Administration roles are often seen as a good entry point into the sector for professional development roles and they can work in that way.

Organisations, however, will only recruit into administration those with the right skills and a demonstrable level of commitment to Development work.

Also in the book, 'Getting into International Development'

• What 'administration' in Development can involve
• What skills does a great administrator need?
• How you can use an administration as a platform for a career in Development
• A case study of an administrator with Christian Aid