Watch the Webinar: How does Humanitarian Assistance differ from development work?
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Impactpool
Are you considering starting a career in Humanitarian Assistance? Impactpool is proud to present Adey Makonnen's webinar for people who have a strong desire to help others and make a difference in the world but would like to know more about how and where to start. It will give you an overview of what's involved, what's required, tips on your options and how to do your job search. You'll find out about the good and challenging aspects which might help you decide whether this sector is really for you.
Target audience
This webinar is for people who have a strong desire to help others and make a difference in the world but would like to know more about how and where to start. It will give you an overview of what's involved, what's required, tips on your options and how to do your job search. You'll find out about the good and challenging aspects which might help you decide whether this sector is really for you.
The webinar "What should you know about working in humanitarian assistance?" will cover:
- What is humanitarian assistance about and how does it differ from development work?
- What are the different organizations working in the sector?
- What are the qualifications/skills sets needed?
- What the main career profiles?
- What are some effective job search strategies and resources?
- What the positive aspects and typical challenges?
- How do you prepare for and make the best of your time working in an international humanitarian organization?
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About Adey Makonnen
Adey is a certified Career Coach and Career Development Facilitator with 20+ years’ international HR and managerial experience within the UN System (UNHCR, WHO, Secretariat).
Adey is passionate about partnering with individuals to help them realize their personal and professional goals. Adey is a member of International Coaching Federation (ICF) and National Career Development Association (NCDA).
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