Impactpool Career Podcast is for all of you who are interested in a career within the United Nations, European Union, Development Banks, intergovernmental or non-governmental organisations.
By following this podcast, you are going to hear interviews with people who are having remarkable careers within this field. Listen to their stories about how they once entered into this type of career, the choices that they have made, challenges that they have faced, and, not least, hear what advice they can share with you.
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96. Development Aid's New Reality: A Conversation with Stephan Klingebiel
The rules of international development are being rewritten in real time. In this episode, we sit down with Dr Stephan Klingebiel, head of the Department of Inter- and Transnational Cooperation at the German Institute of Development and Sustainability (IDOS), for a frank look at what's really happening beneath the funding cuts and headlines.
We cover the collapse of US development spending, the quiet fight over the language of the SDGs, why no single power is stepping up to fill the void, and what a record number of autocracies worldwide means for global governance. Klingebiel also shares his honest take on what this all means for careers in the sector, and the "pockets of effectiveness" still worth watching for.
A must-listen for anyone working in, or hoping to work in, international development.
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9 Jul 2026
96. Rudy Perecin Mareño at the World Bank Group: Advice from a Talent Discovery Leader
In this episode we meet Rudy Perecin Mareño, Global Program Lead for Talent Discovery at the World Bank Group.
With over 20 years of experience advancing global talent, careers, and workforce development across mission-driven organizations, including the World Bank Group, the Inter-American Development Bank, and USAID-affiliated initiatives, Rudy shares practical insights into what it takes to build a meaningful international career.
From flagship programs such as the WBG Young Professionals Program (YPP) and the WBG Pioneers Internship Program to broader trends shaping recruitment in global development, this conversation offers an inside look at how institutions identify, attract, and develop top talent worldwide.
Discover how to navigate competitive recruitment processes, position yourself for impact-driven roles, and build a career that makes a difference.
Music by Merlijn Angad Gaur / Musical Minutes
26 May 2026
95. From 21 to 24.7: What CERN's Diversity Initiative Teaches Us About Culture Change
What does it take to move the needle on diversity in a large international organisation?
In this episode, we meet with Louise Carvalho, Diversity & Inclusion Programme Leader at CERN, to talk about 25 by '25, a five-year, organisation-wide diversity drive with a clear deadline and measurable targets. We discuss what worked, what didn't, and why the hardest part may still lie ahead: ensuring that diverse talent doesn't just get hired, but stays and thrives.
Music by Merlijn Angad Gaur / Musical Minutes
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