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UPCOMING EPD & OTHER EVENTS

(Virtual) Lunch with Professor Series: Kevin Hong
Wednesday, October 14, 2020 | 1:00 - 1:45 PM
Click HERE to register. Zoom Link

This is a golden opportunity for all students to get to know our Professors at SIPA particularly in the EPD concentration! Learn about their background and career and ask them any questions you have!

Kevin Hong is a lecturer at SIPA teaching a class in the spring semester called Monitoring and Evaluation Is Everyone’s Job: Driving Evidence-Based Development and Humanitarian Aid. The class focuses on how monitoring and evaluation (M&E) is essential for helping us use limited resources smartly and creating greater and more sustainable impact. 
Kevin Hong is a data-driven innovator having worked with a broad range of NGOs, social enterprises, and bilateral organizations such as Africare, Aravind Eye Hospitals, Carter Center, ideas42, Innovations for Poverty Action, Proctor Foundation, Skoll Foundation, Trickle Up, and USAID. Most recently, Kevin was an M&E Advisor at Mercy Corps, especially on impact investing, social ventures, and Shared Value programs. He is currently an International Relations Officer (focusing on M&E and impact evaluations) at Office of Child Labor, Forced Labor, and Human Trafficking at Department of Labor. He is also a founder of the Social Enterprise Boot Camp, a hands-on skill building workshop which he started to go beyond theoretical conversations in conferences and impart actionable knowledge to aspiring social entrepreneurs.


Indigenous People of The Americas and The Covid-19 Pandemic | Monday, October 12, 2020 | 7:00 - 8:00 PM | Register here

In honor of the first Indigenous Peoples Day 2020 commemoration at Columbia University on 12 October 2020, Columbia University is organizing a seminar on "Indigenous Peoples of the Americas and the Covid-19 Pandemic" with esteemed speakers: Sachem HawkStorm, Schaghticoke Nation, a Tribe of Lenape descent; Lisa Bellanger (Anishnabe), International Indian Treaty Council, Board of Directors; Dr. Myrna Cunningham (Miskita),President , Fondo para el Desarrollo de los Pueblos Indígenas de América Latina y el Caribe; Victor Lopez Carmen, (Crow Creek Sioux Tribe and Yaqui), Co-Chair Global Indigenous Youth Caucus; Tarcila Rivera Zea (Quechua), President, International Indigenous Women’s Forum, Vice-President, Chirapaq; Sara Nawashahu Yawanawá- Bergin (Yawanawa), Chief of Shukuvena Village; Janene Yazzie, (Diné (Navajo)), Dzit Asdáán (Strong Women) Command Center for Covid Relief. 

IO/UNS Career Series:
Anke Strauss, Head of Talent Management, IOM | 
Thursday, October 15, 2020 | 1:00 - 2:15 PM
Click HERE to register. 

In this IO/UNS career series talk, Anke Strauss, head of Talent Management at the International Organization for Migration (IOM), will shed light on what how to improve the hireability of your resume and on what are key skills that you need to be hired by and to succeed at the UN. Specifically, she will share insights into IOM recruitment processes and the path to long-term employment.
The talk will be moderated by IO/UNS interim director Daniel Naujoks. 


Latin America's Recovery After The Covid Crisis: Economic, Social and Political Dimensions |
Tuesday, November 17, 2020 | 6:00 - 7:00 PM
Click HERE to register. 

Join the EPD Concentration and the Institute for Latin American Studies (ILAS) on a conversation on the Latin America Response to the covid-19 crisis. The panel will be composed of the following esteemed Columbia University faculties: Jose Antonio Ocampo, EPD Co-Director; Vicky Murillo, Director of the Institute for Latin American Studies and Professor of Political Science and International and Public Affairs; and Miguel Urquiola, Chair and Professor of Economics and International and Public Affairs at Columbia University. 
 

