Getting into International Development

23 March 2010

International Development is a growing sector that employs a wide range of people around the globe. This one day introductory course will set out clearly how the sector is structured, the different entry roles available and the combination of qualifications, skills and experience needed to get into international development.

• Meet and network with NGO's and education providers such as VSO, SOAS, AMREF, The Civil Service Fast Stream, RedR, Action for Social Advancement and many others.
• Learn how the development sector is structured and find about the wide variety of available jobs.
• Gain structured information about first steps into the sector - learn about internships, graduate programmes and short courses.
• Participate in a lunch time careers fair and network with education providers and NGO's.

Sign up for interactive workshops in the afternoon including

• Working in microfinance
• Working in emergency relief
• Applications and Interviews

Representatives include:

• 2Way Development
• VSO
• FCO
• Meltwater Entrepreneurial School of Technology (MEST)
• RedR
• The Microfinance Association
• SOAS
• University of East Anglia
• AMREF
• U8
• The Civil Service Fast Stream
• Advocates for International Development (A4ID)
• Anti-Slavery International
• Action for Social Advancement
• University of Manchester
• Christian Aid - newly confirmed
• Raleigh Global Ambassadors - newly confirmed
• World Service Enquiry - newly confirmed
• Red Cross UK - newly confirmed
• World Development Movement - newly confirmed
• University of Bradford - newly confirmed
• Action Against Hunger - newly confirmed

More to be announced!

The day is scheduled to run from 9.00am (registration period 9.00am – 10.00am) and finish at 4.00pm.

Last years attendees said:

• I attended your 'Getting into International Development' conference earlier this year; it was very informative and offered good practical advice to those of us trying to get a foot on the ladder – Reza Majid, British Council
• A really enjoyable, interesting course which was thoroughly informative and useful. Thank you!
• It was very informative and encouraging. I feel invigorated to start my search again! I was feeling a bit dejected!

Join, contribute and learn about International Development by visiting the Facebook page at www.careers.lon.ac.uk/facebook/dev You will receive full support from the moment you sign up and the opportunity to learn more about the course, talk to the organisers and network with other participants.

Venue
The course will be held at Beveridge Hall, Senate House, South Block, University of London, Malet Street, London, WC1E 7HU.

Senate House has full wheelchair access. If you require any special assistance (including induction loops or large print materials) please let us know in advance and we will do our utmost to facilitate your access to this event. Contact us at cs@careers.lon.ac.uk or on 020 7863 6042 to discuss arrangements.

Cost
Does not include lunch.

£16 - current students from colleges within The Careers Group, University of London Consortium and members of GradClub.

£37 - All other participants.

Cheques should be made payable to the University of London.

You should be informed within two weeks from receipt of your application whether you have been given a place on the course. All applicants who are not successful will be given a full refund. PLEASE NOTE: There is an administration charge of 10% of the total booking on all cancellations and refunds cannot be given after 5pm on 17 March.

Please ensure you are available for the whole day on 23 March before applying for this event.

If you have any questions, please e-mail cs@careers.lon.ac.uk

How to apply
Download a registration form from below.