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Getting into International Development

Getting into International Development. Jeff Riley, Careers Adviser The Careers Group, University of London. Sector / Roles. Admin. Advocacy. Fundraising. Research. Economist. Consultant. Development NGOs. Christian Aid. AMREF. World Vision. ODI.

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Getting into International Development

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  1. Getting into International Development • Jeff Riley, Careers Adviser • The Careers Group, University of London

  2. Sector / Roles Admin Advocacy Fundraising Research Economist Consultant Development NGOs Christian Aid AMREF World Vision ODI Getting into international Development Emergency Relief Merlin/RedR Government Fast Stream – FCO / DFID etc Multilaterals UNHCR EU stagiare Private Sector Accenture /IDL Group Donor Relations The Careers Group, University of London offers free resources for those seeking entry level opportunities in the sector. ‘Themes’ Environment Human Rights Survival International Peace & Conflict PBI / International Alert Routes in Masters Internships Graduate Schemes Volunteering ‘Pay To Go’ Short Courses RedR/Merlin/ International Alert Concern Fast Stream VSO and many NGOs 2 Way Development/SPW

  3. Factor in 18 months volunteering / internships • Developing country experience • All Masters courses are vocational but . . . • Consider different roles / routes • Register on Facebook – ‘Getting into International Development’ • Visit careers.lon.ac.uk/development - heaps of free information • Register for free careers.lon.ac.uk/alert – select ngos / multilaterals • www.c2careers.com – to arrange a consultation – fee payable • Jeff Riley – jeff.riley@kcl.ac.uk Some Tips

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