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OCS EMPLOYER SESSIONS

Center for Public Research and Leadership (CPRL) | Monday, Oct. 12, 2020 | 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM | Zoom
Join talented graduate students from top professional schools across the country in making change on behalf of public-school children in the United States and Brazil. Participation will equip you with concrete methods and strategies for working with diverse stakeholders to confront the challenges facing public education and to lead systemic, equity-oriented change. RSVP Here 
Program Highlights:Deep engagement to drive transformational change in public education and improved outcomes for all children—particularly those of color, from low-income households, or otherwise traditionally underserved; Full-time, immersive program for credit in either the Spring or Fall term; Cutting-edge projects in inter-disciplinary, inter-university teams led by experienced directors who become lifelong career mentors for CPRL alumni; Limited number of tuition support awards of up to $20,000 or $30,000 support based on post-graduation plans, need, and merit. 
Applications for Spring 2021 & Fall 2021 due Monday, November 2nd at 5pm ET
For more information and to register CLICK HERE

Signum Global Advisors| Tuesday, Oct. 13, 2020 | 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM | Zoom
Representatives from Signum Global Advisors, a leading (geo)political and global macro risk consultancy, will be speaking with SIPA students to discuss various professional opportunities within their field and Signum in particular.Signum Founder and Chairman, Charles Myers, and Senior Partner, Jason Press (SIPA 1997) will discuss the increasingly important field of political risk as it relates to global financial markets and corporate strategy. Signum’s clients span the financial services industry (asset management firms, investment banks, hedge funds and sovereign wealth funds) in addition to other sectors (energy, technology and consumer). They will briefly discuss Signum’s differentiation as an Independent Research Provider (IRP) and ‘high-touch’ advisor. Charles and Jason will offer examples of their top predictions (Democratic sweep, further deterioration in US-China relations, emphasis on green initiatives).
Work with Signum Global Advisors involves:
• Analyzing Geopolitical risks that are most important to institutional investors and corporates in the next 6-18 months
• Supporting Research analysts with their written research product
• Working with Head of Client Services on sales strategies and client relations
• Assisting with Operations such as CRM (Salesforce), distribution, events and marketing
This organization does consider international students for internships.
For more information and to register CLICK HERE
 

Morgan Stanley Summer Associate Program | Tuesday, Oct. 13, 2020 | 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM | Zoom
Join Morgan Stanley for a Summer Associate Recruiting Event featuring a conversation with James Gorman, Chairman & CEO of Morgan Stanley interviewed by Susie Huang, vice chairman & global co-head of investment banking,
* For First Year Students only
* International Students are hired for internships
* YOUR REGISTRATION IS NOT COMPLETE UNTIL YOU FILL OUT THIS GOOGLE FORM. 
For more information and to register CLICK HERE

Catholic Relief Services International Development Fellows Program | Wednesday, Oct. 14, 2020 | 10:00 AM- 11:00 AM
CRS seeks diverse and aligned candidates, and welcome people of all faiths and secular traditions who share our values and our commitment to serving those in need.
Minimum Fellowship Requirements
· Graduate degree in a relevant field
· At least six months work or volunteer experience in a developing country
· Fluency in English with strong oral and written communication skills
· Professional proficiency in a second language (preference given to French, Arabic and Portuguese)
· Willingness to work in locations with tropical and infectious diseases and limited access to medical facilities.
For more information and to register CLICK HERE

Australian Government Global Talent Program | Wednesday, Oct. 14, 2020 | 1:00 PM- 2:00 PM
Australia’s Global Talent Program seeks to support the international mobility of highly talented individuals, innovators and entrepreneurs. The program is designed to accelerate growth in seven future focused target sectors.
It offers a streamlined visa pathway with permanent residency on grant of visa! The program is open to recent (within 3 years) high performing master’s & PhD graduates, as well as PhD students who will be submitting their thesis within 6 months.
It is also open to people with outstanding experience within a target sector.
For more information and to register CLICK HERE

