Country Director+34% typical comp change · ~3.0y typical
69% of observed moves out of Technical Advisor go here (4,200 careers)
progressionconfidence high4,200 careers77% of observed exits move upward from there
Observed career paths · international_development
Where does a Technical Advisor go next?
9 observed directions, from real career histories. Percentages are the share of people who made each move; the count is how many careers each number rests on. This is the generic map. No aspiration, no filler.
Typical advancement
Specialist path
Regional Director, Development+92% typical comp change · ~3.0y typical
23% of observed moves out of Technical Advisor go here (1,400 careers)
executive stepconfidence high1,400 careersno observed onward moves above the evidence floor
Executive Director+13% typical comp change · ~7.0y typical
reachable via Country Director. 6% joint share of observed careers
progressionconfidence moderate480 careers71% of observed exits move upward from there
Department Head, Municipal+13% typical comp change · ~7.0y typical
reachable via Country Director. 3% joint share of observed careers
progressionconfidence moderate210 careers84% of observed exits move upward from there
Higher-growth opportunity
Division Director, Federal+34% typical comp change · ~7.0y typical
reachable via Country Director. 3% joint share of observed careers
progressionconfidence moderate210 careers84% of observed exits move upward from there
Engagement Manager+55% typical comp change · ~7.0y typical
reachable via Country Director. 2% joint share of observed careers
progressionconfidence moderate180 careers86% of observed exits move upward from there
Director of Operations+34% typical comp change · ~7.0y typical
reachable via Country Director. 2% joint share of observed careers
progressionconfidence moderate180 careers93% of observed exits move upward from there
Adjacent career
Program Officer, Foundation-18% typical comp change · ~4.0y typical
8% of observed moves out of Technical Advisor go here (480 careers)
return to ICconfidence moderate480 careers87% of observed exits move upward from there