Foreign Service & International Development

Foreign service officers can promote peace and work to resolve conflicts in other countries.

What is a starting salary range for entry-level foreign service officers?

Who gets hired? Which group constitutes the foreign service officer selection pool?

Job security is always guaranteed in NGO work.

Grant writing is NOT a relevant skill in this field.

What are common entry-level experiences for international development work?

Cultural sensitivity is essential for aid workers.

Which organization is a U.S. government agency?*

Mercy Corps is a nongovernmental organization.

In which of the following settings are foreign service officers most likely to be involved in peace negotiations?

Which event involved foreign service officers assisting during a health crisis?*

Which issue do foreign service officers work on to prevent nuclear conflict?

Which is NOT a benefit of the Foreign Service?

What act established the modern Foreign Service?

What is the primary goal of international development?

What incentive is given for employees with foreign language skills?

Where do foreign service officers typically work?

What do foreign service specialists provide other countries?

The U.S. Foreign Service and international development organizations always share the same goals.

In international development, what affects long-term career planning?

What does “neutrality” mean in humanitarian work?

What should applicants emphasize when applying for a job in international development?

What department oversees the U.S. Foreign Service?

French is a useful language in West Africa.

A hardship post is a diplomatic posting where living conditions are difficult due to crime, pollution or other factors.

What is the main purpose of the U.S. Foreign Service?

Burnout is rare in international development work.

Which area is a growing concern in diplomacy?*

What did the 1980 Foreign Service Act emphasize?

Why are local partnerships emphasized in development?

What field is expected to grow due to climate disasters?

Humanitarian relief focuses on:

NGOs are nonprofits that work independently across borders to address poverty, health, education & human rights.*

Foreign service officers (FSOs) negotiate treaties with other countries.