Job Description
Within the running of NGOs, people are employed in roles such as: project management, monitoring and evaluation, volunteer co-ordinator, fundraising officer, and treasurer. General tasks in this sector include:
Within the running of NGOs, people are employed in roles such as: project management, monitoring and evaluation, volunteer co-ordinator, fundraising officer, and treasurer. General tasks in this sector include:
- Oversee project activities: lead project planning, budgeting, action plans, and monitoring.
- Liaise with stakeholders, funders, and volunteers.
- Monitor impact and sustainability and produce a report.
- Identify and implement creative solutions to problem.
Skills
To excel in the field of NGOs, it is advantageous to have these skills which employers look for:
To excel in the field of NGOs, it is advantageous to have these skills which employers look for:
- Project management and implementation
- Both verbal and written communication skills
- Business development skills
- Networking skills
- Community organising
- Enthusiasm and commitment
- Teamwork and interpersonal skills
- Administrative and organisational skills
- Speaking multiple languages
Requirements
To gain a management role, most employers look for a bachelor's degree in a social science subject.
To gain a management role, most employers look for a bachelor's degree in a social science subject.