Are you interested in working for an international nonprofit? The Center for International Development is a connection point between students with passion, skills and interest, and international nonprofits needing employees and volunteers. If you are interested in pursuing a career in the international nonprofit sector, this can be a starting place towards that career.
The following steps can lead you in the right direction towards a career in the international citizen's sector.
Here are some wonderful internship opportunities:
General International Development
INTERACTION (Updated Sept. 2009)
LAZARIAN WORLD HOMES (updated Sept. 2009)JOAN B. KROC INSTITUTE FOR PEACE & JUSTICE (IPJ) (Updated Feb. 2009) USD- Human Rights & Conflict Resolution.
WORLD CONCERN (has some microfinance programs)
WORLD RELIEF
CATHOLIC RELIEF SERVICES DEVELOPMENT INTERNATIONAL DESJARDINS (Canadian based) FREEDOM FROM HUNGER
PLANT WITH A PURPOSE (Internship openings Fall 09) Specifically Microfinance MICROFINANCE TRANSPARENCY (updated Sept. 2009)
HOPE INTERNATIONAL (Summer deadline passed, can still apply for Fall)
FINCA (Search under the Job Type of "Academic Intern" or " Pro Bono / Volunteer for opportunities) MICROVEST (See Internship Program and Volunteer Opportunities) ACCION, BOSTON & WASHINGTON, DC CENTER FOR MICROFINANCE, INDIA DEVELOPMENT ALTERNATIVES, INC.MICROFINANCE GATEWAYPRISMA MICROFINANCEFIVE TALENTS
Are you interested in international development as a career? The following articles provide good information on how to prepare and what to consider.
DOWN THE PATH: Career Advice from a CEO Hillary Nalven of InterAction interviews Sam Worthington, InterAction's CEO "Pursuing--and even beginning--a career in international development and humanitarian assistance presents many challenges and often little clear guidance on how to overcome them. As someone fairly new to this sector and the InterAction staff, I had the opportunity to chat with Sam and get his professional insight on career development."
PURSUING A JOB IN INTERNATIONAL RELIEF AND DEVELOPMENT: Discovering and Creating Opportunities By Daniel Curran, Education First "This article is for people who want to get involved in international relief and development, but are not sure where to begin or how to proceed. It briefly describes the international relief and development industry and suggests the type of person that succeeds in the field (not all individuals are ideally suited). Finally, for those that feel it is right for them, the article provides practical tips on finding a job."
FIVE THINGS I WISH SOMEONE HAD TOLD ME WHEN I STARTED WORKING FOR AN NGO
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