Impactpool Career Podcast

Impactpool Career 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 remarkable careers within this field. Listen to their stories about how they once entered into this type of career, the choices that they have made, challenges that they have faced, and, not least, hear what advice they can share with you. Find jobs and more career resources at impactpool.org

Impactpool Career Podcast is a business podcast hosted by Impactpool for Career Growth, with 81 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 82. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Impactpool for Career Growth hosts Impactpool Career Podcast, a business show with 81 episodes published.

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  96. Development Aid's New Reality: A Conversation with Stephan Klingebiel

  Aug 19, 202645 min

  The rules of international development are being rewritten in real time. In this episode, we sit down with Dr Stephan Klingebiel, head of the Department of Inter- and Transnational Cooperation at the German Institute of Development and Sustainability (IDOS), for a frank look at what's really happening beneath the funding cuts and headlines. We cover the collapse of US development spending, the quiet fight over the language of the SDGs, why no single power is stepping up to fill the void, and what a record number of autocracies worldwide means for global governance. Klingebiel also shares his honest take on what this all means for careers in the sector, and the "pockets of effectiveness" still worth watching for. A must-listen for anyone working in, or hoping to work in, international development. Music by Merlijn Angad Gaur / Musical Minutes

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  96. Rudy Perecin Mareño at the World Bank Group: Advice from a Talent Discovery Leader

  Jul 9, 202652 min

  In this episode we meet Rudy Perecin Mareño, Global Program Lead for Talent Discovery at the World Bank Group. With over 20 years of experience advancing global talent, careers, and workforce development across mission-driven organizations, including the World Bank Group, the Inter-American Development Bank, and USAID-affiliated initiatives, Rudy shares practical insights into what it takes to build a meaningful international career. From flagship programs such as the WBG Young Professionals Program (YPP) and the WBG Pioneers Internship Program to broader trends shaping recruitment in global development, this conversation offers an inside look at how institutions identify, attract, and develop top talent worldwide. Discover how to navigate competitive recruitment processes, position yourself for impact-driven roles, and build a career that makes a difference. Music by Merlijn Angad Gaur / Musical Minutes

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  95. From 21 to 24.7: What CERN's Diversity Initiative Teaches Us About Culture Change

  May 26, 202642 minS0

  What does it take to move the needle on diversity in a large international organisation? In this episode, we meet with Louise Carvalho, Diversity & Inclusion Programme Leader at CERN, to talk about 25 by '25, a five-year, organisation-wide diversity drive with a clear deadline and measurable targets. We discuss what worked, what didn't, and why the hardest part may still lie ahead: ensuring that diverse talent doesn't just get hired, but stays and thrives. Music by Merlijn Angad Gaur / Musical Minutes

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  94. The Hidden Support System: How Governments Help You Land International Jobs

  Apr 16, 202636 minS0

  The Hidden Support System: How Governments Help You Land International Jobs Most international job seekers go it alone. But in many countries, government support for UN, EU, and multilateral careers exists, is free, and often completely unknown. In this episode, we meet with Anita Konijn, Dutch Ambassador and National Coordinator for International Positions at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, about a resource that professionals worldwide consistently overlook: government support for international careers. From comprehensive coaching programs to insider intelligence on upcoming vacancies, many countries offer far more than most applicants realise. Anita explains why governments across the globe invest strategically...

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  93. Inside Humanitarian Recruitment: How the Danish Refugee Council Hires for Crisis Zones

  Mar 19, 202635 minS0

  How does the Danish Refugee Council recruit for operations across 30+ countries, many in protracted conflict zones? Iosif Emmanouil Sofios, Recruitment Specialist at DRC, explains how to balance speed with safeguarding standards, what really matters beyond your CV, and why transferable skills from other sectors count more than you might think. Whether you're considering humanitarian work or curious about how global organizations build teams in challenging contexts, this conversation offers practical insights into what it takes to connect the right people with meaningful work serving displaced populations. Learn more about emergency rosters and rapid deployment, what DRC looks for in candidates...

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