
How to find a fellowship or internship in the NGO sector
Where to look, how to prepare and how to apply for fellowships and internships with NGOs and international organisations in Africa.

Consultancy or full-time: choosing your path in development
The trade-offs between consultancy and permanent roles in the NGO sector, and how to decide which suits you at this stage of your career.

NGO interview questions and how to answer them
The questions NGO and UN interviewers ask most, and a simple way to answer each with evidence from your own work.

How to write a CV for NGO and UN jobs
A clear structure, the right keywords and evidence of results: how to build a CV that works for NGO, UN and civil society roles in Africa.

Why blue carbon is becoming a core skill for African NGOs
Mangroves, seagrass and salt marsh store carbon and protect coasts. Here is why blue carbon skills now matter for African NGOs, and what to learn first.

How to get shortlisted for an NGO job in Africa
Eight practical steps to turn a good CV into a shortlisted application for NGO, UN and civil society roles across Africa.

How to check an NGO before you partner, apply or donate
A practical checklist for checking whether an African NGO is real, active and well run, before you partner with it, apply for a job or give.