Intelligence and Security Academy, LLC | Thursday, Oct. 15, 2020 | 1:00 PM- 2:00 PM | Zoom | Work Authorization Requirement: US Citizens
ISA LLC provides innovative education and training in a broad array of topics related to national security. In addition, ISA LLC offers consulting services provided by subject matter experts with exceptional national security career experience. Areas of expertise include change management, strategic planning, data management, programming, and budget.
Positions discussed: Paid internships leading to security clearance and full employment.
For more information and to register CLICK HERE 

Synpulse Case Study | Thursday, Oct. 15, 2020 | 6:00 PM-9:00 PM | Zoom 
Demonstrate your collaboration, adaptation, and improvisation skills while experiencing first-hand the kind of work we do here at Synpulse on a daily basis. You will be challenged to work in groups with other applicants and demonstrate your ability to consume complex industry and business knowledge, analyze financial data, and present your group's findings to a panel of Synpulse employees. Experience hands-on what it means to be a consultant at Synpulse. Are you up to the challenge?
RSVP is required through link above, application deadline: Friday, October 9, 2020
For more information and to register CLICK HERE

Federal Reserve Bank of New York | Friday, Oct. 16, 2020 | 2:45 PM-4:00 PM | Zoom | Work Authorization Requirement: PROTECTED INDIVIDUALS -  include, but are not limited to, U.S. citizens, U.S. nationals, U.S. permanent residents who are not yet eligible to apply for naturalization, and U.S. permanent residents who have applied for naturalization within six months of being eligible to do so. 
The Federal Reserve Bank of New York is one of 12 regional Reserve Banks. As the U.S. central bank, the Federal Reserve is responsible for formulating and executing monetary policy, supervising and regulating depository institutions, ensuring the smooth flow of payments, and providing banking services to the U.S. government and depository institutions. The New York Fed offers U.S. citizens and permanent residents work experiences that are unmatched in the financial world. Have an impact on the world’s economic stage by serving in a unique public service organization.
For more information and to register CLICK HERE
 

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JOBS, INTERNSHIPS AND OTHER OPPORTUNITIES

Check out this week's OCS New Job and Internship Opportunities CLICK HERE and Upcoming Deadlines for Jobs and Internship Application CLICK HERE

This weeks's new opportunities include organizations such as The Catholic Relief Services, Congressional Executive Commission on China (CECC), Human Rights Watch (HRW), Accenture, Center for European Policy Studies, Department of Treasury, European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD), Institute for Women's Policy Research, Eurasia Group, McKinsey & Company, UNDP, UNICEF USA, and more. 

While deadlines are approaching for various opportunities with organizations such as Human Rights Watch (HRW), U.S.House of Representatives, Deloitte, DevTech Systems, GOAL, International Monetary Fund (IMF), SIPA Center on Global Energy Policy, and more.

The D-Prize Global Competition 
D-Prize challenges bold new leaders to tackle distribution problems impeding development in countries where extreme poverty exists. We award teams with grants of up to $20,000 to launch new organizations, solve distribution bottlenecks, and change millions of lives. Many of the 160+ winning teams have been students eager to make a massive positive impact on the world. You don’t have to think of yourself as an entrepreneur to apply to D-Prize. We fund problem solvers who are at the idea stage. Students passionate about social entrepreneurship, global health, education, agriculture, renewable energy, poverty alleviation, or last mile distribution can learn more about D-Prize, the Global Competition, and the application at d-prize.org. Application deadline: October 18, 2020. 

Inter-American Dialogue Spring 2021 Internships 
Inter-American Dialogue is seeking dynamic interns for the Spring 2021 Internship Program. Interns have expansive duties and play a vital role in the Dialogue’s daily activities. The Dialogue’s internship program provides students and recent graduates with training and experience for careers in the public and private sectors. Past interns have gone on to pursue jobs with a wide variety of international organizations, government bodies, think tanks, consulting firms, and private corporations. The internship program will be remote. The different positions, with descriptions and requirements are available on their Careers & Internships page
The deadline to apply is November 6, 2020 at 5pm ET.  

