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Impactpool Career Podcast85. Karim Benammar: Why This Amsterdam Philosopher Is Revolutionizing How We Think About HiringJoin us for a thought-provoking conversation with Amsterdam-based philosopher Karim Benammar, who's challenging the very foundations of how we recruit and think about talent.
In this episode, Karim shares his radical ideas about hiring – from why you should consider candidates who 'hate' your company to why university degrees might be completely irrelevant. Drawing on his international background, which spans England, America, Japan, and the Netherlands, as well as his experience working with the UN, Karim offers a fresh philosophical perspective on age-old HR problems.
What you'll discover:
- Why traditional CVs, interviews, and experience requirements are failing us
- The "da...2025-07-2457 min
Impactpool Career Podcast84. Pursuing a Career in Humanitarian Work: Pathways to Joining the ICRCReady to make a real impact? Join Mohini Ghai-Kramer, Head of Learning and Development at the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC), as she reveals what it really takes to break into humanitarian work.
Discover the two distinct career pathways at ICRC - the specialist route for experts and the unique generalist path developed in-house. Learn about essential skills like intercultural competence and negotiation, plus get practical advice on transitioning into the sector.
Mohini dispels common myths about humanitarian work (it's not just about good intentions!) and shares insights on ICRC's comprehensive learning ecosystem spanning 90 countries. Whether you're considering...2025-07-0336 min
Impactpool Career Podcast83. Breaking Barriers: How Neurodivergent Professionals can Thrive in International OrganizationsJoin Satomi Ogata, founder of Beyond Bias and late-diagnosed neurodivergent HR professional, as she shares 15 years of insights from international organizations. Discover why traditional DEI approaches often fail neurodivergent talent, learn practical strategies for creating truly inclusive workplaces, and get game-changing interview questions to evaluate potential employers.
From Singapore to UN agencies in Denmark, Satomi reveals the gap between inclusion theory and practice—and offers universal design solutions that benefit everyone. Essential listening for neurodivergent professionals, HR practitioners, and anyone building careers in international development.
Key takeaways: How to navigate disclosure decisions, spot genuinely inclusive employers, and why small workplace ad...2025-06-2640 min
Impactpool Career Podcast82. Building Highways of Knowledge: Exploring Careers at the European Southern ObservatoryJoin Fiona Brazil, Head of HR at the European Southern Observatory, for insights into careers building the world's most powerful telescopes. From 8-day shifts in Chile's Atacama Desert to engineering the "Extremely Large Telescope," discover what it's really like working for an organization that pushes the boundaries of human knowledge.
Fiona shares practical advice on breaking into international scientific organizations and essential tips for authentic applications in the age of AI. Perfect for engineers seeking purpose-driven work or anyone curious about careers among the stars.
Music by Merlijn Angad Gaur / Musical Minutes2025-06-1045 min
Impactpool Career Podcast81. How One WHO Staff Member Sparked a Global MovementWhen WHO economist Tania Cernuschi couldn't sleep through her children's coughing in January 2025, she had an audacious idea: what if one billion people each donated just one dollar to support global health? Within days of launching the One World Movement, it was raising $10,000 daily and has now generated over $500,000 from 10,000+ supporters.
In this episode, Tania and WHO Foundation's Sandra Sorial reveal how individual donations democratize global health funding, why multilateral cooperation benefits everyone (including your local pharmacy visits), and how this grassroots movement is creating unexpected pathways into global health careers. From midnight musings to a movement that's raised over $5...2025-05-2744 min
Impactpool Career Podcast80. How Amar Bokhari Transformed His Family Business into a Social Enterprise PowerhouseAfter 20 years at the United Nations, Amar Bokhari took a leap of faith to revitalize his family's textile business in Pakistan. In this episode, discover how he transformed a traditional rug company into a thriving social enterprise that employs 450 people, provides free education to 1,000 children, and operates on 100% solar power.
Amar shares his unique perspective as a Norwegian-Pakistani entrepreneur and offers invaluable insights on balancing purpose with profitability. Whether you're an aspiring social entrepreneur or interested in sustainable business practices, this conversation provides both practical wisdom and inspiration for making business a force for good in the 21st century.
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Impactpool Career Podcast79. Christel Adamou, OPEC Fund: Shaping International Development with a People-Centered ApproachJoin us for an insightful conversation with Christel Adamou, HR Director at the OPEC Fund for International Development. Discover what makes this Vienna-based multilateral development bank unique, from its diverse workforce to its focus on impactful projects fighting poverty worldwide.
Christel shares valuable career advice from her 20 years in international development, discusses entry pathways including internships and specialized programs, and reveals why Vienna offers an exceptional quality of life for international professionals.
Whether you're considering a career in development or curious about multilateral institutions, this episode provides practical insights into making a global impact.
