Humanitarian Communications Trainee
Call
for Trainee Scheme applicants
About
the Humanitarian Trainee scheme:
The
Humanitarian Trainee scheme has been launched as a capacity-building
initiative to increase the number of trained professionals in the
humanitarian sector.We are looking for talented people committed to
long-term service in the humanitarian sector in different technical
areas, who can demonstrate outstanding people skills and the
motivation to develop excellent technical knowledge. Applicants need
to demonstrate that they are committed to the humanitarian sector and
have actively taken steps towards developing appropriate skills and
experience necessary for working in the sector.
The
one-year scheme is designed to enable participants to develop the
necessary skills in order to launch a career in the humanitarian
sector.It is anticipated that, upon successful completion of the
programme, trainees will go on to pursue a career in humanitarian
work within Save the Children International programmes or other
international humanitarian organisations. Depending on previous
experience, the nature of the deployment placement and the
availability of vacant posts, trainees will be qualified to apply to
entry level positions and go on to pursue a career in the
humanitarian sector.
The
one-year programme combines structured, sector-leading training, head
office trainee placements and self-study with coached field
deployments and provides a chance for talented graduates to
effectively contribute to international humanitarian programmes and
gain experience in the humanitarian sector.
Who
can apply?:
Anyone
who meets the essential criteria can apply for the trainee schemes.
Please
note: this
is an entry level programme. We are looking for people with very
limited or no experience in an NGO,
people with this experience already will not benefit from this
scheme.
Applicants
must be:
- Eligible to work in the UK immediately.
- Be able to finance themselves (including accommodation) for 6 months in London.
Candidates
can only apply for ONE traineeship.
What’s
in it for you?
The
Humanitarian Trainee scheme is a structured training scheme for those
motivated by pursuing a career in the Humanitarian field and will
complete the course with a sector-leading humanitarian agency. They
are head office based for 6 months and field based for the same
amount of time. During the head office based time, pocket expenses
are covered, however during this time they on are a structured
learning path that offers them the insight and practical skills they
will need to work and succeed in this sector. Save the Children and
their donors invest £10,500 per trainee during their 12 months as a
Trainee this covers security training, support of a dedicated mentor,
distance learning, international flights, accommodation, food,
medical insurance and an additional £500 per month towards general
living costs when in the field.
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