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Budgets and audits may not seem likely pathways to an impactful humanitarian career. But for the seasoned Finance Manager, the job is about people, not numbers.
The truth is that a wide range of degrees in the social sciences from any university will meet the requirements for most aid sector jobs.
From assistants and officers to managers and coordinators, we crack the code of humanitarian job titles and where they rank in the organigramme.
The sheer number of aid organisations can be overwhelming. So we made a list. This is the definitive roll call of every major international humanitarian NGO.
Hiring managers from across the aid industry give their advice on what makes a great CV and cover letter. However, they don’t always agree.
Aid agencies are struggling to hire in Ukraine. We take an in-depth look at what opportunities exist for humanitarian job seekers.
Weeklong rest-and-relaxation holidays are a common feature of humanitarian contracts. Is it the best job perk ever or the framework for a lonely lifestyle?
How much you earn as a humanitarian mostly depends on which organisation you work for and where.
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The truth is that a wide range of degrees in the social sciences from any university will meet the requirements for most aid sector jobs.
From assistants and officers to managers and coordinators, we crack the code of humanitarian job titles and where they rank in the organigramme.
The sheer number of aid organisations can be overwhelming. So we made a list. This is the definitive roll call of every major international humanitarian NGO.
Weeklong rest-and-relaxation holidays are a common feature of humanitarian contracts. Is it the best job perk ever or the framework for a lonely lifestyle?
How much you earn as a humanitarian mostly depends on which organisation you work for and where.
Hiring managers from across the aid industry give their advice on what makes a great CV and cover letter. However, they don’t always agree.
Take a peek inside aid worker accommodation, from apartments and guesthouses to containers and, yes, tents.
From medical assistance and food distribution to logistics and finance, your humanitarian career is shaped by your technical specialisation.
An unlucky number of true anecdotes, success stories, and lucky breaks.
Career stories
Budgets and audits may not seem likely pathways to an impactful humanitarian career. But for the seasoned Finance Manager, the job is about people, not numbers.
The second generation humanitarian recalls making the leap from NGO local hire to United Nations international staff, and explains why motherhood won’t mean the end of her career in the field.
The Syria-based Protection specialist reflects on the power dynamics of aid and the privileged position that humanitarians often have in fragile countries.
Growing up in rural Sweden, the Red Cross delegate never aimed to be an aid worker. Now, at 33, he has built a career working with communities amid crisis and conflict.