How to get a job working for the UN or other INGO
06:43, 23 July 2010
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A Frequently Asked Question (FAQs) on the Intertubes is "How can I work for the United Nations or in humanitarian organizations overseas?" It's also an FAQ to me once people hear about where I've been working over the last eight years.
There was a web page I co-authored with a colleague that I used to refer these folks to, but the entire site went down for more than a week, and I'm a little afraid the organization could disappear, along with the web site, by the end of the year.
So, I've re-written the page and now host it here: Finding a Job with the United Nations or Other International Humanitarian or Development Organization.
The advice is based on the experience of people who have worked for the UN or other international development organizations, including people who make hiring decisions for such organizations. Following the advice on the page is no guarantee you will get to work abroad in international development. But you will greatly improve your odds.
Also, please note that I have a CV consulting service. I have screened résumés for a variety of aid, relief and development agencies and nonprofits, and I have helped many professionals, from people just getting started to seasoned professionals, to improve their résumés and overall presentation, with excellent results. Using your answers to a variety of questions, a review of your current résumé, and a review of the jobs you feel you are qualified for, I can work with you to greatly improve your résumé -- and, ultimately, improve your chances of being hired.
Also see:
- Details on volunteering abroad (volunteering internationally).
- Ideas for Funding Your Volunteering Abroad Trip.
- Volunteering To Help After Major Disasters.
