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TravelRe: Canadian Express Entry/federal Skilled Workers Program - Connect Here Part 8 by donestk(m): 6:40am On Aug 09, 2019
donestk:
Hello,

I'll like to know if WES, ICAS and IQAS can evaluate my MSc result with my testimonial?

Testimonial has this clause "valid for 3 years"
TravelRe: Canadian Express Entry/federal Skilled Workers Program - Connect Here Part 8 by donestk(m): 11:17pm On Aug 08, 2019
Hello,

I'll like to know if WES, ICAS and IQAS can evaluate my MSc result with my testimonial?

Testimonial has this clause "valid for 3 years"
HealthRe: Nigeria To Become World Capital Of Open Defecation – UNICEF by donestk(m): 6:36pm On Aug 08, 2019
World poverty capital - Nigeria
World open defecation capital - Nigeria
PoliticsRe: Revolution Now: DSS Seeks Permission To Detain Sowore For 90 More Days by donestk(m): 9:26pm On Aug 06, 2019
Seriously u deserve a bottle of cold beer

flexyrule:
Nigerians are not worth being fought for. Everybody in this f*cking territory is just striving to survive. Majority are just living for the moment. There's nothing like "the Nigerian dream".. Vision 2020 was just another motivational speech. No matter what you do.. This system can't just work!.. Nigeria wasn't built to work... It was bought and designed in such a way that the Britain's would have ease of control and administration...
WebmastersRe: I Need A Reliable Bulk Sms Platform by donestk(op): 10:48am On Aug 03, 2019
Thanks!

I have signed up to ebulksms.com

Thanks fam
WebmastersRe: I Need A Reliable Bulk Sms Platform by donestk(op): 4:34pm On Aug 02, 2019
Thanks ma'am


Jhulyan:
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WebmastersI Need A Reliable Bulk Sms Platform by donestk(op): 4:21pm On Aug 02, 2019
I need a reliable bulk sms platform. Kindly help.
BusinessPlease Recommend A Bulk Sms Platform by donestk(op): 1:44pm On Aug 02, 2019
Reliable platform pls
WebmastersRe: Concerns Mount Over Africa’s Domain Name Registration by donestk(m): 8:26am On Aug 01, 2019
Just launched errands.ng
PoliticsRe: Ruga: Buhari To Commission Bobi Grazing Reserve In Niger by donestk(m): 3:10pm On Jul 21, 2019
Good
PoliticsRe: Col. K.E Elemele: Colonel Killed by Boko Haram, A Worthy Son Of The Niger Delta by donestk(m): 6:30pm On Jul 20, 2019
Next now is bridgadiers
CrimeRe: Boko Haram Ambushes Aid Workers In Borno - The Sun by donestk(m): 5:09pm On Jul 19, 2019
Aid/NGO sector is very risky but lucrative multi-billion dollar industry.

How to break into the Aid/NGO sector

International development is a popular career destination for many young people. Graduates can be found working in this field in a variety of Non-Governmental Organisations (NGOs), international organisations, consultancies, think tanks and academic institutions.

Many graduates start in an NGO; you will find few graduate training schemes, those that exist have early application deadlines. Generally organisations recruit as and when they have vacancies. Most recruiters in this sector are looking for:

1. Skills - these may be “hard” technical skills such as to work as a specialist in public health or they may be “soft” skills, such as teamwork and communication. Increasingly, recruiters are placing an emphasis on hard skills, especially for jobs “in the field.”.

2. Academic training/intellectual ability - typically a good undergraduate degree (typically 2.1 or better) or, very often today, a master’s degree is an added advantage. You also need to have good written English.

3. Relevant work experience - gained through volunteering, internships or paid work. It is advisable to gain development experience before undertaking a master’s degree.

4. Fit - will you fit into the department and the organisation to which you are applying?

5. Passion and commitment - are you committed to the cause?


Things to remember:

1. Flexibility and determination are the keys to success.

2. Your first job, whilst important, won’t define you for the rest of your career.

3. Your first position is a stepping stone.

4. Do not stay too long (no more than two years) in an entry level job, you'll be able to progress into more demanding, interesting roles.

Working in the field

For many, one of the major motivations for wanting to work in international development is to spend some time “in the field” in local communities. Getting this kind of opportunity is difficult for new graduates especially those without prior experience.

Increasingly posts in the field are filled by local staff and it's mainly higher level jobs or jobs with skills in short supply (such as engineering, for example) that go to non-local staff. Generally employers look for at least a years continuous field experience for a paid position.

For new graduates wishing to gain field experience there are three main options:

1. Volunteer with organisations, such as VSO, which offer structured volunteering opportunities of up to two years (https://www.vsointernational.org/).

2. Arrange your own volunteer position with a local NGO around you (https://reliefweb.int/jobs).

3. Intern with a development organisation to get tailored training in development research (https://datavillegroup.com/graduate-internship/).

