<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[DevelopmentPeople]]></title><description><![CDATA[Global HR Solutions Empowering Non-Profits to Prosper]]></description><link>https://www.developmentpeople.com/insights</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Tue, 06 Oct 2026 21:50:10 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://www.developmentpeople.org/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[Expanding into New Countries Without Legal Entities: How EoR Models Reduce Risk for INGOs]]></title><description><![CDATA[International NGOs are often under tremendous operational pressure as they face rapid program scale-up in new countries driven by grant opportunities, humanitarian needs, and tight donor timelines. Under these circumstances, one of the biggest challenges can be creating a local legal entity, with its compliance burdens, cultural barriers, and often very high financial costs. Thankfully, partnering with an Employer of Record (EoR) is a structured and affordable alternative to establishing a...]]></description><link>https://www.developmentpeople.com/post/expanding-into-new-countries-without-legal-entities-how-eor-models-reduce-risk-for-ingos</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a983b228a6a3abda5e151ea</guid><category><![CDATA[Blog]]></category><pubDate>Tue, 15 Sep 2026 12:12:48 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/971821_78574d1bfdd545759b1de1cdbad3df72~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_940,h_705,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>vsavastin</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[How INGOs and Development Organizations Fill Senior Leadership Roles]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hiring a reliable and experienced leader is critical for securing million-dollar funding streams from increasingly discerning donors and managing partnerships with governments and local stakeholders, all while ensuring operational excellence in some of the world’s most difficult working environments. Country Directors, Executive Directors, Heads of Programs, and Technical Leads set the strategic direction of an organization, shape its culture, and determine whether programs deliver...]]></description><link>https://www.developmentpeople.com/post/how-ingos-and-development-organizations-fill-senior-leadership-roles</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a70a6aa10c38ed7f083052e</guid><category><![CDATA[Blog]]></category><pubDate>Tue, 04 Aug 2026 13:33:20 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/971821_933258436e0b4e5daa9c577e21b971e8~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_940,h_705,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>vsavastin</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Monitoring and Evaluation (M&#38;E) Career Guide]]></title><description><![CDATA[In the international development sector, the Monitoring and Evaluation (M&#38;E) process is how donor agencies and other stakeholders know that their efforts have been worthwhile; that aid is getting to the right people, and that money and other resources have been well-spent and applied as efficiently as possible. For professionals driven to be part of data-driven decision-making, a career in the M&#38;E field offers intellectually stimulating work with global reach. In this article, we’ll tell you...]]></description><link>https://www.developmentpeople.com/post/monitoring-and-evaluation-m-e-career-guide</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a635db650d242d1c8901dfe</guid><category><![CDATA[Career Guide]]></category><category><![CDATA[Blog]]></category><pubDate>Mon, 27 Jul 2026 12:17:51 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/971821_23242dc249c34a90a08ce2d28b390243~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_940,h_705,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>vsavastin</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Project-Based Staffing: How INGOs Contract Consultants Without Compliance Risk]]></title><description><![CDATA[International non-governmental organizations, or INGOs, are under tremendous pressure to meet tight donor deadlines while navigating complex compliance, audit, and funding restrictions. This is why so many organizations are increasingly turning to hiring independent consultants on a project-by-project basis to bridge the gap. 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One employee does a great job of handling complex client negotiations, mentors junior team members, and plays an outstanding leadership role, but the other employee primarily spends their time handling routine administrative tasks. What happens if both these roles receive...]]></description><link>https://www.developmentpeople.com/post/job-evaluation-methods-a-guide-for-hr-professionals</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a197afa145da5e3830940cc</guid><category><![CDATA[Blog]]></category><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 10:30:07 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/971821_6a325c8a1ea5496082b1957ff0d240bf~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_940,h_705,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>vsavastin</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Capacity Building in International Development]]></title><description><![CDATA[The way that capacity building is being handled in the context of international development has undergone a significant shift in recent years. Instead of solely relying on outside experts to implement a project, multilateral institutions and international NGOs are increasingly relying on building local capacity to ensure greater long-term sustainability.  