When the Sector Feels Uncertain, Your Career Doesn’t Have to Be
Career consulting for aid professionals navigating job search, career transitions, and positioning in a changing sector.
Humanitarian career coaching for aid professionals
For humanitarian and development professionals navigating job search, career transitions, or life after UNHCR, ICRC, UN agencies, INGOs, and international NGOs.
Meet The Founder
A short introduction (1min)
I am Chahrazed Anane, a former senior humanitarian professional with 15+ years of international experience, now supporting aid professionals in navigating job search, career transitions, and positioning in a rapidly changing sector.
• Regain direction and traction in a competitive and uncertain job market
• Navigate career transitions within or beyond the aid sector
• Move forward with a clear, structured approach not random applications.
“Chahrazed’s deep understanding of humanitarian recruitment and her ability to provide tailored, strategic guidance made a real difference in my career.”
— Myrthe Bergsma, Programme Manager, Collective Aid
Choose the Level of Support You Need
Support Designed for Today’s Humanitarian Market
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The Kickstart Package
Who it is for:
Mid-career professionals who know their target role but aren't getting traction. Perfect for those who need a fast, high-impact overhaul of their professional positioning to start generating interviews immediately.
The Program:
Duration: 3-hour intensive 1:1 coaching over 4 to 6 weeks.
Focus: Identifying blocks in your current applications and rebuilding your core profile for the modern humanitarian market.
What you walk away with:
A recruiter-ready CV aligned with current sector standards.
A strengthened LinkedIn profile optimized for visibility.
An Audit Report of your current application strategy with clear, actionable corrections.
Includes emails support during our collaboration for immediate implementation questions.
Investment: €499 (+VAT 21%)
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The Strategic Launchpad
Who it is for: Professionals who have a clear direction but need a structured, competitive system to navigate an unstable job market. You want a partner to guide your strategy, build your brand, and keep you focused.
The Program:
Duration: 6 hours of tailored 1:1 coaching over 3 months.
Focus: Building a complete job-search system, from branding to networking and interview readiness.
What you walk away with:
The Full Profile Overhaul: Optimized CV and LinkedIn profile.
Search Strategy: A step-by-step methodology for prioritizing opportunities and managing your search without burnout.
Networking Confidence: A personalized routine to connect with hiring managers authentically.
Interview Prep: Techniques to articulate your leadership story and transferable skills.
Includes continuous email/message support between sessions for real-time strategy adjustments.
Investment: €800 (+VAT 21%)
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The Full Transformation
Who it is for: Humanitarian and development professionals facing a major crossroads: shifting to the private sector, leaving field missions after years, or returning home and redefining their professional identity.
The Program:
Duration: 10 hours of strategic partnership over 6 months.
Focus: A full-scale professional pivot. We move from "field-level" descriptions to "high-level" value, aligning your technical expertise with new market demands.
What you walk away with:
Sector Gap Analysis: A consultant’s assessment of your transferable skills and the specific "language gaps" you need to bridge for your new target market.
The Master Narrative: A comprehensive professional story and "Translation Guide" that makes your complex background coherent to new types of recruiters.
Full Re-Branding Suite: A high-impact CV and LinkedIn presence designed for "Director-level" scrutiny.
Strategic Roadmap: A tactical 6-month search and networking plan.
Includes priority email and message access throughout the 6 months for ongoing advisory and "just-in-time" support.
Investment: €1,200 (+VAT 21%)
Frequently Asked Questions Career Transitions, Job Search, and Executive Accompaniment
Choosing the right professional support is an important decision. The questions in this section aim to offer clarity so you can determine whether this accompaniment is the right fit for you.
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The right package depends on the level of support you need and the complexity of your situation.
If you already know the type of roles you are targeting but your applications are not converting, the Kickstart Package is usually the best starting point.
If you are not yet clear about your target roles, the type of employers you should approach, or why your job search is not moving forward, the Strategic Launchpad is more appropriate. It offers more structured support around job search strategy, positioning, networking, and interview preparation over several months.
If you are facing a major career transition, repositioning beyond the humanitarian sector, returning home after years in the field, or redefining your professional identity, the Full Transformation offers deeper strategic accompaniment.
If you are unsure, the best first step is to book a Career Strategy Call. We will clarify together which level of support makes sense for your situation.
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Yes, especially if the issue is not your experience, but how your experience is being positioned.
In today’s humanitarian job market, strong experience is no longer enough on its own. Your CV, LinkedIn profile, cover letters, and networking strategy need to clearly show your value, your fit, and your ability to respond to current market needs.
The work usually focuses on identifying where your applications are losing traction and rebuilding your profile so recruiters can understand your relevance faster.
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The Kickstart Package is designed for professionals who need focused, practical support to improve their positioning quickly.
It is best suited if you already have a target direction but need to strengthen your CV, LinkedIn profile, and application strategy so your profile becomes clearer, more competitive, and more recruiter-ready.
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If you are applying for a specific role and want expert feedback before submitting, the Application Audit under the Quick Support section, may be the best option.
It includes a review of one CV and one target role or application, written feedback, and a strategic 45minutes feedback call.
This is a good option if you do not yet need a full package but want to understand why a specific application may not be strong enough.
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Yes. Many humanitarian and development professionals are now targeting remote, hybrid, or internationally based roles.
Remote job search requires a different positioning strategy. Your profile needs to show autonomy, written communication, cross-cultural collaboration, remote coordination, and the ability to deliver without constant supervision.
This can be addressed through the Application Audit, Kickstart Package, or Strategic Launchpad, depending on the level of support you need and the type of role you are targeting.
