Listen to Adi Walker, director of POD International Consulting. Adi will share with us his journey in the International and Humanitarian development sector.

An alumnus of a joint degree from SOAS university and the Imperial college, Adi will talk you through his career in Humanitarian development and will share with you his professional insights and some valuable tips and digital resources to enter this exciting sector. As usual, Laura Brammar will be your host for today’s episode. Enjoy the podcast!

Key points:

[01:16] - How will you describe yourself: a career starter, a career developer or a career changer?

[01:43] - The early stages of the career journey of Adi Walker

[03:48] - In which occasion you had to demonstrate courage in your professional life?

[05:10] - The importance of questioning the status quo and bureaucratic regulations

[06:54] - In which way students at the beginning of their career can find a job in International Development

[09:14]- Is there any part of the sector that is particularly famous for offering volunteering opportunities

[11:14] - The importance of getting involved in a wider range of projects

[12:41] - Are there any global trends, issues and changes that are impacting the International Development sector?

[15:69] – Are there opportunities within this sector also in Developed countries?

[18:13] - [Is there any source of information to keep abreast of the last tendencies in the sector?

[19:30] - And in terms of written publications, do you have any suggestions?

[20:42] - What advice would you give to a younger version of yourself looking to embark on this professional route? 

[23:10] – The importance of showing that you are eager to learn in the recruitment process and at work

[24:57] - Any tips for students that want to build the network in this field?

[29:44] - The importance once you have built your professional network, to keep in touch with those contacts

[30:45] - Does International development involve transdisciplinary work?

Links to resources and useful platforms mentioned by our alumnus, Adi Walker:

Download Free Books Online (Pdf & ePub Ebooks) (obooko.com)

ODI: Think change

International Development Services — DevelopmentAid

Sharing the best in global development research for policy and practice. | Eldis

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