What do you actually do?

Have you ever wondered what a particular job actually involves? Our podcast series What do you actually do? aims to help you find out.

What do you do all day? What skills do you need? How did you get the job? What advice do you have for students? Get the answers to these questions along with career inspiration, top tips and insider knowledge every other week during semesters when Kate Morris asks our guest, ‘What do you actually do?’

Each podcast is accompanied by a blog post with a full transcript of the episode and useful links to help with your research. You'll find the blog link for each episode in the podcast description. 

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Latest episode

Working in International Development with Juany Murphy

Kate is  joined by Juany Murphy, who is Director of International Relations at the Otra Cosa Network, an International Development charity and alongside her, is one of her volunteers, Kate Geraghty. They discuss the satisfaction of making an impact with their work coupled against the precarious nature of funding for international development. Juany and Kate also share their tips and advice for breaking into this sector.

Juany's Bio

NGO - Founder and Director of Otra Cosa Network (OCN) with many years’ experience of creating and implementing sustainable development projects in Latin America. Skilled and experienced manager of people and resources, able to work alone or in a team, at an operational or strategic level. Consultant working in international development, with specific expertise in education, health promotion, women’s and girls’ rights programming within a range of organisations, including project management and volunteer service programs. Country experience in UK, Peru, Brazil and Mozambique.

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