Also called: Humanitarian Program Director
Leads a humanitarian or development organization's work in another country.
Based in Kenya, you meet government officials about a clean-water project, review security reports, approve budgets and visit villages where your teams work.
Often includes housing and hardship allowances.
Approximate: anchored on Bureau of Labor Statistics data for a broader job group.
Master's degree, about 10 years after high school. Usually a master's in international development or public health plus field experience.
Ways in: Graduate school, 4-year college. Training cost: $15k – $60k.
Majors to look at: International Development, Public Health, International Relations.
Growing slowly. Depends on foreign aid budgets, which can swing sharply.
Low risk for 10 years. AI helps with reports and data; leading teams abroad, security and working with governments stays human.
Classes: Spanish, French or another language, AP World History, AP Government, AP Biology.
Official data: O*NET occupation 11-9151.
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