However, this can be a challenge for many organizations. For example, in rural sub-Saharan Africa, there was an initiative called PlayPump...]]></description><link>https://www.developmentpeople.com/post/capacity-building-in-international-development</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a16cf8cae3e4a2623f8f024</guid><category><![CDATA[Blog]]></category><pubDate>Wed, 27 May 2026 12:43:28 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/971821_4daf099ce5354f2893730dde8b57d33a~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_940,h_705,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>vsavastin</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Complete Guide to Competency-Based Interviews]]></title><description><![CDATA[In an increasingly automated digital world where advanced tools are being used to apply en masse to open job offers, many organizations are turning to specialized recruitment partners to augment their hiring processes. 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In today’s humanitarian and development organizations, ongoing pressures, such as the disruptions following the closure of USAID and reductions in UN core funding, are turning temporary challenges into structural shocks. In this context, misalignment across HR, operations, and programs can silently erode organizational performance and impact. This Flagship Dialogue offers practical...]]></description><link>https://www.developmentpeople.com/post/flagship-dialogue-organizational-resilience-under-reform-align-hr-operations-and-programs-to-su</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69f49088edf5696920d19d87</guid><category><![CDATA[Webinar]]></category><category><![CDATA[Blog]]></category><pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2026 11:49:27 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/971821_ef54f2dc298f4b00bb3d8ead07f77fba~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_940,h_705,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>vsavastin</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Benefits of Shifting From International Experts to Localized Consultancy Expertise in the Development Sector]]></title><description><![CDATA[The world we live in is evolving at an ever-rapid pace, and many of the old ways of doing business are no longer viable.  Today, the traditional “fly-in, fly-out” model of bringing in international experts is being replaced by a greater reliance on using localized expert consultants amid calls to “decolonize” aid, decentralize power structures, and increase donor pressure to achieve measurable, sustainable results for recipient communities. 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M&#38;E professionals are the people who measure and evaluate the results (or the lack thereof) of projects in the development sector.  They serve a dual role, simultaneously promoting accountability for both donors/financiers as well as recipients while enabling organizations to make smarter, more informed data-driven...]]></description><link>https://www.developmentpeople.com/post/monitoring-and-evaluation-a-professional-career-guide-for-the-development-sector</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69d638e5304925d68156f69f</guid><category><![CDATA[Career Guide]]></category><category><![CDATA[Blog]]></category><pubDate>Thu, 09 Apr 2026 12:16:15 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/971821_fafc081c656b4eb88b58753a634964b3~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_940,h_705,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>vsavastin</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[How to Protect Your Company from Fake Job Applicants]]></title><description><![CDATA[We’ve all witnessed the staggering influence of AI in our daily lives, from fake photos on social media to artificially manipulated videos. But recruiters and HR professionals indicate that one of the most worrisome new trends for them is the use of AI tools by fake job seekers applying for open positions. In fact, Gartner predicts that as many as 1 in 4 job candidates will be fake  by 2028. In a world where every job candidate wants to put their best foot forward, it’s no surprise that some...]]></description><link>https://www.developmentpeople.com/post/how-to-protect-your-company-from-fake-job-applicants</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69b04d8c00ff578fc8e988b8</guid><category><![CDATA[Blog]]></category><pubDate>Tue, 10 Mar 2026 17:30:35 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/971821_c59adccb0a744f5383cc46a411ee4273~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_940,h_705,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>vsavastin</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[2026 UN Budget Cuts and How They Are Affecting Recruitment]]></title><description><![CDATA[The United Nations is going through a bit of an upheaval right now, especially when it comes to its funding sources. 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Already, the UN has proposed a $577 million reduction  to its budget (originally...]]