The Humanitarian Action Initiative and the Elliott School of International Affairs aim to support students and alumni in building fulfilling and meaningful careers. Students who wish to pursue a career in the field of humanitarian action may schedule an advising appointment with HAI Director, Professor Deloffre, or a Career Coaching Session with a Graduate Career Development advisor. In addition to coaching services, the Graduate Career Development team offers numerous resources including Career Networking Panels, Site Visits to potential employers such as the U.S. Institute of Peace, USAID, Human Rights Watch and the World Bank Group, Professional Development Workshops/Seminars, Mock Interviews, and Alumni Networking.
The office of Graduate Student Services also publishes the Career Opportunities in Humanitarian Action and Relief Guide, which provides more information on careers in the field, links to potential employers and course suggestions for building a concentration in humanitarian action.
To learn more about careers in the humanitarian field, view the videos in our Humanitarian Career Insights series!
Humanitarian Career Insights are flash interviews with practitioners in the humanitarian field. Guests tell us about their current positions, career paths, and professional successes and challenges. This series is hosted and curated by the Humanitarian Action Initiative, Elliott School of International Affairs, George Washington University.
Visit our Humanitarian Career Insights page for videos and more!
