OpenIGO Training Workshops

ACTIVE LEARNING METHODS, GROUP-CASE STUDIES AND GAMIFICATION ELEMENTS to develop essential competencies for the future leaders of sustainable development

Empower the young talents of your institution with the tools responsible for training the greatest leaders who work with sustainable development in orgs such as the United Nations, the World Bank Group and NGOs.

Objective:

My International Career 70%

Preparing
Talents for
International
Development
Organizations

Our workshops provide essential tips and information, along with hands-on simulations of working in international development organizations. They offer the best chance for students to prepare and secure their dream job.

What sets OpenIGO's Workshops apart?

INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT LIKE YOU'VE NEVER SEEN

Be ready for a deep immersion! The idea behind our workshops is to ensure that all participants have a career-changing experience that will propel their success in the most prestigious selection processes in the field. These career-focused events are like no other.

ACTIVE LEARNING

Through active learning, you will step into the shoes of an actual development professional, gaining hands-on experience with group case studies, interview simulations, and much more!

A TEAM OF EXPERTS AT YOUR SERVICE

As an interactive workshop, it will enable participants to develop essential competencies in International Development with the guidance of our experts! Having access to world-renowned specialists in the key practical areas of an international development organization is a significant advantage.

GAMIFICATION ELEMENTS

Want to learn while having fun? It’s possible! With the introduction of gamification elements on the Gather platform, you will experience all the transformative content of our career workshops in an immersive environment!

Workshops for Education Institutions

IDCE – International Development Careers Challenge

The International Development Careers Experience (IDCE) is a 5-week long transformational event with immersive group case study challenges led by experts. The event will present the most common career prospects in international development and strengthen essential competencies in participants, such as Public Speaking, Networking and Project Management. This event uses active learning methods such as Case Studies and Role-Playing and includes customized mentorship sessions.

Online Training for Staff & NGO Professionals

Monitoring & Evaluation Course

Enhance your proficiency in project monitoring and evaluation to ensure the effective and successful implementation of projects. Develop robust tracking strategies to achieve tangible results and broaden your career prospects.

Water Sanitation Hygiene (WASH)

WASH initiatives break the cycle of poverty by promoting productivity and redirecting funds from treating water-related diseases to economic development. Access to clean water and sanitation is key to fostering both individual well-being and a thriving economy.

Budgeting Essentials Course

Analyze real project budgets to acquire practical skills applicable to your NGO. Upon course completion, receive a comprehensive summary of recommended budgeting tools and techniques tailored for effective NGO financial management.

Project Cycle Management

Acquire comprehensive project management skills, from design to evaluation, encompassing logical framework utilization for budgeting and work plans. Learn effective monitoring and evaluation techniques, fostering the ability to track and report results within organizational frameworks.

Grants Management Course

Grants Management is a challenging task that requires a delicate balance. It involves ensuring that project teams possess the motivation to achieve meaningful results while also meeting all obligations outlined by the funding source.

Proposal Writing & Fundraising

The foundation of any development organization lies in effective proposal writing and fundraising activities. Therefore, to establish sustainable strategies, organizations need to enhance the skills and capabilities of their key staff members in the current and evolving trends of Proposal Writing and Fundraising.

PTSD & Burnout Prevention

The "PTSD and Burnout Prevention in NGOs" course is designed to equip professionals working in non-governmental organizations (NGOs) with the knowledge and skills necessary to understand, prevent, and manage post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and burnout.

Project Cycle Management

Acquire comprehensive project management skills, from design to evaluation, encompassing logical framework utilization for budgeting and work plans. Learn effective monitoring and evaluation techniques, fostering the ability to track and report results within organizational frameworks.

MEET OUR SPEAKERS

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.

Linda Bawazir

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.

K.C. Soares

International management and organization development executive and consultant with over 30 years of international experience in inter-governmental, public, non-profit, and academic organizations. Work includes developing and implementing training and development programs, organization redesign, coaching and mentoring, and strategic planning and culture change programs. Ph.D., Cornell University.

Margarete Sobral

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!

