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Dr.keyf:
hi everybody,hope ure all well.Ramadhan Kareem to u all!

i would like some feedback on some questions if anyone has some knowledge pertaining to tht.

1.first of all i want to if u want to work for an aid organization like WHO then is it possible to get a job as a volunteer if u have no work experience?

2.second,how does one get a job in an aid organization,i mean is there a standard protocol for tht?

3.third if possible i would like to knw wat organizations are faster in recruiting members and dont have to put u through a 6month etc waitin period?

if anyone has some useful information,i would be very thankful.thanx again

Admin:
dr.keyf, ramadan kareem too

You should know when humanitarian aid organizations request work experience, or when put you thru waiting period, they are not seeking for a doctor recently or they don't need you so badly.

Also the location you would like to work plays a major role for you to get a job, for example in Somalia, some aid organizations use nurse consultants as medical doctors, they are allowed to see patients, take history, do examinations, send investigations, and give treatments without supervision.

I know doctors who recently graduated & working in Somalia without work experience...

So I say work experience is no longer obstacle if you want to work in certain places like Somalia.

thanks

Geeljire:
Dr.Keyf,

I was talking to someone I know and they said a family member of there's works as the current president of one of the UN aid organizations in Nairobi, where I think you live now. I think I can help you. But I'm pressed for time, will send you pm later or tomorrow.

Good luck and Happy Ramadan.
Fi Amanallah,
Geeljire ~

Dr.keyf:
salaam ,thanx dr.mahdi n geelijire for this information.have a good day...... :)

Geeljire:
Dear Dr.Keyf, you seem to be doing the right things there. Some of the suggestion Dr.Mahdi gave are useful too. But your real downfall seems to be the lack of experience in the job market!

In finding a job, the very first thing you need to do is know what it is that you want to do. In other words what kind of a job do you want.

Your first step should be to approach an employment agency (don’t know if you have any of these where you live).

You’re likely to land a few temporary jobs here and there which you can add to your CV (resume). This will hopefully increase your confidence when you go to interviews for “proper” jobs.

The best way to find a job in aid organization is through networking. Envolve everyone you know (and don’t know) that you’re looking for a job. Someone somewhere will pass you information of a sure thing. 80% of jobs are found this way. You can even cold-call aid organizations you are interested in and ask them if they are hiring. 


--- Quote from: Dr.keyf on August 30, 2008, 01:50:46 PM ---3.third if possible i would like to knw wat organizations are faster in recruiting members and dont have to put u through a 6month etc waitin period?
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^^For this Q, here are many UN and NGO positions which are posted at this link :

http://www.reliefweb.org/

Just look under vacancies.

Ps.I've given your PM a lot of thought, and in the context of this thread, I think there would be something for you and I would be willing to help you out, I'A.

Good luck & Fi Amanallah,
Geeljire ~

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