Getting that EXPAT Job in International Development and Advancing

This book is for all aspiring, current and past Expatriates (Expats) wishing to work, advance or reflect on their career in international development assistance at organisations such as the United Nations (UN), European Union (EU) institutions, other intergovernmental organisations, NGOs, national institutions or also the private sector. The book provides hands-on, practical advice, based on experience, reflection, review - less scientific, but real and usable advice, for immediate possible application. It speaks to all the diligent, dedicated people committed to international development, seeking to collaborate in collegial spirit to improve peoples' lives all around the world in the realization of (sustainable) development goals.

J. F. Loeber is an international development professional with more than 25 years' experience in the United Nations (UN) system, European Union (EU) entities, national systems and the private sector. He has worked in both headquarters and field locations in ten countries on three continents, and has been on 200 official missions globally, foremost in the areas of procurement, logistics, supply chain, contracts, legal affairs, risk management, customer service, administration, human resources, programme and project management, technical cooperation, humanitarian aid, emergency/crisis management, grant management, resource mobilization, conference management, governance/rule of law, human rights, legal systems and diplomacy. Managing up to 750 personnel, J.F. Loeber has continually engaged in training, coaching and mentoring, i.a. as founder and CEO of a job coaching and consulting company. Visit his website at www.xpatjobsupport.com