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2008 Annual Career Fair

 

REGISTRATION IS NOW CLOSED. WE HAVE REACHED FULL CAPACITY.

SID-Washington’s 2008 Annual Career Fair
Wednesday, May 7, 2008
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 D.C. Chapter of the Society for International Development is pleased to announce its Ninth Annual Career Fair.

The career fair will provide opportunities for entry-level professionals and mid-level professionals to advance their careers.  Graduating college students and recent graduates are encouraged to attend to learn more about the industry.

Our tentative agenda is as follows:

1:00 p.m. Registration                    (Academy Hall)
 
1:30 p.m.  Welcome                        (Academy Hall)  
Jack Downey, Senior Vice President and Chief Operating Officer,  Academy for Educational Development
 
1:45 – 2:00 p.m.   Introductions        (Academy Hall)
Betsy Bassan, President, SID-Washington; Senior Vice President, International Health Group, Chemonics International 
 
2:00 - 3:30 p.m. Plenary Panel          (Academy Hall)
Trends and Careers in International Development
Major policy and program priorities; development management  trends; implications for hiring/human resource decisions; illustrative careers in economic and social development
 
Moderator:
Kate Warren, Director of Global Recruitment Services, The Development Executive Group
 
Panelists:  
Tony Barclay, Chief Executive Officer, DAI
Janet Ballantyne, Development Leadership Initiative Coordinator, United States Agency for International Development
Nanette Cantrell, Vice President, Human Resources, CARE 
  
3:30 – 5:00 p.m.    Breakout Discussions
A.  Breaking into Development                             (Academy Hall)
For Entry-Level Professionals: types of entry-level positions; options for getting experience in developing countries; language, technical skills and other experience/education required; advice on resumes and interviews

Moderator:
Martin Tillman, Associate Director, Career Services, Paul H. Nitze School of Advanced International Studies, Johns Hopkins University

Panelists:
Hideki Mori, Program Manager, The Young Professionals Program, The World Bank Group
Christina Way, Program Officer for the International Development Fellows Program, Catholic Relief Services
Agnieszka Zieminska-Yank, Senior Vice President, Human Resources, Chemonics International                                                           
Christopher Gilson, Regional Manager, Mid-Atlantic Recruiting office, Peace Corps

B.  Advancing Your Career Across the Spectrum of Development Organizations - Government, Multilateral, Business and NGOs                (Vista Room)
For Mid-Level Professionals: finding your next niche, building on what you know, expanding your knowledge and experience to meet the evolving needs of program funders and implementers.
          
Moderator:
Dan Runde, Head, Partnership Development, International Finance Corporation

Panelists:
John Durkin, Senior Associate, Human Resources, National Democratic Institute for International Affairs
Sylvia Megret, Recruitment Systems Director, International Resources Group
Matt McLean, Vice President, Congressional and External Affairs, MCC
   
 5:00 - 7:00 p.m.   Exhibitors’ Fair                (Academy Hall)
SID-Washington Institutional Members have exhibits and representatives available to discuss job opportunities and program/project/sector focus at their respective organizations.
 
6:00 – 7:00 p.m.    Networking Reception            (Academy Hall)                                              
Co-Sponsored with The Development Executive Group

Confirmed Exhibitors to date include:

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The Career Fair will be an excellent opportunity to network and learn more about jobs in the field of international development.  Last year’s conference featured diverse exhibitors from various sectors of international development, including the American Red Cross, Chemonics International, the Shaw Group, the Peace Corps, USAID Global Development Alliance, and many others.
 
The Career Fair has reached capacity in previous years. Please register early to guarantee your participation.

Registration:

*Note*  Please be aware that affiliation with an SID-Washington Institutional Member does not automatically make you an Individual Member. Individual Membership must be previously obtained to receive the fair discount. Thank you in advance for properly registering.

REGISTRATION IS NOW CLOSED.

B) You can print out the attached registration form and mail it accompanied by a check made payable to:

The Society for International Development
1875 Connecticut Avenue, N.W., Suite 720, Washington, DC 20009

(Please indicate registrant’s name & “Career Fair” in Memo) 
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