Oxfam GB gets back on track. Plus, a scoop on new funding for tropical forests. A storied INGO tries to turn the page on a series of scandals.
Also in today’s edition: Who’s helping Nepal in the wake of deadly flash flooding, and East Africa braces for its own possible coming deluge.+ As aid budgets shrink, impact investing offers a way to direct private capital toward social and environmental challenges. Join us tomorrow, Sept. 2, for a Devex Pro Briefing that explores the fundamentals of impact investing, including the key players, emerging trends, and where impact capital fits. This briefing provides a practical guide on when and how NGOs and social enterprises can access this capital and become investment-ready.
Oxfam GB’s leadership clash that started last year got downright nasty. Former CEO Halima Begum accused the charity of “brutally” dismissing and stigmatizing her and the former board chair of making her feel “humiliatingly infantilized.” The charity hit back, saying an independent review found “substantive and very serious concerns” about Begum’s conduct, decision-making, and leadership style.
Oxfam GB gets back on track. Plus, a scoop on new funding for tropical forests. A storied INGO tries to turn the page on a series of scandals.
Also in today’s edition: Who’s helping Nepal in the wake of deadly flash flooding, and East Africa braces for its own possible coming deluge.+ As aid budgets shrink, impact investing offers a way to direct private capital toward social and environmental challenges. Join us tomorrow, Sept. 2, for a Devex Pro Briefing that explores the fundamentals of impact investing, including the key players, emerging trends, and where impact capital fits. This briefing provides a practical guide on when and how NGOs and social enterprises can access this capital and become investment-ready.
Oxfam GB’s leadership clash that started last year got downright nasty. Former CEO Halima Begum accused the charity of “brutally” dismissing and stigmatizing her and the former board chair of making her feel “humiliatingly infantilized.” The charity hit back, saying an independent review found “substantive and very serious concerns” about Begum’s conduct, decision-making, and leadership style.
Plus, Danish Refugee Council hiring insights.
This week, we’re sharing data from Devex’s job board, showing an overall hiring slowdown across the sector. Where opportunities do exist, they are often short-term assignments and mid-career roles.
Despite this, agriculture remains a hiring spot — and this week, we examine exactly where those openings are and highlight the latest new roles from the Aga Khan Foundation, the Global Green Growth Institute, and the World Food Programme.
For more insights and tips to help you navigate a highly competitive job market, tune into Devex Career Week, which kicks off Monday, Sept. 7. We’ll be bringing you exclusive reporting and events throughout the week — starting with a briefing with experts from ForAfrika and Catholic Relief Services on Tuesday. We’ll discuss the shifting development job landscape in Africa, where opportunities are emerging, and which roles and skills are in demand. Register now for this event.
Moving toward trust-based, flexible funding models that give community-rooted organizations the freedom to lead.
