Beyond the Myths: How STEM Professionals Drive Impact in Global Systems

International organisations are evolving rapidly as technology, data, and science increasingly shape how global challenges are addressed. STEM professionals are no longer working only on projects or tools — they are contributing to systems that influence policy, safety, compliance, and large-scale outcomes. This session challenges outdated perceptions about STEM careers in international organisations and offers a strategic, systems-level understanding of where technical expertise creates real and lasting global impact.

What You’ll Learn:

• Myth-Busting Reality:
Where innovation, data, climate tech, AI, and engineering are already embedded in the core work of UN and multilateral organisations — and why these roles are often misunderstood from the outside.

• Where STEM Expertise Creates Real Leverage:
How technical roles influence decisions, standards, and systems beyond individual projects, enabling organisations to deliver results at scale.

• Strategic Career Orientation (Before You Apply):
How to think about your STEM background in terms of systems, mandates, and global challenges to gain clarity on where you truly fit — before engaging in applications.

• Impact at Scale:
Why STEM careers in international organisations offer influence far beyond a single product, project, or market, and how technical credibility becomes long-term strategic authority.

The event is presented by Matanat Rahimova, Leadership and Career Coach. Learn more about Matanat and Impactpool coaching services

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