Music by Merlijn Angad Gaur / Musical...2025-04-2425 min
Impactpool Career Podcast78. IDB's Ines Olano Shares Insights on Cross-Cultural Leadership and Women's DevelopmentIn this episode of the Impactpool podcast series, we meet with Ines Olano, Chief of Talent Management at the Inter-American Development Bank.
With 30 years of global experience at companies like Unilever, Bayer, and Honeywell, Ines shares insights on cross-cultural leadership, women's development initiatives, and her transition from corporate to development sectors. Learn about practical strategies for building professional networks, enhancing organizational culture, and measuring talent development success.
Discover how personal values and international experience shape effective leadership in today's interconnected world.
Music by Merlijn Angad Gaur / Musical Minutes2025-04-0935 min
Impactpool Career Podcast77. Sarah Clapham, OPCW: Neurodivergent woman breaking barriers in science and diplomacyIn this Impactpool podcast, we sit down with Sarah Clapham, Science Policy Officer at the Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW). Sarah shares her remarkable journey from chemistry researcher to international policy expert while offering valuable insights into navigating STEM fields as both a woman and a neurodivergent professional.
Discover how Sarah's neurodivergent perspective brings unique strengths to her work translating complex scientific concepts for diplomats and policymakers. She discusses the challenges of gender bias in male-dominated environments, the progress she's witnessed throughout her career, and provides practical advice for aspiring women in STEM.
This episode offers valuable...2025-03-2546 min
Impactpool Career Podcast76. International Relocation and Driving Impact: A Look Inside AIIB with Scott FitzgeraldIn this episode we meet with Scott Fitzgerald, Head of Talent Acquisition at the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank. We speak about how this multilateral organization is powering sustainable infrastructure across Asia, from renewable energy in Kazakhstan to satellite connectivity in Indonesia.
Scott shares insights from his journey from rural Canada to Beijing, offers practical advice on international relocation, and reveals what AIIB looks for in candidates during this period of rapid growth. Whether you're considering a career in development or curious about life abroad, this episode delivers valuable perspectives from a talent acquisition leader with truly global experience!
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Impactpool Career Podcast75. From Service Industry to UNICEF: How Eugenia Olliaro's early work shaped her Humanitarian PathIn this inspiring Impactpool Podcast, Eugenia Olliaro shares her remarkable career path from working in the service industry to becoming the Manager of Data Governance at UNICEF.
Music by Merlijn Angad Gaur / Musical Minutes
Eugenia speaks about how her experiences across nearly ten countries shaped her perspective, from her early work with migrant communities to her roles as a UN Volunteer in Tajikistan and emergency response in Kenyan refugee camps. Throughout her journey, Eugenia highlights how connections with extraordinary people worldwide have been her greatest source of motivation.
The episode offers valuable insights on personal growth in international development, with...2025-02-2533 min
Impactpool Career Podcast74. From Cultural Exchange to Global Impact: A Conversation with UNDP's Jean-Luc MarcelinWhat does it take to build a career advancing sustainable development across cultures and continents? Hear Jean-Luc Marcelin, Talent Acquisition and Partnership Specialist at the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) share his journey in international development and valuable insights for aspiring UN professionals!
Music by Merlijn Angad Gaur / Musical Minutes2025-01-2841 min
Impactpool Career Podcast73. Micheal Conneely - Director, Human Resources Management at UNIDO - Reimagining Careers and HRFrom military service to managing global talent - in this episode, we meet with Micheal Conneely, Director of Human Resources Management at UNIDO.
Micheal shares his fresh perspectives on how traditional career paths are evolving in international organizations; how to ensure promoting diversity and inclusion in a global workforce; the role of AI and automation in transforming HR practices and the current trends shaping the future of HR in international organizations.
We speak about UNIDO's diverse work across more than 60 countries, from addressing world hunger through agribusiness initiatives to promoting sustainable industrial development and climate action, ensuring delivery of the...2025-01-0742 min
Impactpool Career Podcast72. Impactpool Podcast - An internship with the Green Climate FundIn this episode, intern Emma Nijssen takes us behind the scenes at the Green Climate Fund (GCF), sharing insights from her roles in accreditation and investment operations. From navigating project partnerships to discovering unexpected career opportunities, Emma discusses what it really takes to join this unique climate finance institution and make the most of the experience.
Music by Merlijn Angad Gaur / Musical Minutes2024-12-0212 min
Impactpool Career Podcast71. Daiga Barone - Talent Acquisition Team Lead at the ICCIn this Impactpool Podcast, we meet with the ICC's Talent Acquisition Team Lead, Daiga Barone.
We look at the challenges and strategies of recruitment and human resources management; Daiga shares her own diverse career path, from the private sector to the public service of the ICC, and discusses the ICC's efforts to efficiently process a surge of job applications while ensuring diversity and inclusion in its workforce.
Besides that, we speak about the potential use of AI in talent acquisition, the importance of employee well-being, and Daiga's approach to team management and personal development.
Enjoy!
