PODCAST · business
Impactpool Career Podcast
by Impactpool for Career Growth
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
Episodes
-
98. What It Really Means to Work in the Field, with Stéphane Tanon (ICRC)
Ever thought about working in the field with the ICRC, but weren’t sure it was for you? In this episode, Stéphane Tanon, ICRC Country HR Manager in the Democratic Republic of Congo, explains what field work actually involves. He draws on 15 years in Côte d’Ivoire, Djibouti, Burkina Faso, Sudan,...
-
97. Development Aid's New Reality: A Conversation with Stephan Klingebiel
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...
-
96. Rudy Perecin Mareño at the World Bank Group: Advice from a Talent Discovery Leader
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...
-
95. From 21 to 24.7: What CERN's Diversity Initiative Teaches Us About Culture Change
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...
-
94. The Hidden Support System: How Governments Help You Land International Jobs
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...
-
93. Inside Humanitarian Recruitment: How the Danish Refugee Council Hires for Crisis Zones
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…
more -
92. Navigating Uncertainty: Building a Resilient UN Career with Gerhard Tripp
What does it really take to build a meaningful career in the UN system? Join us as Gerhard Tripp, Chief of Planning, Contracting and Reporting at UNOV, shares nearly three decades of experience spanning four continents. From breaking in through the Young Professionals Programme to navigating…
more -
91. Why Your Onboarding Experience Matters More Than You Think!
Thinking about a career move? Before you accept that offer, there's one question you should be asking: What does onboarding look like here? In this episode, we meet with Meghan Parinussa, Director Customer Success at Appical about why onboarding isn't just something that happens TO you, it's a...
-
90. Career by Curiosity: Satu Santala on Climate Leadership at the NDF
How does a year in an Ethiopian village at age 22 shape a career leading international climate finance? In this episode, Satu Santala, Managing Director of the Nordic Development Fund (NDF), shares her unplanned journey from NGO work through diplomacy and the World Bank Board to her current role....
-
89. Inside Humanitarian Recruitment at the UN with Liliana Nieves Paez
As the UN marks 80 years of service, Liliana Nieves shares what it really takes to build effective humanitarian teams. From recruiting during a cholera outbreak in South Sudan to achieving gender parity at UN headquarters, she reveals: ✅ Why emotional intelligence matters as much as technical...
-
88. From P1 to D2: A UN Veteran's Journey Through Crisis and Change
Join us for an insightful conversation with Yvonne Helle, former UNDP special representative and senior leader who climbed from entry-level P1 to D2 over 31 years in the UN system. In this candid interview, Yvonne shares her experiences navigating some of the world's most challenging...
-
87. Breaking the Myth: Your Guide to Working at INTERPOL
Think INTERPOL is just for cops chasing international criminals? Think again! Join us as we sit down with Danielle Garcia (Head of Talent Acquisition) and Magda Vigoureux (Assistant Director in Corporate Services) to reveal the surprising truth about careers at the world's largest international...
-
86. From Intern to Executive: A Costa Rican Lawyer's Journey to Leading HR at the OECD
Ever wondered what it takes to reach the top at the OECD—the organization shaping global economic policy for 38 countries? Meet Daniel Fuster, Head of Human Resources at the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development, who transformed from a questioning young lawyer in Costa Rica to...
-
85. Karim Benammar: Why This Amsterdam Philosopher Is Revolutionizing How We Think About Hiring
Join 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...
-
84. Pursuing a Career in Humanitarian Work: Pathways to Joining the ICRC
Ready 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...
-
83. Breaking Barriers: How Neurodivergent Professionals can Thrive in International Organizations
Join 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...
-
82. Building Highways of Knowledge: Exploring Careers at the European Southern Observatory
Join 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...
-
81. How One WHO Staff Member Sparked a Global Movement
When 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...
-
80. How Amar Bokhari Transformed His Family Business into a Social Enterprise Powerhouse
After 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...
-
79. Christel Adamou, OPEC Fund: Shaping International Development with a People-Centered Approach
Join 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...
