Career Breakers

Redefining Success: Zeineb Marzouk on Humanitarian Work & Career Breaks


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In this episode, Zeineb Marzouk, a communications specialist from Tunisia, shares her unfiltered take on the challenges of working in international organisations as a woman from the Global South. 🌍✨


From deployments in Syria and Iraq to the realities of living in restricted compounds during the COVID-19 pandemic, Zeineb reflects on the emotional toll of witnessing displacement and resilience firsthand. πŸ§ β€‹β€οΈβ€πŸ©Ήβ€‹


After an unexpected career break, Zeineb embraced the chance to pause and reassess her path instead of rushing into the next job. πŸ”„πŸ’‘


Tune in for an honest conversation on resilience, career transitions, and the fight for a more inclusive humanitarian space. πŸŽ§β€‹πŸŒ±

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Career BreakersBy Nicoletta Idili