Music by Merlijn Angad Gaur...2024-10-2336 min
Impactpool Career Podcast70. Michael Emery - Director, Division for Human Resources Management at the IOMImpactpool meets with Michael Emery, Director, Division for Human Resources Management at IOM - UN Migration.
Micheal has a long working history in HR and dare we say it, always interesting stories to share!
In this podcast we speak about his broad experience as an HR director, his take on advancing an inclusive workplace; the positive impact the Covid pandemic may have had on staff wellbeing initiatives; and, the future of HR in international organizations. Of course, we take this opportunity to have Micheal advise on essentials when you are considering applying for the IOM.
Music by Merlijn Angad Gaur...2024-09-0434 min
Impactpool Career Podcast69. Sophie Rwegera Khadhraoui - Head of Staffing Division at the ICRCIn this podcast, we meet with Sophie Rwegera Khadhraoui who is the Head of Staffing Division at the International Committee of the Red Cross.
In our discussion we touch upon Sophie’s career path in the ICRC, the insights that data analytics bring in the decision-making process for workforce planning, and how the ICRC nurtures talent and facilitates staff mobility within the organization, upskilling their workforce, and fostering professional growth opportunities.
And again we will not shy away from discussing what candidates should prepare for when they want to apply; in this case for the ICRC.
Enjoy this episode with an...2024-07-1734 min
Impactpool Career Podcast68. Liza Rubinstein - Head of Impact at Carbon EquityIn this Impactpool podcast episode, we meet with Liza Rubinstein - Co-Founder and Head of Impact at Carbon Equity.
Carbon Equity focuses on investments in climate technology solutions with a vision of a carbon net-zero economy. Through different investment portfolios, it enables investors to contribute to a sustainable future - a true company with impact.
As we meet at their office in Amsterdam we speak about what drove the co-founders to start this company; we discuss the challenges and opportunities and talk about interesting technologies that can help us tackle the climate issue. There are so many fantastic initiatives out...2024-04-1738 min
Impactpool Career Podcast67. Deepa Pindolia - Global Health Consultant at the WHOIn this Impactpool podcast, we meet with global health expert Dr. Deepa Pindolia.
Deepa has over a decade of experience in strategically leading malaria and Neglected Tropical Disease (NTD) programs across Africa. Amongst others, she has worked for the Clinton Health Access Initiative and is now employed as a Consultant at the World Health Organisation.
In this episode we discuss, amongst others, her involvement and the importance of these programmes; her career path and how internships helped her shape her career choices; and her choice to be a full-time parent, taking a break from work, and how this ‘hardest decision of...2024-03-2635 min
Impactpool Career Podcast66. Terre des Hommes - The issue of girls marriages in AsiaIn this podcast Regional Director Asia Bushra Zulfiqar speaks about why girls get married early; what can be done, what is being done to address this issue and the challenges Terre des Hommes encounters to arrive at a child-marriage-free Asia.
Globally, each year, 12 million girls are married before the age of 18. This is 23 girls every minute and one girl every three seconds. These are staggering numbers...
Listen to the efforts made to improve the lives of young girls.
Besides that, we also speak about Diversity & Inclusion in the workplace.
Music by Merlijn Angad Gaur / Musical Minutes2024-03-1422 min
Impactpool Career Podcast65. Olufemi Elias - Legal Expert, Judge and former Registrar IRMCTIn this podcast, we meet with Olufemi Elias, former Registrar (United Nations Assistant Secretary-General) of the International Residual Mechanism for Criminal Tribunals (IRMCT).
Today, he works as an independent Judge for ‘Administrative Tribunals’ and a visiting Professor in International Law at Queen Mary, University of London.
Amongst others, we discuss his fascination with the international legal system; he shares his advice with those who want to work within the Legal frameworks of international organisations; and still being a musician himself, we discuss the importance of being who you are, and keeping doing the things that inspire you that are not part...2024-02-2738 min
Impactpool Career Podcast64. Paolo Bernasconi - Director of HR at OSCEIn this episode of our Impactpool podcast series, we meet with Paolo Bernasconi, the Director of Human Resources of the OSCE.
We discuss quite a few topics that have to do with attitudes and behaviours in the workplace.
In the discussion, Paolo speaks about the importance of vulnerability: we speak about HR being a safe space and the importance it plays in the individual growth of people.
We also discuss how important it is to engage with those who are sceptical about embracing diversity, in order to make the workplace inclusive, and obviously, we do not want to miss the...2024-02-0639 min
Impactpool Career Podcast63. Ndunge Evelyn Pavao - Associate HR Director, Talent Acquisition at CHAIIn this episode, we meet with Ndunge Evelyn Pavao who works as the Associate HR Director, Talent Acquisition at Clinton Health Access Initiative and is also the founder of Kweli Noir, a review website created for anyone who identifies as Black, Indigenous, or a Person of Color.
