The sector does not have many established graduate training programmes.

The vocational training function tends to be delivered by a matrix of volunteering and internship and short courses.

Organisations like GOAL provide the practical experience for those eventually going on to work for more well known NGOs.

World Vision UK is unusual in having occasional trainee programmes for roles such as Emergencies and Programme Officers.

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In the book, 'Getting into International Development'

• An overview of the UK Civil Service including graduate training programmes and work experience schemes
• A look at the UN and its specialist agencies and what roles, internships and volunteering opportunities are available.