However, field experience is not essential for many jobs in international development (for example, HR, IT, fundraising, communications, finance, etc.).

When to apply for jobs

Most NGOs operate a “just-in-time” approach to recruitment; therefore start applying for jobs near to when you are ready to start work.

The exceptions to this are some of the schemes run by international organisations (such as the Young Professional Programme (YPP) at the World Bank and the Junior Professional Officer (JPO) in the UN), government graduate training schemes (e.g., for DfID), and the Overseas Development Institute Fellowship scheme. For example, the deadline for the World Bank’s YPP is in July of the previous year. Keep a note of deadlines in your diary.

Networking

Many jobs in this sector are gained through making contacts. Network by:

1. Attending conferences.

2. Going to talks.

3. Undertaking some part-time volunteering.

4. Talking to your peers about opportunities.

5. Creating a LinkedIn profile and connecting with professionals and employers.
Jobs/VacanciesHow To Break Into The International Development Sector by donestk(op): 2:30pm On Jul 19, 2019
International development is a popular career destination for many young people. Graduates can be found working in this field in a variety of Non-Governmental Organisations (NGOs), international organisations, consultancies, think tanks and academic institutions.

Many graduates start in an NGO; you will find few graduate training schemes, those that exist have early application deadlines. Generally organisations recruit as and when they have vacancies. Most recruiters in this sector are looking for:

1. Skills - these may be “hard” technical skills such as to work as a specialist in public health or they may be “soft” skills, such as teamwork and communication. Increasingly, recruiters are placing an emphasis on hard skills, especially for jobs “in the field.”.

2. Academic training/intellectual ability - typically a good undergraduate degree (typically 2.1 or better) or, very often today, a master’s degree is an added advantage. You also need to have good written English.

3. Relevant work experience - gained through volunteering, internships or paid work. It is advisable to gain development experience before undertaking a master’s degree.

4. Fit - will you fit into the department and the organisation to which you are applying?

5. Passion and commitment - are you committed to the cause?


Things to remember:

1. Flexibility and determination are the keys to success.

2. Your first job, whilst important, won’t define you for the rest of your career.

3. Your first position is a stepping stone.

4. Do not stay too long (no more than two years) in an entry level job, you'll be able to progress into more demanding, interesting roles.

Working in the field

For many, one of the major motivations for wanting to work in international development is to spend some time “in the field” in local communities. Getting this kind of opportunity is difficult for new graduates especially those without prior experience.

Increasingly posts in the field are filled by local staff and it's mainly higher level jobs or jobs with skills in short supply (such as engineering, for example) that go to non-local staff. Generally employers look for at least a years continuous field experience for a paid position.

For new graduates wishing to gain field experience there are three main options:

1. Volunteer with organisations, such as VSO, which offer structured volunteering opportunities of up to two years (https://www.vsointernational.org/).

2. Arrange your own volunteer position with a local NGO around you (https://reliefweb.int/jobs).

3. Intern with a development organisation to get tailored training in development research (https://datavillegroup.com/graduate-internship/).

However, field experience is not essential for many jobs in international development (for example, HR, IT, fundraising, communications, finance, etc.).

When to apply for jobs

Most NGOs operate a “just-in-time” approach to recruitment; therefore start applying for jobs near to when you are ready to start work.

The exceptions to this are some of the schemes run by international organisations (such as the Young Professional Programme (YPP) at the World Bank and the Junior Professional Officer (JPO) in the UN), government graduate training schemes (e.g., for DfID), and the Overseas Development Institute Fellowship scheme. For example, the deadline for the World Bank’s YPP is in July of the previous year. Keep a note of deadlines in your diary.

Networking

Many jobs in this sector are gained through making contacts. Network by:

1. Attending conferences.

2. Going to talks.

3. Undertaking some part-time volunteering.

4. Talking to your peers about opportunities.

5. Creating a LinkedIn profile and connecting with professionals and employers.

CareerHow To Break Into The International Development Sector by donestk(op): 2:23pm On Jul 19, 2019
International development is a popular career destination for many young people. Graduates can be found working in this field in a variety of Non-Governmental Organisations (NGOs), international organisations, consultancies, think tanks and academic institutions.

Many graduates start in an NGO; you will find few graduate training schemes, those that exist have early application deadlines. Generally organisations recruit as and when they have vacancies. Most recruiters in this sector are looking for:

1. Skills - these may be “hard” technical skills such as to work as a specialist in public health or they may be “soft” skills, such as teamwork and communication. Increasingly, recruiters are placing an emphasis on hard skills, especially for jobs “in the field.”.

2. Academic training/intellectual ability - typically a good undergraduate degree (typically 2.1 or better) or, very often today, a master’s degree is an added advantage. You also need to have good written English.

