Impactpool Career Podcast

She moved from commercial banking into the international development world. In this episode we talk to Ann Rennie, responsible for human resources and one of the Deputy Director Generals for the Asian Development Bank (ADB). “I kind of fell into banking, but then I always was missing something. There was something that wasn’t there”, says Ann Rennie. She has had executive roles at the World Bank,...

After her first job after university, resettling Vietnamese refugees in Finland, she’s done four different UN entities, nine field duty stations, and three headquarters including the UN Secretariat in New York. Laura Londén just hit her 25th anniversary in the UN system and has worked in every single aspect of operational support. “That makes me a UN veteran and it also makes me a UN gypsy. I’m al...

In this episode you will get useful career advice from Charles Cisney, Global HR-director of Pact, an international nonprofit organization open for all nationalities. Listen to how Pact supports people in over 25 countries through establishing local solutions and partnerships. “At the end of the day we’re all working towards the same thing which is in the service of people, helping them live bette...

Sajid Ali has over 15 years of experience from IUCN, the International Union for Conservation of Nature, which is the oldest environmental organization in the world. In this episode you will learn more about: - IUCN and their recruitment needs - What are the challenges and rewards from a career within a global organization - Important lessons –It’s not all about your expertise! - What are the pers...

Julia started her career with the United Nations when she got a JPO position with UNDP 25 years ago. Since then she has worked for UNOPS, UNHCR and ITU. In this episode she will share some of her experiences from these years and give some valuable career tips.

Michael Emery is the Director of Human Resources at UNFPA, the United Nations Population Fund. He started his career as a teacher in Australia and has since then had a remarkable career with different UN organizations. In this interview you will hear Michael share some of his experiences and valuable advice. Hear what Michel believes are essential skills and qualities if you you want to work with...

Introduction episode for the Impactpool (former UNjobfinder) Career Podcast by INTALMA. This podcast is for all of you who are interested in a career within the United Nations, European Union, Development Banks, intergovernmental or non-governmental organisations. By following this podcast you are going to hear interviews with people who are having a remarkable careers within this field; to hear t...