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CAREER RESOURCES

SIPA Career Website & Resources
Check out great career development resources for students that can be found on SIPA Career Resources Website.

Factsheets on Career Development - Tips for international students and on connecting with alumni, interviewing, networking, PMF information, writing resumes and cover letters and other career development topics.

Career Overview Factsheet - Information, sample employers, and online resources for a variety of fields and industries

Sector-Specific Fact Sheets - Lists of employers by industry or field, organizational charts, and information on IFC and World Bank internship programs and YPPs.

Check out other resources in the website to get access to general career fact sheets, career overviews, PMF information, lists of employers by sector, tips for international students, and sample resumes and cover letters, as well as online databases, paid subscriptions, and the OCS Weekly News e-newsletter.

 

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STUDENT SPOTLIGHTS

Kylie Tumiatti  is a second-year MPA student concentrating in EPD and specializing in ICR. Prior to SIPA she obtained her B.S. in International Affairs from Seton Hall University. Despite having spent the last 5 years in the North, she still considers herself a Floridian, especially in the winter. Last year, Kylie took a leave of absence from Columbia to accept a Fulbright ETA grant to Malaysia where she worked as a high school teaching assistant in Terengganu, Malaysia (let her know if you know any good Malaysian food in NYC, she's dying for rendang). She is a Pickering Fellow who will be entering the Foreign Service after graduation. Kylie is passionate about empowering marginalized communities through accessible education and promoting women’s rights in all areas of policy. When she isn’t studying, Kylie enjoys finding interesting experiences in New York, doing anything that involves food, listening to the My Favorite Murder podcast, and watching anime. Feel free to reach out to her with any recommendations or to talk about how crazy the world is right now.  
 

Yun Liang is a first-year MPA student with an EPD concentration. She was born in China but grew up in NYC. The formative experience shaped Yun's world view early on and she became really interested in US-China bilateral relations and international affairs. Prior to SIPA, she worked at the US Consulate in Guangzhou for the Foreign Commercial Service, where she conducted market research on the electric vehicle and telecommunications industries and helped to formulate and implement US commercial policy in China. In her most recent role, Yun worked in political advocacy at the United Nations focusing on the promotion of soft power tools such as intercultural and interfaith dialogue to prevent violent extremism and identity-based conflicts. Yun hopes to learn more about development work at SIPA and is excited to meet everyone in person! 

Fun fact: Outside of school and work, Yun is a foodie and loves to travel. Yun also trained professionally in ballet and contemporary dance for over 15 years.

(Reach out to us if you'd like to be featured in the next newsletter!)

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PICK OF THE WEEK

This week's featured movie: Ratched
In 1947, Mildred Ratched begins working as a nurse at a leading psychiatric hospital. But beneath her stylish exterior lurks a growing darkness.

Watch the trailer HERE, watch the series on NETFLIX







This week's featured book: Caste - The Origins of Our Discontents 

Isabel Wilkerson, the Pulitzer Prize–winning, bestselling author of The Warmth of Other Suns examines the unspoken caste system that has shaped America and shows how our lives today are still defined by a hierarchy of human divisions.
Available on Amazon

(We would love to hear your recommendations! Let us know what you have watched/read/listened to recently so we can feature them in the next newsletter!)

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EPD OFFICE HOURS

José Antonio Ocampo, EPD Co-Director
Sign up online: https://tinyurl.com/officehours-ocampo

Jenny McGill, EPD Co-Director and Workshop Director
Sign up online: https://tinyurl.com/mcgill-oh

Ilona Vinklerova, EPD Manager
Sign up online: https://sipa.campusgroups.com/meetings/1060915/IlonaOfficeHours
Wednesday OH are held at SIPA. 

Séléna Batchily, EPD Program Assistant
By appointment at ssb2200@columbia.edu

Saiful Salihudin, EPD Program Assistant
By appointment at sas2409@columbia.edu