We speak about her role in CHAI, and what they are looking for when recruiting; we dive into what it means to successfully manage a diverse and inclusive workforce, we talk about her review website and what it means to her and how it helps others make an informed decision; and we speak...2023-12-1845 min
Impactpool Career Podcast62. David Bearfield - Director of HR at UNDPIn this episode, we speak with David about his belief on how HR can make a strong impact on the well-being of staff in the public sector, and how the intelligence, skills, commitment, passion, and courage of the people who work for them make the difference. We touch upon the grading system of the UN; and how to make a real difference when it comes to Diversity and Inclusion in your hiring of staff. And of-course we learn more about what drives him as person doing the work he does, with so much passion.
Music by Merlijn Angad Gaur / Musical...2023-11-2935 min
Impactpool Career Podcast61. Catty Bennet Sattler - Director of HR at UNHCRIn this episode of our Impactpool podcast series we meet with Catty Bennet Sattler, the Director of Human Resources of the UNHCR.
We touch upon her passion for HR and her care for personal wellbeing, how to prepare when you are interested to work in the humanitarian field, and, last but not least, what Catty believes has been critical as a personal trait throughout her career.
Music by Merlijn Angad Gaur / Musical Minutes2023-11-2141 min
Heja Framtiden415. Emil Boettge: En jobbplattform för dig som vill rädda världenVart vänder man sig om man vill jobba med impact på global nivå? Svenska plattformen Impactpool vill vara din väg in i världsförbättrandet. Med en miljon användare och hundratals jobb inom FN, EU och en hel drös med ideella organisationer finns det gott om möjligheter. Vi träffade Chief Revenue Officer Emil Boettge under Stockholm Impact Week när bolaget ställde ut på Impact Job Fair. // Inspelat på Epicenter i Stockholm. // Programledare: Christian von Essen // Läs mer på hejaframtiden.se och prenumerera på nyhetsbrevet! 2023-01-1310 min
Impactpool Career PodcastImpactpool Career Podcast with Claudia Rodriguez - UN OCHAImpactpool Career Podcast with Claudia Rodriguez - UN OCHA by Impactpool for Career Growth2020-10-2942 min
Impactpool Career PodcastCareer Podcast - IOM - Jo RispoliInternational Organizartion for Migration (IOM) - Jo Rispoli Chairman of the Global Staff Association Committee2020-01-2447 min
Impactpool Career PodcastCareer Podcast - Jo Rispoli, IOM Chairman of Global Staff Association CommitteeLearn about what are the policies and regulations rolled out at the IOM to protect, and support their staff.2020-01-2410 min
Impactpool Career PodcastSaman Saidi - Humanitarian Communications Manager at Save the Children.Saman Saidi is the Humanitarian Communications Manager at Save the Children. Saman has worked with Communication for many years and has extensive humanitarian experience. In this episode, he explains what it was like to save people from drowning in the mediterranean sea, what it is like to constantly be on stand-by to go to an emergency, and why he started to work with Communication in the first place.
- I was literally saving peoples lives, picking people up from the water, and seeing and meeting people that are more or less always traumatized when they get onboard. It was definitely...2019-12-1311 min
Impactpool Career PodcastWhat´s it like on a vessel in the Mediterranean sea? - Saman SaidiSaman Saidi is the Humanitarian Communications Manager at Save the Children. Saman has worked with Communication for many years and has extensive humanitarian experience. In this episode, he explains what it was like to save people from drowning in the mediterranean sea, what it is like to constantly be on stand-by to go to an emergency, and why he started to work with Communication in the first place.
- I was literally saving peoples lives, picking people up from the water, and seeing and meeting people that are more or less always traumatized when they get onboard. It was definitely...2019-12-1311 min
Impactpool Career PodcastMaking an impact – how to make an impact in Afghanistan? - Sandra KuklaSandra Kukla is the Reporting Specialist at the Swedish Committee for Afghanistan in Kabul. Sandra moved from working in the private sector to the field of international development and a job in Afghanistan. In this episode, she explains why and how she made that shift in her career, what she finds as most rewarding about working in the global impact sector, and what it’s like to be a woman working in Afghanistan.
- Knowing that you have an immediate impact on the lives of many Afghans, thousands of Afghans are not only rewarding but definitely motivating. So, I really en...2019-12-1304 min
Impactpool Career PodcastMaking an impact – how to achieve zero hunger? - Gerard RebelloGerard Rebello is the Head of Supply Chain at WFP in Nigeria. Gerard has worked with logistics for many years and has an extensive humanitarian experience. In this episode, he explains how his work helps people in need to receive food, what it’s like to work with logistics in humanitarian situations, and how he got into that field in the first place.
- You might literally have to even have donkeys carry bags because that’s the only way you can get from this point to the people we are serving so you know the reward and the thrill is i...2019-12-1301 min
Impactpool Career PodcastMaking an impact – what does a good CV look like? - Anna CookAnna Cook is the Deputy Group Leader – Talent Acquisition at CERN in Geneva. Anna has a longstanding experience in working with human resources and talent acquisition. In this episode, she explains what she looks for when reading CV’s and application letters, which skills she sees as the most needed, and why she went into the field of human resources.
