provide our attendees, we have developed a 5-week schedule with the needed interval to provide participants with the opportunity to absorb the challenges and experiences present in the event. Check out our full schedule to learn more!
What is the methodology used by the experts in the IDCE?
IDCE experts will employ the active learning method. This means that the activities will require from students strong analytical skills, aiming at the construction of knowledge in an active and collaborative way. The mentors will make sure that the participants work on the main competencies needed for both the event and the development field. Gamefication elements will also be present to stimulate healthy competition between the groups.
Will the event take place during all days of the 5-week cycles?
No, the main days of the IDCE are Saturday and Sunday. During the weekdays, you will have the opportunity to schedule a mentoring session with our experts to prepare for the activities of the next cycle, but that is totally optional! Don’t worry if you have a busy week – you will be able to fully enjoy the event nonetheless!
What type of weekly commitment can I expect from the IDCE?
The event will be held during the weekends (the duration is around 3 hours each day), leaving you free to dedicate the free time for the completion of the tasks of the event at your own pace and collaboratively with your group. You can expect to completely immerse yourself in a challenging development experience. For that, our experts find it necessary to train intensely for your career as a development professional: a mix of sustained practical immersion, the development of specific competencies, and reflective personal awareness and growth. Check out our full schedule to learn more!
Are there any tests or exams?
No, there won’t be any tests or exams. The idea is to provide feedback and suggest improvements throughout the activities of the Group Case Study Challenge. It is worth noting that during the first week of the IDCE, you will be introduced to the Group Case Study Challenge, where you will learn about all of the deliverables for each stage of the event and their deadline. Don’t worry: this will be reinforced throughout all of the IDCE. Check out our full schedule to learn more!
TESTIMONIALS FROM PARTICIPANTS
I am immensely grateful for this space of knowledge, I know that like me, many of us have this desire in our hearts to join the UN and it is just this kind of space that we need!
Thank you so much for this event, it is extremely helpful for me!
The event was very enlightening, thank you very much
Excellent. Thank you all for this opportunity.
What an incredible webinar!
Thank you very much, it was incredible!
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