Friday, October 11, 2013

Easiest Way To Get An NGO Job In Kenya

By Dorcas Karuana,
NGO jobs in Kenya are one of the most sought after by many people. However, some people would like to find a NGO Jobs, or the non-profit sector but just do not know how or where to start. NGO’s are thought to pay very well, have opportunities for career growth through trainings, have free time and reduced work load.
Before searching for NGO jobs in Kenya, you need to know exactly what you want, i.e what drives you, what’s your passion? This helps you to narrow down your search for that perfect NGO job in Kenya. Also, know whether you would want to work locally or internationally.
To work for an NGO you have to forget about the money first since in most of them, you start as a volunteer. That is so much work with little or no pay. In addition, you may even work in remote areas for days. Therefore you need to first prove the passion for the job before money comes your way.
Most NGO Jobs Kenya engage in some kind of humanitarian work which involves great mobility and job rotation, because of this, they prefer to hire individuals with certain qualities. E.g, someone who is multilingual, adaptable to different conditions, can persevere hardships, someone with understanding for different cultures and mostly, someone committed to the course of that specific NGO. Therefore, when writing your CV, you may want to put in some proof that you actually possess these qualities.
If you are interested with a specific NGO jobs in Kenya you can volunteer to the NGOs. Once you are inside it is much simpler to showcase your qualities and qualifications and also get information about other job opportunities within the organisation.
On the other hand, with proper work experience, knowledge and skills, you do not have to start as a volunteer in NGO’s, but can be hired directly.

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