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NGOs are large complex organisations working across multiple countries and regions. They also usually receive funding from many different sources. Therefore, NGOs need accountancy professionals throughout their organisations in order to ensure effective financial management. There are several roles that NGOs often hire accountants for. Here we break down some of the most frequently recruited… Finance Officer A first NGO job that accountants often take is the role of Finance Officer. NGO Finance Officers are responsible for the day-to-day financial ... Read more
Everyone who trains as a doctor does so, at least in part, because they want to help people in need. Many doctors see people affected by crises, conflicts or disasters, or living in poverty, and want to use put their training to use providing medical assistance. There are many NGOs that run health projects in crises and post-crises settings, as well as in communities living in destitution. As a result, there are a wide range of jobs in the NGO ... Read more
The United Nations is made up of 193 member states. The objective of the UN is to improve global security through international cooperation and to work to improve the lives of people around the world. The UN responds to many humanitarian crises and does huge amounts of poverty alleviation work globally. So, does that mean the United Nations is actually a non-profit? Well, not quite, let us explain… Technically, the United Nations is a non-profit because it does not use ... Read more
NGOs – non-governmental organizations, are independent organizations that provide assistance to people in need. There are hundreds of NGOs around the world, from famous international agencies to small local groups. NGOs portray the image that they work tirelessly delivering aid to communities hit by disasters or people living in poverty. However, criticism is building of NGOs as more people question – do they actually help? NGOs definitely help. They provide lifesaving assistance to people impacted by disasters such earthquakes, floods, ... Read more
India is the sixth largest economy in the world and it’s fast becoming a wealthy nation. However, nearly a fifth of Indians live in poverty and the country is racked by widespread and extreme destitution. India has a large and thriving NGO sector that works to lift people out of poverty and is active in communities throughout the nation. Many people want to work for NGOs in India. NGOs not only provide fair paying jobs with good conditions, but more ... Read more
The United States is the largest economy in the world. However, America is a highly unequal nation with over 42 million people living poverty. Populations in the US can also be impacted by natural disasters and require humanitarian assistance. With that said, the US is an incredibly generous nation. There are a huge number of NGOs working in America, as well as more that focus on delivering aid to people impacted by crises or living in poverty around the world. ... Read more
Hundreds of billions of dollars a year is spent on international development projects. These programmes aim to help people in poorer countries by increasing economic and human development. However, although there has been success in recent decades in reducing global poverty, many argue that international development is ineffective and actually overly complex. But why? What makes international development so complicated? Let us explain… Government Authorities Can Make Development Difficult A first reason why development is complex is because government authorities ... Read more
NGOs – non-governmental organisations, provide impartial and neutral assistance to people in need around the world. They work in areas of extreme poverty, or provide aid to people impacted by disasters and crises. Most NGOs do good work in difficult contexts. However, too often NGOs fail to deliver quality projects, or to live up humanitarian ideals. So why do NGOs fail? Well, let us explain… Lack Of Funds A first reason why NGOs fail is because of lack of funds. ... Read more
Working for an NGO can be a fantastic career. Not only do you get to work for an organisation whose objective is to help people experiencing crises, conflicts, and disasters around the world; but you also often get an exciting role in a dynamic organisation, working alongside other highly motivated and passionate people. However, NGO jobs are highly competitive. So, if you’re thinking about a career in the NGO sector, what qualifications should you study to increase your chances of ... Read more
