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Officers of non-governmental organisations (NGOs) perform a range of tasks for different kinds of groups, such as charities and trade unions. Read more about what the job area is all about.
Your progression depends on the organisation you work for and the role you wish to do. First, identify the area you want to work in and then see what career options are available.
You could start in an internship, graduate scheme or junior role. You should be able to learn lots on the job and hopefully learn from crossover work with different departments in the organisation. With experience, you might progress to a more senior position (such as project leader or team manager) and take on more responsibility.
Alternatively, you could transfer into a different NGO role where you’ll develop further skills and maybe have other progression opportunities.
Your employer should provide training either on the job or through courses held within your organisation or externally. Larger organisations usually have bigger budgets and offer more structured training and promotion schemes.
You can also take control of your learning and find training courses and qualifications from providers like the Directory of Social Change and the Institute of Fundraising.
It’s a good idea to keep your knowledge of developments in the sector up to date. You can do this by joining relevant associations, going to conferences and events and following relevant publications or news outlets.
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