Advanced learning programme in Career Management for Global Development across Sectors

Application deadline 

16 June 2026 (Early bird) € 3.200,00 for those registering by 16 June 2026

21 July 2026 (Final deadline) € 3.5000,00 for those registering by 21 July 2026

Course description

The Advanced learning programme is designed for professionals and emerging talents seeking to enter, reposition themselves within, or advance in the United Nations and global development ecosystem.

The programme is distinguished by the adoption of the 3D Career Model (Define – Detect – Develop), an integrated and practice-oriented framework that combines strategic career management, labour market intelligence, and targeted professional development. 

Key innovative elements include:

• a career-centred approach, addressing both entry and transition phases;
• strong emphasis on applied tools and actionable methodologies;
• explicit focus on career repositioning during periods of sectoral crisis and contraction;
• an intergenerational design that brings together early-career professionals and mid-/senior-level practitioners.

The course will feature the participation of Ms. Manuela Morelli, founder and director of Talentum Consulting.

Course target

The programme is intended for:

• early-career professionals and sponsored young talents aiming to enter the UN system, government institutions, or international development organisations;
• professionals currently working in International Organizations, NGOs, governmental or multilateral institutions who seek to strengthen their career management skills;
• mid-level professionals interested in career transition, re-profiling, or sectoral mobility within the global development ecosystem.

Training objectives 

Upon completion of the course, participants will be able to:

1. Critically analyse labour market dynamics within the UN and global development sector.
2. Define a coherent professional positioning aligned with skills, values, and market demand.
3. Manage complex career transitions in high-uncertainty environments.
4. Enhance long-term employability and professional resilience in international careers.

The course aims to:

1. Provide advanced tools for career self-assessment and strategic positioning (Define).
2. Develop skills for labour market intelligence and opportunity analysis (Detect).
3. Strengthen competencies in career planning and professional branding in international contexts.
4. Improve effectiveness in application strategies and professional networking.
5. Support career re-profiling and transition processes for both early- and mid-career professionals.

Teaching methods

The programme adopts a practice-based and learner-centred teaching methodology, characterised by a balanced combination of traditional lectures and interactive training techniques. 

In particular, the methodology includes:

• simulation exercises focused on real-life career decision-making scenarios;
• case study analysis drawn from the global development and International Organizations sector;
• guided problem-solving activities, both individual and group-based;
• practical applications of career management tools and methodologies.

Course programme

Day 1 - Defining Career Strategy in a Contracting Global Development Sector: 

• Interactive lectures introducing the Define phase of the 3D Career Model
• Guided self-assessment exercises (career drivers, values, constraints, adaptability)
• Case study analysis of early-career and mid-/senior-level UN career trajectories

Day 2 - Detecting Labour Market Signals, Career Risks and Opportunity Windows:

• Lecture on UN and global development labour market trends
• Analysis of real vacancy data, contract modalities, and career patterns
• Applied exercises on translating skills into employable value propositions

Day 3 - Developing Career Capital, Employability and Strategic Repositioning:

• Practice-oriented lectures introducing the Develop phase of the 3D Career Model
• Career development laboratories (CVs, profiles, and narratives for UN and IO contexts)
• Role-play and simulations (career transitions, re-profiling, career conversations)

How to apply

Applications must be submitted, exclusively online, through the link in this page.

A tutorial on how to register and submit the application will be available for download in the “Attachment” box on this page.

Attendance certificate

At the end of the Course the Sant’Anna School will issue a certificate of attendance to the students who attended at least 80% of the classes.

Course fee

The Course registration fee is set at € 3.200 for those registering by 16 June 2026, and at € 3.500 for those registering by 21 July 2026 and includes participation in all lessons, teaching materials and lunch at the Scuola’s canteen for the three days of classes.