Duncan Ball, Author at Humanitarian Careers

7 NGO Jobs Working For Women’s Rights (And What You Need To Apply)

Around the world, hundreds of millions of women and girls are affected by humanitarian crises or living in poverty. Women are marginalized in many communities. When these communities are impacted by disasters, the rights of women and girls often further deteriorate. There are many NGOs that run programmes aiming to improve the lives of women and girls and assist them to fully access their rights. Here we breakdown some of the top jobs in the NGO sector working for women’s …

Is The United Nations An NGO? We Explain

Most people around the world know of the United Nations. They also know its work trying to bring nations together to resolve global disputes and delivering humanitarian and development assistance. However, many people see the UN’s work and assume the organization is an NGO. But is it? Is the United Nations an NGO? And if not, why? The United Nations is not an NGO. This is because the UN is an international organisation made up of member states. It is …

8 NGO Jobs Helping Children (And What You Need To Apply)

Many people see disasters and conflicts around the world, and the impact they have on children, and really want to do something. Others see children living in poverty, or facing injustice, and also wish to help. There are a huge number of NGOs working with children and young people around the world, and many jobs in the NGO sector open to those qualified to work with young people. Here we’ve given some examples of the most common NGO jobs that …

7 NGO Jobs For Teachers (And What You Need To Apply)

Many people who are qualified teachers want to use their skills to provide education to children and young people living through humanitarian crises, or experiencing extreme poverty. There are many jobs for teachers across the NGO sector. Here we’ve broken down some of the most common NGO roles for teachers, as well as the likely qualifications and experience you will need to apply… Education Officer A first job that teachers often take with NGOs is the role of Education Officer. …

7 NGO Mental Health Jobs (And What You Need To Apply)

Mental health is fast becoming a larger part of the NGO sector. Organizations are realizing that many of the people they assist can have significant mental health needs. People affected by conflicts or disasters, or living in extreme poverty, often have extensive trauma, but lack access to mental health services. Many people want to work in the NGO sector in mental health roles. There are a range of positions across NGOs that work directly on mental health programmes. Below are …

How To Get An NGO Jobs In Australia (Complete Guide)

Australia is one of the world leaders in foreign aid. The country donates over 4.5 billion dollars a year in international humanitarian and development funding. There are a huge number of NGOs in Australia, from major household names to small community groups. We’ve put together this guide for anyone who wants to learn more about working for an NGO in Australia. Its ideal for students and recent graduates planning their first moves into the Australian NGO sector, as well as …

6 NGO Jobs For Lawyers (And What You Need To Apply)

Many lawyers want to use their training to do good, and to assist people in need. NGOs work around the world helping people affected by conflicts or disasters, or living in destitution. This means NGOs must operate in complex and changeable legal environments. It’s common for NGOs to recruit a range of positions that are ideal for qualified lawyers. Here’s we’ve included a few of the most common NGO legal roles… Legal Advisor A first job that NGOs often hire …

6 NGO Human Rights Jobs (And What You Need To Apply)

Human rights are a series of inalienable protections that all people around the world should enjoy, regardless of race, nationality, religious belief, gender or sexual orientation. Sadly, there are many parts of the world where human rights are not respected. There are many NGOs that make it their mission to promote human rights in the countries they work. Across the NGO sector, there are many jobs open to those interested in doing human rights work. Here we go over some …