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The United Nations is one of the most well known and most respected organizations in the world. The aim of the UN to work towards global peace and security by improving cooperation between nations.  The United Nations is not only world famous, but it is also one of the largest organizations in the world. However, the UN is highly misunderstood. A common question that is asked is whether the United Nations is actually a business? Well, is it? We’ll explain… ... Read more

A large continent with over 50 countries, Africa is a mix of diverse landscapes, wildlife, history, and culture. However, even though the most naturally rich continent-with tropical rain forests, deserts, fertile grasslands, and mountains-many African countries still depend on international support to meet the needs of their population. It is estimated that around 500 million people in Africa live under the poverty line. The continent presents a wide range of challenges not seen anywhere else-a lack of fresh water, widespread ... Read more

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 ... Read more

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 ... Read more

Many people who are qualified nurses are interested in working for NGOs. Taking a job with an NGO allows them to use their medical training to help people affected by conflicts, disasters or crises, or those living in poverty around the world. There are a wide range of jobs across the NGO sector open to nurses. Here we break down some of the most commonly recruited NGO nursing roles… Medical Coordinator A first NGO job that is often taken by ... Read more

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. ... Read more

Many NGOs run medical projects ensuring that people who experience crises, conflicts or disasters, or those living in poverty, are able receive quality healthcare. As a result, almost all medical NGOs have a range of roles open to qualified pharmacists. If you are a trained pharmacist and interested in joining the NGO sector, check out of guide to some of the mostly commonly recruited NGO pharmacy roles… Base Pharmacist A first job that pharmacists can take with an NGO is ... Read more

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 ... Read more

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 ... Read more

Nearly 91 million of people in India do not have access to safe water. Moreover, 746 million people lack access to household sanitation facilities and toilets and are exposed to defecating in forests, fields, and other public spaces. The number of people exposed to poor sanitation in India is amongst the highest in the world, with their health being severely affected by infectious diseases. With the support of NGOs, the Indian government has invested major resources in recent years to ... Read more

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 ... Read more

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 ... Read more