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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 …

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Many people choose to work in the NGO sector because they want a career dedicated to alleviating poverty around the world. There are many NGOs dedicated to international development that run different projects aimed at lifting people out of destitution. The international development sector is huge, and so there are many types of jobs open to people with different professional backgrounds. Here we go over some of the top international development NGO jobs… Country Director A first international development job …

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Project managers play a vital role in the NGO sector designing, setting-up and implementing programmes that assist people in need. There are a huge range of job for project managers in many NGOs. Here we breakdown some of the best positions for project managers to apply for in the NGO sector… Field Coordinator A commonly recruited project management role in the NGO sector is the position of Field Coordinator. The Field Coordinator is in charge of a base of operations, …

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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 …

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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 …

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Many people join the United Nations because they want an exciting and prestigious career that contributes to resolving some of the biggest global issues. However, we all need to earn a salary. The UN is actually known for paying well and many people who work for the UN are attracted by the big salaries. So, what actually are the top earning positions in the UN? Well, here’s a few examples… Field Manager In the United Nations the role of the …

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The NGO sector has a significant need for qualified engineers. Organisations responding to crises and disasters often require engineers to assist in areas such as shelter construction, water and sanitation works, planning infrastructure projects, and even software development. If you are working as an engineer and interested in taking a job with an NGO, explore our breakdown of some of the most common engineering roles NGOs recruit for. This guide is also useful for those wanting to pursue a career …

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If you are interested in working for an NGO and are a qualified social worker, there are many roles within the sector that are open to you. Many NGO social worker jobs are on the frontline directly helping vulnerable people affected by crises, conflicts and disasters. We’ve put together this breakdown of some of the most commonly recruited social worker jobs in the NGO sector. It’s also for those interested in working for an NGO and wondering what jobs may …

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