Analice Martinsson

Specialist consultant in Communication and International Relations based in Stockholm, Sweden. Specialization in Environmental Communication (Master's) in Stockholm and in Corporate Responsibility (MBA) in São Paulo. Has over 10 years of experience working with governments, the private sector, civil society and multilateral organizations (United Nations, IDB, EU) in countries such as Brazil, Sweden, India, the United States and Kenya.

Ingra Botelho

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.

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.

PAST WORKSHOPS

WORKSHOP - Kick-starting your career at the UN System

The event, organized in collaboration with ESADE - Business & Law School from Barcelona, successfully offered four workshop sessions to students, focusing on UN System selection processes.

WE - Navigating the UN Young Professionals Programme

This webinar was made in partnership with the UN Society from the London School of Economics (LSE) and streamed for more than 100 LSE students and professionals.

WEBINAR - Brazilian Representation at the UN: Be part of this story!

Streamed for more than 200 participants, including students from the best Brazilian universities.

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!

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!

ACTIVE LEARNING METHODS, GROUP-CASE STUDIES AND GAMIFICATION ELEMENTS to develop essential competencies for the future leaders of sustainable development

Empower the young talents of your institution with the tools responsible for training the greatest leaders who work with sustainable development in orgs such as the United Nations, the World Bank Group and NGOs.

Preparing Talents for International Development Organizations

Our workshops provide essential tips and information, along with hands-on simulations of working in international development organizations. They offer the best chance for students to prepare and secure their dream job.

What sets OpenIGO's Workshops apart?

INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT LIKE YOU'VE NEVER SEEN

Be ready for a deep immersion! The idea behind our workshops is to ensure that all participants have a career-changing experience that will propel their success in the most prestigious selection processes in the field. These career-focused events are like no other.

ACTIVE LEARNING

Through active learning, you will step into the shoes of an actual development professional, gaining hands-on experience with group case studies, interview simulations, and much more!

A TEAM OF EXPERTS AT YOUR SERVICE

As an interactive workshop, it will enable participants to develop essential competencies in International Development with the guidance of our experts! Having access to world-renowned specialists in the key practical areas of an international development organization is a significant advantage.

GAMIFICATION ELEMENTS

Want to learn while having fun? It’s possible! With the introduction of gamification elements on the Gather platform, you will experience all the transformative content of our career workshops in an immersive environment!

Workshops for Education Institutions

IDCE – International Development Careers Challenge

Kick-starting your career at the UN System​

How to find and apply for the perfect UN vacancy

Getting Ready for Young Professional Programs (YPPs)

Online Training for Staff & NGO Professionals

Monitoring & Evaluation Course

Enhance your proficiency in project monitoring and evaluation to ensure the effective and successful implementation of projects. Develop robust tracking strategies to achieve tangible results and broaden your career prospects.

Water Sanitation Hygiene (WASH)

WASH initiatives break the cycle of poverty by promoting productivity and redirecting funds from treating water-related diseases to economic development. Access to clean water and sanitation is key to fostering both individual well-being and a thriving economy.

Budgeting Essentials Course

Analyze real project budgets to acquire practical skills applicable to your NGO. Upon course completion, receive a comprehensive summary of recommended budgeting tools and techniques tailored for effective NGO financial management.

Project Cycle Management

Acquire comprehensive project management skills, from design to evaluation, encompassing logical framework utilization for budgeting and work plans. Learn effective monitoring and evaluation techniques, fostering the ability to track and report results within organizational frameworks.

Grants Management Course

Grants Management is a challenging task that requires a delicate balance. It involves ensuring that project teams possess the motivation to achieve meaningful results while also meeting all obligations outlined by the funding source.

Proposal Writing & Fundraising

PTSD & Burnout Prevention

The "PTSD and Burnout Prevention in NGOs" course is designed to equip professionals working in non-governmental organizations (NGOs) with the knowledge and skills necessary to understand, prevent, and manage post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and burnout.

Project Cycle Management

Acquire comprehensive project management skills, from design to evaluation, encompassing logical framework utilization for budgeting and work plans. Learn effective monitoring and evaluation techniques, fostering the ability to track and report results within organizational frameworks.