The local talent war is on in Asia-Pacific
Find out what recruiters were looking for at the Career Forum and beyond
Development recruiters want more 'soft skills'
An inside look at what this means for job seekers
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About the Devex Career Forum
The Devex Career Forum brings together global development professionals looking for new career opportunities and recruiters from the leading development agencies around the world, for a day of networking and discussion about the latest trends facing global development hiring.
Hosted annually in Washington, DC for over six years, in addition to other global hubs like London, Brussels and Nairobi, our flagship career event will convene in Manila for the very first time on Wednesday June 11, 2014.
Recruiters representing 30+ of the world's leading development agencies will join us as exhibitors for a day of in-person networking with talent based in Asia. Accepted job seekers in attendance will also have the opportunity to gain practical advice for their personal career development, by attending workshops and panel discussions throughout the day.
- Wednesday, June 11, 2014
- 12:00PM – 6:00PM
- Metro Manila (Exact location to be provided upon acceptance to the event)
- Network one-on-one with representatives from major development organizations looking to hire in the region
- Find out what knowledge, skills and abilities are needed to be competitive for opportunities within these organizations
- Learn about and/or apply to many different positions all in one place at one time
- Get practical professional development advice by participating in breakout sessions and panel discussions throughout the day
12:00 PM
Registration Opens
1:00 - 2:00 PM
Keep Current: Finding your place in the next wave of global development
The international development landscape is undergoing transformative change. Trends like localization, increased private sector engagement, innovation and value for money are no longer just talking points and are now ingrained in global development work.
How are these changes affecting career opportunities in South East Asia? How can local and expat development professionals stay in demand in this dynamic sector? And what skills do professionals need to stay relevant in Manila and beyond?
This panel of distinguished leaders across several different development sectors will discuss how these trends are impacting who they hire, what skills are needed and what you can do to stand out.
2:00 - 5:00 PM
Career Fair in the Exhibition Hall
2:30 - 3:30 PM
Special breakout session: Behind the buzzword: Development jobs in innovation
Whether you work for a social enterprise, NGO, development agency, consulting firm or are a budding entrepreneur, innovation is becoming more and more important to establishing yourself as a leader in global development. Learn what it actually means to be an innovator, what jobs are available in this growing field- and the skills they require- and how to apply innovation to your area of expertise during this panel discussion.
3:45 - 4:45 PM
Special breakout session: Take the 'work' out of networking
You know you need to do it to advance your career, but do you have a winning strategy for networking? During this interactive workshop with executive & career coach Shana Montesol Johnson, explore how your mindset affects your networking results, get practical tips for framing your approach to play to your natural strengths and learn how to craft an effective elevator pitch.
5:00 - 6:00 PM
Open Networking Reception
You must apply to attend the Devex Career Forum in Manila. We look at the following criteria when accepting participants:
- Mid- to senior- career level
- 7+ years of experience working in international development
- Technical expertise
- Managerial background
- Project management skills
- Advanced degrees in relevant fields of study
- Experience working on projects funded by donors like USAID, DFAT (formerly AusAID), ADB and other major donors
FREE
For Devex members with a Career Account (pending application acceptance)
PHP 1,300 (USD 30)
Standard one-time attendance fee
PHP 4,400 (USD 99)
Upgrade to an annual Career Account and your attendance fee will be waived upon acceptance to the Forum.
"The Devex Career Forum was an eye opening experience for me. It was a unique opportunity to network with a number of NGOs I had limited exposure to."
Murithi Rugaita
(attended Nairobi Career Forum in 2013)
"A great networking opportunity that also enabled me to better understand the key needs of the development sector…"
Wanjiru Mwangi
(attended Nairobi Career Forum in 2013)
