2008 Conference for Returning JETs:

Foreign Aid Work

Kaori Kuroda
CSO Network Japan
March 4 2008
 What is foreign aid work?
ƒ To provide international development
assistance and emergency relief work to
families and communities in other
countries.
ƒ Foreign aid work is done mainly by UN
agencies, bilateral aid agencies, non-
governmental organizations (NGOs) and
civil society organizations (CSOs).
 Top priority in international
development since mid-90s

To fight against world poverty

 Millennium Declaration(1)
ƒ The Millennium Declaration was
adopted by 189 world leaders at the
Millennium Summit in September
2000.
 Millennium Declaration(2)
ƒ The Millennium Declaration has eight chapters and key
objectives:
ƒ Values and Principles
ƒ Peace, Security and Disarmament
ƒ Development and Poverty Eradication
ƒ Protecting our Common Environment
ƒ Human Rights, Democracy and Good Governance
ƒ Protecting the Vulnerable
ƒ Meeting the Special Needs of Africa
ƒ Strengthening the United Nations
 Millennium Development Goals
(MDGs)
The Millennium Development Goals (MDGs)
derive from earlier international
development goals and were officially
established at the Millennium Summit in
2000.
Millennium Development Goals
(MDGs)
Eradicate Achieve
extreme universal
poverty and primary
hunger education

Achieve Reduce child

universal mortality
primary
education
Millennium Development Goals
(MDGs)
Improve Ensure
maternal environmental
health sustainability

Combat Develop a
HIV/AIDS, global
malaria, and partnership
other for
diseases development
 Players in International
Development
ƒ International (Intergovernmental) Orgs -
The World Bank, United Nations
Development Programme (UNDP), etc.
ƒ Bilateral Aid Agencies – US Agency for
International Development (USAID),
Department for Int’l Dev’t (DFID), etc.
ƒ International NGOs – Oxfam, World Vision,
ActionAid, etc.
 International organizations
UNDP: www.undp.org
ƒ the UN's global development network
ƒ UNDP's network links and coordinates global
and national efforts to reach MDGs. Their focus
is helping countries build and share solutions to
the challenges of:
ƒ Democratic Governance
ƒ Poverty Reduction
ƒ Crisis Prevention and Recovery
ƒ Environment and Energy
ƒ HIV/AIDS
ƒ Empowerment of women
 UNDP: www.undp.org
Recruitment
ƒ Junior Professional Officer (JPO) Programme
ƒ Qualification: Under 32 years of age;
ƒ Master’s degree (or equivalent) in a development-
related discipline;
ƒ Proficiency in at least two of English, French and
Spanish;
ƒ Excellent IT skills;
ƒ Evidence of ability to think strategically;
ƒ A strong commitment to development;
 Other UN Agencies
JPO for other UN agencies
ƒ UNDP’s affiliated funds/programmes
ƒ United Nationa Capital Development Fund (UNCDF)
ƒ United Nations Development Group Office (UNDGO)
ƒ United Nations Capital Development Fund (UNCDF)
ƒ United Nations Development Fund for Women (UNIFEM)
ƒ United Nations Volunteers (UNV)
ƒ Other UN Agencies
ƒ Joint United Nations Programme on HIV/AIDS (UNAIDS)
ƒ United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA)
ƒ United Nations Industrial Development Organizations (UNIDO)
ƒ World Health Organization (WHO)
ƒ United Nations University (UNU), etc.
 Other opportunities at UN
ƒ National Competitive Recruitment
Examination (NCRE)
- The United Nations is seeking highly
qualified individuals for employment. We
offer recruitment opportunities through
competitive examinations at the P2 level.
ƒ Internships
ƒ UNV volunteers
 International organizations
International Finance Corporation (IFC):
www.ifc.org
ƒ A member of the World Bank Group.
ƒ Vision: ‘Our vision, values, and purpose
promote sustainable private sector
investment in developing countries,
helping to reduce poverty and improve
people's lives.’
 International Finance Corporation (IFC):
www.ifc.org
IFC look for in their people
ƒ Technical expertise
ƒ Diverse nationalities and experience
ƒ Strong interpersonal and teamwork skills
ƒ Motivated by the IFC mission
ƒ Leadership potential
ƒ Ability to work in Washington, DC or in
any one of IFC’s field offices
 Bilateral Aid Agencies
DFID (UK) www.dfid.gov.uk
ƒ ‘Leading the British government’s fight against world
poverty’
ƒ Emphasizes the need to attain MDGs