- I always had a very keen interest in people and curiosity for them, and for the recruitment function in particular. So, I think it is a very happy chance that I’ve ended up here and I am very gratef...2019-12-1301 min
Impactpool Career PodcastLearn directly from a Recruitment Manager at UN HeadquartersLearn directly from a Recruitment Manager’s voice at UN Secretariat how to succeed in your career at UN Secretariat? See to him explaining how he got there himself and what are they looking for in candidates.
He told us his best advice for a successful career at the United Nations and much more.
Our conversation answers some of the following questions:
-What career decision accelerated his career the most?
-How he started his UN career?
-Did his expectations match the reality?
-What are recruiters at UN headquarters looking for in candidates?
He told us his best advice for a su...2019-12-1301 min
Impactpool Career PodcastMaking an impact – how to mitigate climate change? - Rana GhoneimRana Ghoneim is the Chief, Energy Systems and Infrastructure Division at UNIDO in Vienna. Rana has a longstanding experience in working with UNIDO and in the energy sector. In this episode, she explains how her work helps mitigate climate change, what it’s like to work in the energy sector, and why she got into that field in the first place.
- It’s the fact that I see that we are really making a change in peoples lives because often we go to start a project and there are issues that we have to tackle and be it providing elec...2019-12-1322 min
Impactpool Career PodcastImpactpool Career Story - What is it like working at an UNHCR refugee camp as a Senior Officer?We had a conversation with Roupen Alexandrian who holds the position of Senior Officer, Durable Solutions at UNHCR, based in one of the biggest refugee camps today. We asked him all the details that will help you have a clear idea of how successful careers happen at the United Nations.2019-12-1206 min
Impactpool Career PodcastCoaching on a global level at the World Bank Group - Stefano OlmetiListen to our podcast with Stefano Olmeti, a global coach who specializes in working internationally with mission-driven professionals and change-makers. Learn from his experience as the Coaching Manager of the World Bank Group, where he directed 1,000+ coaching engagements to assist staff worldwide in preparing for career advancements, enhancing impact, and transitioning successfully to new roles.2019-12-1208 min
Impactpool Career PodcastHow to have a successful career working with Human Rights - Antonia de MeoImpactpool has interviewed Antonia de Meo, Chief of Human Rights and Rule of Law Service in United Nations Support Mission in Libya, Representative of Office of UNHCR in Libya, Based in Tripoli2019-12-1209 min
Impactpool Career PodcastImpactpool Podcast Episode 23 Thomas Neufing - Chief, UNOGIn this episode, we talk to Thomas Neufing, currently heading the Centre for Learning and Multilingualism (CLM) at UNOG. Thomas has focused over the last 15 years on leadership and management development programmes. Listen about his educational and professional background in various development programmes and humanitarian and peacekeeping assignments.2019-11-2146 min
Impactpool Career PodcastImpactpool Career Podcast: Episode 22In this episode, we had the opportunity to talk to Maudo Jallow, currently working at the Tony Blair Institute alongside the Ministry of Trade and Industry in Accra, Ghana.
Maudo is a young professional that has worked for the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), United Nations Research Institute for Social Development (UNRISD) and United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) as well as the founder of New Nation, an NGO in The Gambia, his country of origin.
Listen to his educational background and motivations that inspired him to choose this career path. Maudo shares exclusive tips for all young professionals interested...2019-10-0413 min
Impactpool Career PodcastEpisode 20: Making an impact – how to make workplaces inclusive?Michelle Walker is the People Business Partner for International at Leonard Cheshire in London. Michelle has a long-standing experience working in human resources. In this episode, Michelle explains the impact their organization has while working with people experiencing some form of disability, how they ensure that their workplace is inclusive, and how it all once began.
- We are a pan-disability charity and in a nutshell we support individuals to live, learn and work independently as they choose whatever their ability and we do that globally, says Michelle Walker.2019-06-2817 min
Impactpool Career PodcastEpisode 19: Making an impact – how to bring sight to blind and low-vision people?Alexander Hauerslev Jensen is the Chief, Commercial Officer at Be my Eyes in Denmark. Be my Eyes is a mobile app that is bringing sight to blind and low-vision people. In this episode, Alexander explains how Be my Eyes works and the background to why it was initiated.
- And people really want to help out and I think it’s beautiful to see that in a world where news and all politics can be slightly depressing every now and then, it’s just nice to see that people just want to help each other out. Like Be my Eyes does...2019-06-2023 min
Impactpool Career PodcastEpisode 18: Making an impact – how is disability included in recruitment processes?Niels Lohmann is the Team Lead Capacity Development at UNV in Bonn. Niels has worked with human resources and in particular with aspects facing persons with disabilities for a long time. In this episode, he explains what the role of UNV is, and how they ensure that persons with disabilities are included in recruitment processes.