></description><link>https://www.developmentpeople.com/post/2026-un-budget-cuts-and-how-they-are-affecting-recruitment</link><guid isPermaLink="false">698c9e91d558b030957c3910</guid><category><![CDATA[Case Studies]]></category><category><![CDATA[Blog]]></category><pubDate>Thu, 12 Feb 2026 12:00:56 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/971821_5e9f90169f4d45babafff3b7fd2e0f2c~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_940,h_705,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>vsavastin</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Global Health Careers: Medical Jobs in International Development]]></title><description><![CDATA[After what we all went through in 2020 when the novel Coronavirus struck the global health system, it’s easy to understand how medical and public health international jobs have taken on greater prominence when it comes to international development. In addition to preparing for pandemics, global health professionals are at the forefront of dealing with issues such as disease outbreaks related to climate change, population displacement, and wide-scale health inequities. 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But when it comes to salaries, compensation can range from very lucrative for some positions in the private sector to more meager rewards when employed by smaller NGOs. However, the combination of tangible and intangible benefits can often be enough to sustain a lifelong career. International development jobs are funded by either...]]></description><link>https://www.developmentpeople.com/post/international-development-salary-guide-2026-complete-compensation-analysis</link><guid isPermaLink="false">694acb9a922cfc95692c6519</guid><category><![CDATA[Career Guide]]></category><category><![CDATA[Blog]]></category><pubDate>Thu, 08 Jan 2026 13:07:42 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/971821_b51328829c7c4e02b716ae36c92df8b6~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_940,h_705,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>vsavastin</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Employer of Record Services: Complete Guide for International Expansion]]></title><description><![CDATA[In this modern world, where labor is highly mobile and can work from just about anywhere on the globe, Employer of Record (EoR) services have become a valuable service.  EoR services allow organizations to hire people who reside in countries where they do not have a local legal entity.  An EoR provider provides everything you need to legally hire these workers, including signing contracts, handling international payroll, complying with tax regulations, and adhering to all other statutory...]]></description><link>https://www.developmentpeople.com/post/employer-of-record-services-complete-guide-for-international-expansion</link><guid isPermaLink="false">693971c49c4bc26e8038177a</guid><category><![CDATA[Blog]]></category><pubDate>Tue, 16 Dec 2025 14:27:52 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/971821_07315059de8948f8aa652b6cc67a1161~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_940,h_705,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>vsavastin</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Remote International Development Jobs: Complete Work-From-Home Guide]]></title><description><![CDATA[When it comes to international development jobs, we often think of frontline workers in the field delivering emergency assistance or working with stakeholders, directly from local offices. But thanks to ever-growing digital connectivity around the world, it has now become possible to make a positive change to communities in need remotely, providing virtual consulting from any location around the globe. Often nicknamed “virtual humanitarians,”  the contributions of people who work remotely and...]]></description><link>https://www.developmentpeople.com/post/remote-international-development-jobs-complete-work-from-home-guide</link><guid isPermaLink="false">691f17dee76070b60dc6b01b</guid><category><![CDATA[Career Guide]]></category><category><![CDATA[Blog]]></category><pubDate>Wed, 26 Nov 2025 14:22:22 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/971821_1db0aef45572400db3f0aa1a358d039b~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_940,h_705,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>vsavastin</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Complete Hiring Guide for Non-Profit Organizations]]></title><description><![CDATA[Non-profit organizations (NGOs) and charities assist tens of millions of people around the world with lifesaving food, medicine, education, and other necessary services that for-profit companies or governments are unable or unwilling to provide. Many people feel drawn to serve their communities by working for NGOs, but there are some key differences between the way that they recruit employees, including sometimes severe budget constraints as well as a deeper need for all staff members to be...]]></description><link>https://www.developmentpeople.com/post/the-complete-hiring-guide-for-non-profit-organizations</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69148a91a1d0fbff5962a027</guid><category><![CDATA[Career Guide]]></category><category><![CDATA[Blog]]></category><pubDate>Wed, 19 Nov 2025 12:21:35 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/971821_c076c7f34a054039af92c2d4bf948c2d~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_940,h_705,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>vsavastin</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Water Jobs Guide: WASH Sector Careers in International Development]]></title><description><![CDATA[In recent decades, the term “WASH jobs” has become a popular shorthand for careers in the Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene sectors, a key pillar of international development. Since the 19th century, there is a clear understanding that access to clean water and modern sanitation are crucial elements in improving public health. Later, these were recognized as a driver for ripple-on effects such as enhanced economic productivity and increased social equity. 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