Foreign Service & International Development

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

French is a useful language in West Africa.

Grant writing is NOT a relevant skill in this field.

Which area is a growing concern in diplomacy?*

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

What do foreign service specialists provide other countries?

What act established the modern Foreign Service?

Mercy Corps is a nongovernmental organization.

Burnout is rare in international development work.

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

What is the primary goal of international development?

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

What did the 1980 Foreign Service Act emphasize?

Cultural sensitivity is essential for aid workers.

Which is NOT a benefit of the Foreign Service?

What department oversees the U.S. Foreign Service?

What incentive is given for employees with foreign language skills?

Why are local partnerships emphasized in development?

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

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

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

Job security is always guaranteed in NGO work.

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

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

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

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

What field is expected to grow due to climate disasters?

Where do foreign service officers typically work?

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

Humanitarian relief focuses on:

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

What does “neutrality” mean in humanitarian work?

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

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