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How to find a fellowship or internship in the NGO sector
Careers

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.

4 November 2026 · 1 min read
Consultancy or full-time: choosing your path in development
Careers

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.

4 November 2026 · 1 min read
NGO interview questions and how to answer them
Careers

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.

4 November 2026 · 1 min read
How to write a CV for NGO and UN jobs
Careers

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.

4 November 2026 · 1 min read
Why blue carbon is becoming a core skill for African NGOs
Climate

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.

4 November 2026 · 2 min read
How to get shortlisted for an NGO job in Africa
Careers

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.

4 November 2026 · 2 min read
How to check an NGO before you partner, apply or donate
Guides

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.

4 November 2026 · 2 min read