- Around the theme of inclusion and disability, so that is specifically looking at how do we become more accessible and inclusive in our volunteer mobilization activities, how do we enable people with disabilities and special needs also serve as volunteers within the UN system...2019-06-1421 min
Impactpool Career PodcastEpisode 17: Making an impact – how to ensure equal opportunities for all?Marko Vuoriheimo is the founder and CEO of Chabla in Finland. Chabla is a mobile app that allows deaf to make and receive phone calls through an interpreter. In this episode, Marko explains how Chabla works and the background to why he started it. Marko is using sign language and the voice we hear in the podcast is the translator’s.
- Just spontaneously want to go to a bank and discuss with somebody, I can’t do that because I’m deaf and all hearing people seem to be afraid of me if I do that. So this was someth...2019-06-0724 min
Impactpool Career PodcastEpisode 16: Making an impact – how to provide higher education for refugees?Rohit Kakar is the Head of Human Resources at Kiron in Berlin. Rohit has longstanding experience in working with human resources. In this episode, he explains how Kiron helps refugees to have access to higher education, and how his own background has inspired him to join this field of work.
- What we actually believe in is that education can change lives, transform communities and build bridges and therefore we have built a digital platform called the Kiron campus to ensure that our students receive access to high-quality education not just for academic and professional purposes but also for personal...2019-05-2819 min
Impactpool Career PodcastEpisode 15: Making an impact – how to improve small scale farmers farming capacity?Lizzie Merrill is the Chief, Operating Officer at Ignitia in Ghana. Lizzie has extensive experience in working with both aid organizations as well as social enterprises. In this episode, she explains how her work helps small scale farmers improve their farming capacities, what it’s like to work with a social enterprise, and how to develop a successful innovation project.
- So when I learned about social entrepreneurship, which was both the sort of direct impact working with customers and beneficiaries and a sort of sustainable business model, this I think, this is the nexus that I want to work in...2019-05-2120 min
Impactpool Career PodcastEpisode 13: Making an impact – how is a Gender and Diversity perspective ensured?Lisa Akero is the Gender and Diversity Coordinator at IFRC in Geneva. Lisa has extensive experience in working with gender and diversity issues. In this episode, she explains how her work ensures a gender and diversity perspective in all emergencies, what it’s like to work with gender and diversity, and why she ended up in that field in the first place.
- I find it extremely important and very very motivating when you can see change, when you can make change happen. When you can support processes or action that creates for a more equal and faire society, says Li...2019-05-0326 min
Impactpool Career PodcastEpisode 12: Making an impact – what role does social enterprises have?Marta Aretakis Terne is the Head of Marketing and Communication at Better Shelter in Sweden. Marta has a longstanding experience in Marketing and Communication. In this episode, she explains how her work has helped displaced persons receive a good shelter, what it’s like to work with a social enterprise, and how to develop a successful innovation project.
- So we are the innovators and our role is to be the fast and the agile and the less bureaucratic organization and partner to these big, big aid providers. We can work a lot faster but we can also help them tr...2019-04-2623 min
Impactpool Career PodcastEpisode 9: Making an impact – how to deliver on the Sustainable Development Goals?Robert Piper is the Assistant Secretary General of the United Nations Development Coordination Office in New York. Robert has a longstanding experience in international development, humanitarian response and peacebuilding at the United Nations. In this episode, he explains the role of the UN Development Coordination Office, the background to the Talent roster and what kind of profiles he is looking for.
- Working with the United Nations is an incredible privilege and it is a badge of honour to be part of the UN and it comes with a set of values. So, I think you join the UN in...2019-04-0518 min
Impactpool Career PodcastEpisode 7: Making an impact – how to save a refugee’s life?Annika Sandlund is the Chief, Interagency and Coordination Unit at the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees headquarter in Geneva. Annika has extensive experience and has been working with refugees in many different countries and in different geographical regions. In this episode, she explains how her work has helped the lives of refugees, what’s it like to work with a humanitarian organization, and why she got into that field in the first place.
- As a journalist I went to the Balkans to report from the wars at the Balkans, and I was quite disillusioned. I was relatively young an...2019-03-2226 min
Impactpool Career PodcastEpisode 6: Making an impact – what role does research play?Marylene Wamukoya is the Senior Data Analyst at the Africa Population Health Research Center in Kenya. Marylene has extensive experience working in demographics, health and poverty dynamics research in Africa. In this episode, she explains how research are used, how it has had a positive impact o the African continent, and why she chose to become a researcher in the field of development.