3. Relevant work experience - gained through volunteering, internships or paid work. It is advisable to gain development experience before undertaking a master’s degree.

4. Fit - will you fit into the department and the organisation to which you are applying?

5. Passion and commitment - are you committed to the cause?


Things to remember:

1. Flexibility and determination are the keys to success.

2. Your first job, whilst important, won’t define you for the rest of your career.

3. Your first position is a stepping stone.

4. Do not stay too long (no more than two years) in an entry level job, you'll be able to progress into more demanding, interesting roles.

Working in the field

For many, one of the major motivations for wanting to work in international development is to spend some time “in the field” in local communities. Getting this kind of opportunity is difficult for new graduates especially those without prior experience.

Increasingly posts in the field are filled by local staff and it's mainly higher level jobs or jobs with skills in short supply (such as engineering, for example) that go to non-local staff. Generally employers look for at least a years continuous field experience for a paid position.

For new graduates wishing to gain field experience there are three main options:

1. Volunteer with organisations, such as VSO, which offer structured volunteering opportunities of up to two years (https://www.vsointernational.org/).

2. Arrange your own volunteer position with a local NGO around you (https://reliefweb.int/jobs).

3. Intern with a development organisation to get tailored training in development research (https://datavillegroup.com/graduate-internship/).

However, field experience is not essential for many jobs in international development (for example, HR, IT, fundraising, communications, finance, etc.).

When to apply for jobs

Most NGOs operate a “just-in-time” approach to recruitment; therefore start applying for jobs near to when you are ready to start work.

The exceptions to this are some of the schemes run by international organisations (such as the Young Professional Programme (YPP) at the World Bank and the Junior Professional Officer (JPO) in the UN), government graduate training schemes (e.g., for DfID), and the Overseas Development Institute Fellowship scheme. For example, the deadline for the World Bank’s YPP is in July of the previous year. Keep a note of deadlines in your diary.

Networking

Many jobs in this sector are gained through making contacts. Network by:

1. Attending conferences.

2. Going to talks.

3. Undertaking some part-time volunteering.

4. Talking to your peers about opportunities.

5. Creating a LinkedIn profile and connecting with professionals and employers.

Web MarketPikin.ng For Sale by donestk(op): 12:19am On Jul 19, 2019
Domain for sale. Reply thread if interested.
Romance10 Jobs Your Prospective Inlaws Don't Want To Hear (guys Only) by donestk(op): 9:54am On Jul 17, 2019
When bae takes you home to meet her parents when marriage plans are unveiling. Its no breaking news being asked what you do for a living.

1. Management consultant

2. Web developer

3. Blogger

4. IT consultant

5. Data analyst

6. Real estate developer

7. Data scientist

8. Graphic designer

9. Freelancer

10. Development consultant

Add yours wink
RomanceRe: Are Nurses Really Promiscuous? by donestk(m): 12:07am On Jul 17, 2019
The few i met are a bit loose but they are very health conscious. They demand for hiv test b4 riding you.
PoliticsRe: Why South-West Governors Are 'Helpless' On Security Situation In The Region by donestk(m): 1:09pm On Jul 16, 2019
SW has been auctioned
BusinessRe: 2019 Tony Elumelu Applicants Thread by donestk(op): 9:13am On Jul 14, 2019
Cant come and kill myself

CelebritiesRe: More Photos From Tonto Dikeh's Birthday Party In Abuja by donestk(m): 7:02am On Jun 22, 2019
Domain for sale

pikin.ng can be used for baby blogging or an ecommerce platform for Nigerian babies


Send PM for price
Foreign AffairsRe: Remembering: D-Day June 6, 1944 by donestk(m): 6:38pm On Jun 02, 2019
Largest aerial and amphibious assault in warfare history
Nairaland GeneralRe: What Is The Biggest Life Lesson You Have Learnt? by donestk(m): 9:44am On May 27, 2019
The pvssy aint yours. Its just your turn.
PoliticsRe: The Only Weapon Nigerian Youths Have Against Poverty (NIYA)... by donestk(m): 8:02am On May 14, 2019
Nice initiative but......

Will fail before inception. Dont ask me why.
CrimeRe: Suicidal Man Prevented From Plunging Into The Lagoon In Leki, Lagos by donestk(m): 2:27pm On May 09, 2019
All of us are in this together. You going nowhere bro
TravelRe: Jos: The Sight And Sounds Of The Land Of Peace - Photos by donestk(m): 5:57pm On Apr 25, 2019
J town my homeland
TravelRe: What City In Nigeria Today Is The Most Suitable For Vacation And Fun? by donestk(m): 12:33pm On Apr 25, 2019
Jos
Foreign AffairsRe: Adolf Hitler’s ‘Suicide Note’ To Be Sold At Auction For N32 Million by donestk(m): 12:18pm On Apr 25, 2019
My fuhrer

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