Scaling the Development Sector to Winning Australia Award, Lessons & Truth! Podcast x Sarah

Описание: For my 9th podcast as part of KRConsultancy’s Summer Series, over a candid and insightful conversation, I sit down with Sarah Ahmed, a Technical Advisor with GIZ, a versatile leader in Pakistan’s development sector who once began as a young, rising professional navigating her way from the ground up. She pursued her Masters in Development Studies from the University of Melbourne, which was "an interdisciplinary program in political science focusing on developing an understanding of local and global processes that define the politics and practices of international development."

🌍 Sarah shares the real behind-the-scenes of how she broke into the sector, building experience from scratch, learning how different teams and organizations function, and understanding the varied scopes and divisions of work that shape development in Pakistan and international regions.

🎓 After five years of hands-on, meaningful experience, Sarah applied for and won the prestigious Australia Awards Scholarship. She takes us through her application strategy, the rigorous selection process, and the key elements aspiring applicants should consider.

🇦🇺 We also dive into her higher education experience in Australia, including the academic culture, life as an international student, and what it taught her both personally and professionally.

💡 Whether you’re just starting out or looking to grow in the development field, this episode is filled with practical insights and honest advice.

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