FAQs

How do I search for jobs on NGO Career?

From our homepage, you will see a search bar. Simply type out the key terms that specify your request or filter your options using our advanced search function.

Alternatively, you can log into your NGO Career candidate profile and search for vacancies from there. You can then save jobs to work on your application later.

It is a good idea to sign up to receive job alerts so that you can both search via our website and receive job openings direct to your inbox.

How do I register my CV?

Fill in our CV registration form and upload the latest version of your CV.

Can I apply for a job without registering my CV?

No. To apply for a vacancy via NGO Career you must upload a CV to your user profile page

Can I save jobs I that I am interested in?

Yes, as long as you are logged in to your profile you can save any job and view it at a later date. To see all of your saved jobs simply log in to you NGO Career profile and click “saved jobs” beneath “my NGO account”

I have a question about a job role on NGO Career. Who should I contact?

Please contact the NGO recruiter directly. NGO Career has no further information about any of the jobs advertised on the site. Recruiter contact information is available at the bottom of the job description on their company profile.

How do I know my application has been received?

Once you have applied for a role on NGO Career you will receive an automatic email from us confirming that your application has been sent and received.

If you have not had an email response to your application, or you are uncertain if your email has been received, please contact the NGO recruiter that you have applied to directly or reapply if necessary.

The recruiter's contact details can be found at the bottom of the full job description or on their company profile.

I have forgotten my password. How do I recover it?

Go to the password recovery page.

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