If you are also changing sector, relocating, or redefining your professional direction, the Full Transformation may be more appropriate.
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My work is mainly designed for humanitarian and development professionals who are navigating job search, career transitions, leadership growth, or repositioning in a changing sector.
This includes professionals who want to:
move within the humanitarian or development sector
transition into adjacent spaces such as NGOs, foundations, universities, international organisations, consulting, human rights, migration, or social impact
reposition their experience for the private sector
explore entrepreneurship, independent consulting, or portfolio careers
This can be especially relevant for professionals leaving or repositioning after working with organisations such as UNHCR, ICRC, UN agencies, INGOs, or international NGOs, and needing to translate their experience for new markets.
I occasionally support professionals who want to transition into the aid sector, especially when they bring relevant transferable experience. But my core expertise is supporting aid professionals who need to clarify, translate, and reposition their experience for their next step.
The common thread is not only the sector. It is the need to make your experience understandable, credible, and strategic for the market you are targeting.
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Yes. Many of the professionals I support have 10, 15, or 20+ years of experience.
Senior profiles often face specific challenges: being perceived as too senior, too specialized, too field-based, too expensive, or difficult to “translate” into new markets.
The work is not about reducing your experience. It is about making it clearer, more strategic, and easier for the right employers to understand.
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Yes. This is often part of the work.
Many humanitarian professionals have strong transferable skills, but they struggle to explain them in a way that makes sense outside the sector.
We work on translating your experience into language that resonates with your target market, while keeping your professional identity coherent and credible.
This may include transitions toward foundations, universities, consulting, social impact, the private sector, entrepreneurship, or portfolio careers.
For deeper transitions, the Full Transformation is usually the most appropriate option.
For senior leaders navigating complex repositioning, organisational change, or executive-level transitions, the Executive Path may be more suitable.
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My approach combines humanitarian sector expertise, career strategy, positioning, and practical recruitment insight.
I do not only review documents. I help you understand how your profile is being perceived, where the gaps are, and how to reposition your experience for the roles, organisations, or sectors you are targeting.
The work is strategic, tailored, and grounded in the realities of today’s humanitarian and development job market.
Beyond the immediate outcome — a stronger CV, LinkedIn profile, application strategy, or transition plan — the goal is for you to learn how to position yourself with more clarity and confidence throughout the rest of your career.
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The goal is to help you gain clarity, improve your positioning, strengthen your applications, and approach your job search or transition with a more strategic system.
I cannot guarantee interviews or job offers, because recruitment depends on many external factors. But the accompaniment is designed to increase the quality, relevance, and competitiveness of how you present yourself.
For many clients, the first result is not only a stronger CV or LinkedIn profile, but a clearer understanding of where they fit and how to move forward.
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This is not therapy, and it is not generic coaching.
The focus is professional: career direction, job search strategy, positioning, applications, LinkedIn, interviews, transitions, and decision-making.
It can include reflection and confidence-building, especially during difficult career moments, but always with a clear strategic and practical objective.
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The Career Strategy Call is a 30-minute conversation to understand your situation, your goals, and the challenges you are facing.
After the call, I will recommend the most appropriate level of support if I believe I can help. You can then decide whether you want to move forward.
There is no pressure to commit during the call.
The Executive Path: Bespoke Strategic Partnership
High-level accompaniment for Senior Leaders at the helm of transition.
Who is it for
For Directors, Country Representatives, and Senior Executives, a career pivot isn't just about a CV, it is about navigating institutional politics, re-establishing authority in new sectors, and managing a high-stakes professional legacy. This path is for those who require a confidential, expert sounding board to navigate the "lonely at the top" challenges of a major shift.
The Program (Consultant Deliverables) :
Duration: 12+ hours of dedicated 1:1 advisory over 6 months.
Strategic Deliverables: Beyond branding, we focus on Executive Narrative Positioning, Stakeholder Mapping, and Leadership Identity for your next chapter.
Core Focus Areas: Navigating identity shifts during major transitions and setting professional boundaries without guilt.
Dedicated Access: Unlimited priority access to my direct line for high-stakes decision support, available throughout our 6-month partnership (WhatsApp/Email).
Investment: From €1,800 (+VAT 21%)
Need targeted support, fast? One session. One clear outcome.
€250 (+VAT 21%)
These individual services offer targeted support to help you move forward with clarity and strategy.
Individual Services
Application Audit
Price: €250 (+VAT 21%)
Description:
Understand why your applications are not converting.
This strategic audit identifies the “translation gaps” between your experience and what employers are actually looking for and shows you how to reposition your CV and profile for stronger impact.
What’s included:
Review of 1 CV
Review of 1 application (or target role)
Written feedback report with concrete corrections
45-minute strategic feedback session
LinkedIn Identity Shift
Price: €250 (+VAT 21%)
Description:
Recruiters visit your profile and move on. This session identifies why and fixes it. We rewrite your headline and About section, align your keywords to your target roles, and turn your profile into something that works for you between applications.
What’s included:
Full Review of your LinkedIn profile
Rewritten headline and About section (delivered in writing before the session)
Strategic keyword alignment for your target roles
45-minute feedback session with actionable recommendations
Interview Prep
Price: €250 (+VAT 21%)
Description:
Prepare for interviews with clarity, structure, and confidence.
This intensive 1 session helps you refine your narrative, strengthen your answers, and communicate your experience effectively at a senior level.
What’s included:
Preparation based on your target role or upcoming interview
Identification of key questions and positioning gaps
Mock interview and real-time feedback
75-minute strategic session with actionable recommendations
What our clients say about us