About recruitment
‘1. Employment in the United Kingdom
1.1 General Information
ƒ In accordance with the principles of the Civil Service Recruitment
Code our vacancies are filled on merit by fair and open
competition. As a result DFID no longer maintains a database or
register of available personnel and we do not accept applications
on a speculative basis, or hold CVs on file in consideration for
future vacancies. Details of current vacancies can be found on
the DFID website under the heading ‘Recruitment’.
 The Growth of NGOs
ƒ ‘global associational revolution’ by Lester
Salamon. Since 1990s, the third sector
organizations have come to play increased roles
in;
ƒ providing services
ƒ campaigning on public issues
ƒ setting the global public policy agendas, including
issues like unsustainable debt, environmental
degradation, human rights law, landmine removal and
corporate social responsibility*.
*Jordan and van Tujil (eds), ‘NGO Accountability’ Earthscan 2006
 Global size of the leading INGO networks

Name of network Annual budget (FY)

CARE $ 550 million (2000)
World Vision $ 600 million (1999)
Save the Children $ 368 million (1999)
Oxfam $ 504 million (1999)
Plan International $ 311 million (2002)
Medecins Sans Frontieres $ 304 million (1999)
WWF $ 350 million (year not known)
Red Cross (International Federation $ 230 million (2001)
of Red Cross and Red Crescent
Societies)

[1] The source of the figures is Clark, John (2003b) Worlds Apart – Civil Society and the Battle for Ethical Globalization, Earthscan Publication Ltd. pp. 133-136.
 Oxfam International
www.oxfam.org/en/
About Oxfam International
ƒ ‘Oxfam International is a confederation of 13
organizations working together with over 3,000
partners in more than 100 countries to find
lasting solutions to poverty and injustice.
ƒ With many of the causes of poverty global in
nature, the 13 affiliate members of Oxfam
International believe they can achieve greater
impact through their collective efforts.’
 Oxfam International
www.oxfam.org/en/
Oxfam Affiliates:
ƒ Oxfam Australia, Oxfam-in-Belgium, Oxfam Canada,
Oxfam France Agir – ici, Oxfam Great Britain, Oxfam
Hong Kong, Oxfam Ireland, Oxfam Novib, Oxfam New
Zealand, Oxfam Quebec, Intermon Oxfam, Oxfam
America

Linked Oxfam Organizations:

ƒ Oxfam Trust in India
ƒ Oxfam Japan

Oxfam Observer Members:

Rostros y Voces
 Oxfam GB - Recruitment
www.oxfam.org.uk
ƒ Recruit for specific vacancies.
ƒ Accept CVs submitted as part of an
application for a specific post.
ƒ Offer voluntary internship opportunities
 Oxfam GB - Recruitment
www.oxfam.org.uk
ƒ Oxfam wants those joining Oxfam to;
ƒ Believe in what Oxfam stands for
ƒ Want to make a difference
ƒ Enjoy working alongside diverse colleagues, partner
organisations, volunteers, supporters, and
participating poor communities
ƒ Be flexible, adaptable and ready to meet new
challenges
ƒ Work cost-effectively
ƒ Reflect, through your professionalism, the qualities
which make Oxfam a world-renowned humanitarian
and development organisation.
ƒ Observe Oxfam’s Code of Conduct and other policies.
 World Vision
www.worldvision.org
‘World Vision helps transform the lives of the
world’s poorest children and families in
nearly 100 countries, including the United
States. Our non-profit work extends
assistance to all people, regardless of their
religious beliefs, gender, race, or ethnic
background.
 World Vision Australia
www.worldvision.com.au/
Recruitment Policy
ƒ Recruit staff who possess appropriate technical skills
and will promote and support World Vision's core values
ƒ Ensure a fair and consistent recruitment and selection
process to all job applicants
ƒ Communicate employment decisions in a timely and
clear manner to every applicant
ƒ Attempt to maintain applicant goodwill regardless of the
outcome of the employment decision.

* World Vision U.S. hires only those who agree and accept
to its Statement of Faith and/or the Apostles’ Creed.
Thank you!