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Explore the world of development careers, NGOs, and global impact. Learn about the evolution of the developmental space from government initiatives to the rise of non-profits and civil society. Discover opportunities in NGO jobs, consultancy roles, donor organizations, and social research. Find out what employers look for and how to navigate the path to a successful career in social entrepreneurship. Join Brick Foundation for volunteer work and make a difference in the world.
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The Space of Development Himanshu Vaidya Brick Foundation
The Development Space • Government only in the Development Space 1947-75 • Social Work = Sacrifice = The Saint = The Revolutionary • Government would give grants • The Non-Profit Organization (NGO) 1975-2000 • The Civil Society – The Fifth Estate • The Global Non-profits 2000-2014 • Global Development Assistance • Global Development Consulting Companies • Indian Professional Non-Profits • Indian Development Consulting Companies • Online Globalization of Developmental Space
The Development Space • Government can’t reach every where • Social Work is Micro and needs local deep social connect • Government wishes to outsource and not hire • Ministers, Officers have created NGOs • Political NGOs, Blackmailing NGOs, NGO HAFTA • Development accepted as a Profession • Age of Developmental Experts
Developmental Careers • NGO Jobs • Indian or Foreign Funded NGOS (3000-30000/month) • Areas • Department and Role • Consultancy Jobs (15000-30000/month) • Indian or Foreign (5000-100000/day) • Area, Department, Role • Ramana Group/Mckinsey/Chemonics • Donor Jobs (15000-50000/month) • USAID, CANAID, SWISSAID, GIZ, DFID • Social Research Indian / MN5 • Social Entrepreneurship
What Good Employers look for? • NGOS • Ability to work on the ground • Field Work • Social Compassion • Cause not Career • If you wish a Corporate Career Go to the Corporates • Consultancy Companies • Strong Academic and Conceptual Background • On Ground Research • Strong Policy/Area/MNE background • Donors • Trust, Proposal Evaluation, MNE • Research Companies • Ground Research, People Skills, Travel, High Pressure
How to go about? • Career Counseling • Psychological Testing • Counseling • Select Career or Cause • Select Area, Department, Role • Shortlist NGOs / Consultancies / Donors / Research cos. • Prepare Resume, Mock Interview • www.devnetjobsindia.org, www.ngobox.com
Social Entrepreneurship • Business Development Services (BDS) • Social Communication • Social Research • IT for Non-Profits • Brick Foundation welcomes you for volunteer work