- To transform lives in Africa through research, and then I realized that I also aligns my own personal kind of goal, which is that if I leave anyone behind I will be leaving myself behind. So...2019-03-1526 min
Impactpool Career PodcastEpisode 5: Making an impact – how to promote Gender Equality?Comfort Lamptey is UN Women’s Country Representative in Nigeria. Comfort has spent most of her professional life working on gender issues. In this episode, she explains how her interest in promoting gender equality started out of curiosity of where all the women were, how she sees the necessity to transform societies, and what helped her to move all the way to a top position within the UN.
- I had been working in an organization that was responsible for process of conflict resolution, mediation, preventive diplomacy, and I was very struck as a very young professional and I was ve...2019-03-0836 min
Impactpool Career PodcastEpisode 4: Making an impact – how to make an impact in Afghanistan?Sandra Kukla is the Reporting Specialist at the Swedish Committee for Afghanistan in Kabul. Sandra moved from working in the private sector to the field of international development and a job in Afghanistan. In this episode, she explains why and how she made that shift in her career, what she find as most rewarding about working in the global impact sector, and what it’s like to be a woman working in Afghanistan.
- Knowing that you have an immediate impact on the lives of many Afghans, thousands of Afghans is not only rewarding but definitely motivating. So, I really en...2019-03-0128 min
Impactpool Career PodcastEpisode 3: Making an impact – what is life as a roving Emergency Specialist?Jaime Castaneda is the Global Emergency Specialist at the Danish Refugee Council. The position is part of DRC:s emergency team and is roving. Jamie has extensive experience working in emergencies. In this episode, he describes the tasks that lies ahead when arriving at the frontline, his background that has prepared him for that kind of job, and which skills that are needed if one wants to work at the frontline.
- In the beginning of the year I was deployed to Bangladesh in response to the Rohingya refugee crisis. I participated in setting up the new country operation, because...2019-02-2225 min
Impactpool Career PodcastEpisode 2: Making an impact - what is Program staff doing?Episode 2: Making an impact – what is Program staff doing?
Sofie Liesker is the Head of Program Support Unit at the Norwegian Refugee Council in Lebanon. Sofie has extensive experience working in the humanitarian sector. In this episode, she describes the role of programming staff, what its like to work in a humanitarian operation, and also gives some advice on how to get the first job in the global impact sector.
- I think that Lebanon might be one of the few places in the world in the humanitarian sector where you can actually work so close to a crisis and re...2019-02-0924 min
Impactpool Career PodcastEpisode 1: Making an impact - why a podcast?Episode 1: Making an impact – why a podcast?
Impactpool’s podcast is now being re-launched with the title “Making an impact”. In this first episode, Impactpool’s founders Magnus Bucht and Henrik Rydén provides an explanatory introduction to the podcast. The podcast’s background, purpose, and its importance will be explained.
- If you know what you are applying for and you understand the context of the organizations then it will be a higher chance that you will be lucky in your new role. So this podcast will help you to better understand the whole sector, says Henrik Rydén.2019-02-0809 min
Impactpool Career PodcastEP 15 | Meet Vivian Van de Perre, Chief Of Staff at MINUSCAVivian Van de Perre is Chief Of Staff at the United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in the Central African Republic - MINUSCA. She talks about what is appealing in serving in the UN field missions and about her role as CHIEF of STAFF. She shares career tips and advice for people with private sector profile that would like to start a career with the UN.2018-09-0512 min
Impactpool Career PodcastEP 14 | Meet Carsten Olsen, Finance and Budget Officer at MINUSCA - BanguiCarsten Olsen is Finance and Budget Officer at MINUSCA - Bangui. In this interview Carsten shares his 26 years of experience working at the UN, skills and competences that have attributed to his success and explains what does it mean to work with Finance and Budget section in the United Nations in the field.2018-09-0505 min
Impactpool Career PodcastEP#13 | From Lobbyist to Humanitarian Leader - Carlo Gherardi from the NRCListen to the career story of an Italian who grew up in the UK, and has gone from being a EU lobbyist via jobs in different NGOs all over the world, to where he is today as the Head of Operations for NRC in Amman, Jordan. Carlo Gherardi will share how he has grown both professionally and personally during his assignments and you will get excellent insider tips about the skills he is looking for when recruiting talents.
“Every winter in Jordan is extremely difficult. You often have snowfall, you have temperatures at zero. One of our functions in the ca...2016-11-1431 min
Impactpool Career PodcastEP#12 | Meet Becky Bakr Abdulla from the NRCIn this episode you will meet Becky Bakr Abdulla, Media Coordinator in Iraq at the Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC). Listening to this episode will really give you an understanding of the importance of communications and what it means to be working in a conflict situation for an international organization such as the NRC.
Becky Bakr Abdulla, a 27-year old from Oslo, Norway, is in the beginning of her career with the Norwegian Refugee Council, the NRC. In a short while she has gone from graduating university, via an internship, to being sent right into a field role as a Media...2016-07-1332 min
Impactpool Career PodcastEP#11 | Meet Cornelia Moussa, HR Director from WIPOIn this episode we interview an interesting person with enormous experience from different UN organizations. Currently, she is the Human Resources Director for the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO). Don’t miss out on a great learning opportunity!
