The international development field is facing a wave of project terminations and shrinking funding pipelines-leaving many M&E professionals in uncertainty. In this episode, host Godfrey Senkaba speaks directly to those navigating career disruption. He unpacks the concept of career resilience, introduces the idea of interdisciplinary fluency, and leads a powerful "Future Work Self" activity to help you map your next move. Whether you're between roles or seeking to future-proof your career, this episode offers practical, hopeful guidance grounded in real-world experience.
Tags: #MonitoringAndEvaluation #CareerAdaptation #EvaluationProfessionals #Interdisciplinarity #InternationalDevelopment #WiseProactivity
Resources Mentioned: Strauss & Griffin’s “Future Work Self” Exercise, Wise Proactivity article, Speaking in Codes podcast
Strauss, K., Griffin, M., and Parker, S.K., ‘‘Future work selves: How salient hoped-for identities motivate proactive career behaviors’’, Journal of Applied Psychology, 2012, 97, 580-598
Vosko, A., & Dias, S. (2023, December 11). Speaking in codes [Audio podcast episode]. In A. Vosko (Host), PostNormal Times. Simplecast. https://postnormaltimes.simplecast.com/episodes/speaking-in-codes
Connect with Godfrey Senkaba:
Website: https://www.mandeboost.com
Email: info@mandeboost.com
Twitter: https://x.com/senkaba_g
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/godfrey-senkaba-32452428/
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