-
78. IDB's Ines Olano Shares Insights on Cross-Cultural Leadership and Women's Development
In 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...
-
77. Sarah Clapham, OPCW: Neurodivergent woman breaking barriers in science and diplomacy
In 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...
-
76. International Relocation and Driving Impact: A Look Inside AIIB with Scott Fitzgerald
In 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....
-
75. From Service Industry to UNICEF: How Eugenia Olliaro's early work shaped her Humanitarian Path
In 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...
-
74. From Cultural Exchange to Global Impact: A Conversation with UNDP's Jean-Luc Marcelin
What 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...
-
73. Micheal Conneely - Director, Human Resources Management at UNIDO - Reimagining Careers and HR
From 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…
more -
72. Impactpool Podcast - An internship with the Green Climate Fund
In 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...
-
71. Daiga Barone - Talent Acquisition Team Lead at the ICC
In 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...
-
70. Michael Emery - Director, Division for Human Resources Management at the IOM
Impactpool 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...
-
69. Sophie Rwegera Khadhraoui - Head of Staffing Division at the ICRC
In 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...
-
68. Liza Rubinstein - Head of Impact at Carbon Equity
In 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...
-
67. Deepa Pindolia - Global Health Consultant at the WHO
In 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...
-
66. Terre des Hommes - The issue of girls marriages in Asia
In 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...
-
65. Olufemi Elias - Legal Expert, Judge and former Registrar IRMCT
In 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…
more -
64. Paolo Bernasconi - Director of HR at OSCE
In 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…
more -
63. Ndunge Evelyn Pavao - Associate HR Director, Talent Acquisition at CHAI
In 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...
-
62. David Bearfield - Director of HR at UNDP
In 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...
-
61. Catty Bennet Sattler - Director of HR at UNHCR
In 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…
more -
Impactpool Career Podcast with Claudia Rodriguez - UN OCHA
Impactpool Career Podcast with Claudia Rodriguez - UN OCHA by Impactpool for Career Growth
-
Career Podcast - IOM - Jo Rispoli
International Organizartion for Migration (IOM) - Jo Rispoli Chairman of the Global Staff Association Committee
-
Career Podcast - Jo Rispoli, IOM Chairman of Global Staff Association Committee
Learn about what are the policies and regulations rolled out at the IOM to protect, and support their staff.
-
Saman 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...
-
What´s it like on a vessel in the Mediterranean sea? - Saman Saidi
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...
-
Making an impact – how to make an impact in Afghanistan? - Sandra Kukla
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…
more -
Making an impact – how to achieve zero hunger? - Gerard Rebello
Gerard 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...
-
Making an impact – what does a good CV look like? - Anna Cook
Anna 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...
-
Learn directly from a Recruitment Manager at UN Headquarters
Learn 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....
-
Making an impact – how to mitigate climate change? - Rana Ghoneim
Rana 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…
more -
Impactpool 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.
-
Coaching on a global level at the World Bank Group - Stefano Olmeti
Listen 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...
We're indexing this podcast's transcripts for the first time — this can take a minute or two. We'll show results as soon as they're ready.
No matches for "" in this podcast's transcripts.
TOPICS IN THIS SHOW
Loading reviews...
ABOUT THIS SHOW
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
HOSTED BY
Impactpool for Career Growth
CATEGORIES
Loading similar podcasts...
Frequently Asked Questions
How many episodes does Impactpool Career Podcast have?
Impactpool Career Podcast currently has 82 episodes available on PodParley. New episodes are automatically indexed when they're published to the podcast feed.
What is Impactpool Career Podcast about?
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...
How often does Impactpool Career Podcast release new episodes?
Impactpool Career Podcast has 82 episodes. Check the episode list to see recent publication dates and frequency.
Where can I listen to Impactpool Career Podcast?
You can listen to Impactpool Career Podcast on PodParley by clicking any episode. We provide an embedded audio player for direct listening, and you can also subscribe via your preferred podcast app using the RSS feed.
Who hosts Impactpool Career Podcast?
Impactpool Career Podcast is created and hosted by Impactpool for Career Growth.
URL copied to clipboard!