International Development Studies Career Paths
Career Paths
(some of these positions require additional education and/or experience)
| community development environmental work project planner/monitor/evaluator financial administrator instructor project manager consultant public relations journalist commentator nature conversancy coordinator |
fundraiser lobbyist human resources manager market research analyst international recruiter strategic planning consultant grants administrator project liaison officer volunteer manager professor lawyer |
Skills Developed
• Ability to problem solve and assess situations
• Program planning/monitoring/evaluation
• Understand the dynamics of conflict
• Communicate complex ideas
• Decision making skills
• Oral and written communication skills
• Facilitating participatory approaches in groups and communities
• Ability to meet deadlines, time management skills
• Organizational skills
• Appreciation of and interest in cultural diversity
