In our new audio series DevProWomen2030, part of focus area DevPros 2030, Devex asks what skills are needed for women to succeed in global dev for 2030. In this six-part series, we’ll speak to women professionals, women leaders, and recruiters to find out how changes in the sector are impacting women, which positions will be in-demand, in addition to courses and resources to prepare for executive-level positions and entering the sector.Visit the DevPros 2030 focus area: https://www.devex.com/focus/devpros-2030
Latest episodes
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17 min
Ebony Lee on why lifelong learning is critical in the development space
In the sixth episode of DevProWomen2030, Devex talks to Ebony Lee, managing director of graduate programs at 2u, about lifelong learning and the role of online programs within that…
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20 min
Sylvia Megret on how employers can help women progress in their careers
In the fifth episode of DevProWomen2030, Devex talks to Sylvia Megret, COO at ACDI/ VOCA, about how employers can support women to develop the leadership skills of the future.
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14 min
Kimberly King on the 'superpowers' women in the sector need
Women in the global development sector face many of the same challenges those in the private sector do, according to Kimberly King, CEO of HumanTec and the One Island Institute. Bu…
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15 min
Angela Bruce-Raeburn on mentorship for women working in global development
In this third episode of DevProWomen2030, Devex talks to Angela Bruce-Raeburn from the Global Health Advocacy Incubator about the benefits of intentional mentorship for women of co…
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15 min
Nasra Ismail on the barriers to increased female leadership
Devex speaks to Nasra Ismail, a former country director of Somalia for Oxfam International, about the skills women will need to have to reach those leadership positions in a world…
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13 min
Helen Clark on the need for more women in global dev leadership
To kick off our six-part audio series DevProWomen2030, Devex talks to Helen Clark, former head of UNDP, on how the sector is changing and the implications for women in development.