*We regret The Career Conference has reached capacity. SID-Washington is unable to accept additional registrations.
Thursday, April 12, 2007
1:00 p.m. –7:00 p.m.
Academy for Educational Development
8th Floor Conference Center, 1825 Connecticut Avenue, N.W.
Washington, DC 20009
The Washington Chapter of the Society for International Development is pleased to announce the Eighth Annual Career Conference.
The conference provides opportunities for entry-level professionals and mid-career professionals to advance their careers. Graduating college students and recent graduates are encouraged to attend to learn more about the industry.
For a detailed schedule of events, please download the agenda at the bottom of the page.
1:00 p.m. Registration
1:30 p.m. Welcome & Introductions
Jack Downey, Chair, SID-Washington Institutional Members Group; Senior Vice President and Chief Operating Officer, Academy for Educational Development
Asif M. Shaikh, President, SID-Washington; President and Chief Executive Officer, International Resources Group
2:00 p.m. Plenary Panel: Trends and Careers in International Development
Moderator: Raj Kumar, President, The Development Executive Group
Panelists:
Joan Dudik-Gayoso, Adjunct Professor, George Washington University
Alonzo Fulgham, Chief Operating Officer, USAID
3:30 p.m. Breakout Discussions
Entry-Level Panel: Breaking into Development
Moderator: Erin Tunney, Senior International Policy Advisor, Bread for the World
Panelists:
Cinnamon Dornsife, Associate Director, International Development Program, Johns Hopkins University SAIS
Jocelyn T. Mason, Deputy Director, UNDP Liaison Office, Washington D.C.
Ashley Muir, Associate, Entry Level Professional Program, Chemonics International Inc.
Mid-Level Panel: Advancing Your Career Across the Spectrum of Development Organizations- Government, Multilateral, Business and NGOs
Moderator: Melissa Brinkerhoff, Senior Vice President, CARANA Corporation
Panelists:
Julie Crudele, Vice President for Communications and Development, The Center for Development and Population Activities (CEDPA)
Mark Karns, Senior Privatization Advisor, USAID
Kristi Ragan, Strategic Advisor, USAID Global Development Alliances, DAI; Adjunct MSFS Faculty, Georgetown University
5:00 p.m. Exhibitors' Fair
6:00 p.m. Networking Reception
Confirmed Exhibitors include:
Academy for Educational Development (AED)
Creative Associates International, Inc.
Crown Agents Consultancy, Inc.
Development Alternatives, Inc. (DAI)
Development and Training Services, Inc.
The Development Executive Group
International Resources Group, Ltd. (IRG)
IRIS Center - University of Maryland
Management Systems International (MSI)
Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC)
USAID Global Development Alliance
The conference features:
* A Plenary Panel featuring Senior Executives discussing career opportunities and major trends in the field of international development
* Breakout Panels for mid-career and entry-level professionals
* An Exhibitors’ Fair where attendees may meet and network with potential employers
* Networking reception and informal discussion with senior recruiters
The Career Conference is an excellent opportunity to network and learn more about jobs in the field of international development.
The Career Conference has reached capacity in previous years. Please register early to guarantee your participation.
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