The non-profit and NGO sector is broad, with large organisations like the EU and UN, but it is mostly made up of smaller, lesser-known foundations. These organisations focus on causes such as human rights, environmental sustainability, and education. UvA alumni will share their experiences working in this sector and provide insights into the career opportunities, challenges, and rewards of making a difference in these organisations.
Are you interested in pursuing a career working in a non-profit or NGO company? Sign up for this session to meet with UvA alumni that have built a career in the Netherlands in these fields. Learn from their challenges, experiences and take good note of their tips and tricks.
The alumni speakers for this session are still to be confirmed
Name: Sherwan Qasem
Study programme: MA Holocaust and Genocide Studies
Current position: Relationship Management Specialist at Doctors Without Borders
Advice:
Name: Rai Cardelús Ylla-Catala
Study programme: MSc Economics (Global Challenges & Climate Change)
Current position: Policy, Science & Research Communities Coordinator at Greenpeace International + Junior Researcher at UvA
Advice: Stay curious and open to learning from different fields and experiences, this flexibility can open unexpected opportunities.
Name: Ishan Prabhakaran
Study programme: BSc Economics and Business (Finance & Organisation), MSc Finance (Corporate Finance)
Current position: Project Controller at Fair Wear Foundation
Advice: Find organisations you would like to work for and apply to any positions you qualify for. Moving within an organisation is usually possible and you can do many different things in this way.