In this podcast Cornelia Moussa, HR Director from WIPO, talks about the very specific work environment in the development sector, like how the different UN Agencies’ mandates has a huge influence on the organization’s culture:
“The UN is not a static body, it’s always subject to a great deal of change, partly driven internally by mandates changing and partly also driven ext...2016-03-1556 min
Impactpool Career PodcastEP#10 | Meet Sonia Peña from IUCNShe has moved up the career ladder from intern to senior policy officer. Now Sonia Peña at IUCN is crafting the important messages to influence governments all over the world to take action to conserve our precious planet.
”We are realizing that we are losing much more species than we anticipated in the past. The rate of biodiversity loss is accelerating really enormously. We need to do something and we need to do it quickly, if not we are going to loose it all”, Sonia says.
Listen and learn how working in international development really can influence and change globa...2015-12-2049 min
Impactpool Career PodcastEP#9 | Meet Jens Behrendt from OSCEMeet Jens Behrendt, the Deputy HR Director at the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe, OSCE. In this episode he shares excellent career advice and personal stories from working in various organizations and places around the world, such as being taken hostage in Ghana.
“Sometimes you’re walking a thin line. But it did not change my commitment or determination to work for international organizations”, Jens says.
Listen to an interview packed with food for thought for your career and get personal insight on what international organizations do and deliver.
What’s it like to work for OSCE – the largest re...2015-11-1255 min
Impactpool Career PodcastEP#8 | Meet Ann Rennie from Asian Development BankShe moved from commercial banking into the international development world. In this episode we talk to Ann Rennie, responsible for human resources and one of the Deputy Director Generals for the Asian Development Bank (ADB). “I kind of fell into banking, but then I always was missing something. There was something that wasn’t there”, says Ann Rennie.
She has had executive roles at the World Bank, the International Finance Corporation, and at UK’s Department for International Development, but also from the private sector. In this podcast Ann Rennie shares many useful career advices that will certainly increase your chances...2015-10-2354 min
Impactpool Career PodcastEP#7 | Meet Laura Londén, HR Director at UNRWAAfter her first job after university, resettling Vietnamese refugees in Finland, she’s done four different UN entities, nine field duty stations, and three headquarters including the UN Secretariat in New York. Laura Londén just hit her 25th anniversary in the UN system and has worked in every single aspect of operational support.
“That makes me a UN veteran and it also makes me a UN gypsy. I’m also what they call a UN brat, which basically makes me a second generation UN”, says Laura Londén, Director of Human Resources at UNWRA.
Listen to her many great stories, l...2015-10-0737 min
Impactpool Career PodcastEP#6 | Meet Charles Cisney, Global HR-director at PactIn this episode you will get useful career advice from Charles Cisney, Global HR-director of Pact, an international nonprofit organization open for all nationalities. Listen to how Pact supports people in over 25 countries through establishing local solutions and partnerships.
“At the end of the day we’re all working towards the same thing which is in the service of people, helping them live better lives”, says Charles Cisney.
In this episode you Charles will share with us his own story and of course some really valuable advice! Some of the issues discussed in this episode are:
· Key competences and important skills...2015-09-0838 min
Impactpool Career PodcastEP#5 | Meet Sajid Ali from IUCNSajid Ali has over 15 years of experience from IUCN, the International Union for Conservation of Nature, which is the oldest environmental organization in the world.
In this episode you will learn more about:
- IUCN and their recruitment needs
- What are the challenges and rewards from a career within a global organization
- Important lessons –It’s not all about your expertise!
- What are the personal traits that IUCN are looking for?
- How you can make an impression with your CV and interviewing skills.2015-08-2722 min
Impactpool Career PodcastEP#3| Meet Julia Watt from ITUJulia started her career with the United Nations when she got a JPO position with UNDP 25 years ago. Since then she has worked for UNOPS, UNHCR and ITU. In this episode she will share some of her experiences from these years and give some valuable career tips.2015-07-0942 min
Impactpool Career PodcastEP#2 | Meet Michael Emery - Director of Human Resources at UNFPAMichael Emery is the Director of Human Resources at UNFPA, the United Nations Population Fund. He started his career as a teacher in Australia and has since then had a remarkable career with different UN organizations. In this interview you will hear Michael share some of his experiences and valuable advice. Hear what Michel believes are essential skills and qualities if you you want to work with UNFPA and much more.2015-07-0135 min
Impactpool Career PodcastEP#1 Introduction episode for the Impactpool (former UNjobfinder) Career PodcastIntroduction episode for the Impactpool (former UNjobfinder) Career Podcast by INTALMA. This 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 a remarkable careers within this field; to hear their stories about how they once entered into this type of career, choices that they have made, challenges that they have faced and not least hear what advice they can share with you. In this introduction episode we are talking about...2015-06-2707 min