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20082008 Conference for Returning JETs:Conference for Returning JETs:
Foreign Aid WorkForeign Aid Work
Kaori KurodaKaori Kuroda
CSO Network JapanCSO Network JapanMarch 4 2008March 4 2008
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What is foreign aid work?What is foreign aid work?
To provide international developmentTo provide international development
assistance and emergency relief work toassistance and emergency relief work tofamilies and communities in otherfamilies and communities in other
countries.countries.
Foreign aid work is done mainly by UNForeign aid work is done mainly by UN
agencies, bilateral aid agencies, nonagencies, bilateral aid agencies, non--
governmental organizations (NGOs) andgovernmental organizations (NGOs) and
civil society organizations (CSOs).civil society organizations (CSOs).
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Top priority in internationalTop priority in international
development since middevelopment since mid--90s90s
To fight against world povertyTo fight against world poverty
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Millennium Declaration(1)Millennium Declaration(1)
The Millennium Declaration was
adopted by 189 world leaders atat theMillennium Summit in September
2000.
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Millennium Declaration(2)Millennium Declaration(2)
The Millennium Declaration has eight chapters and keyobjectives:
Values and Principles Peace, Security and Disarmament
Development and Poverty Eradication
Protecting our Common Environment
Human Rights, Democracy and Good Governance
Protecting the Vulnerable
Meeting the Special Needs of Africa
Strengthening the United Nations
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Millennium Development GoalsMillennium Development Goals
(MDGs)(MDGs)The Millennium Development Goals (MDGs)The Millennium Development Goals (MDGs)
derive from earlier internationalderive from earlier internationaldevelopment goals and were officiallydevelopment goals and were officially
established at the Millennium Summit inestablished at the Millennium Summit in
2000.2000.
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Millennium Development GoalsMillennium Development Goals
(MDGs)(MDGs)Eradicate
extreme
poverty andhunger
Achieve
universalprimary
education
Achieve
universal
primary
education
Reduce child
mortality
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Millennium Development GoalsMillennium Development Goals
(MDGs)(MDGs)Improve
maternalhealth
Combat
HIV/AIDS,malaria, and
other
diseases
Ensure
environmentalsustainability
Develop a
globalpartnership
for
development
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Players in InternationalPlayers in International
DevelopmentDevelopment International (Intergovernmental) OrgsInternational (Intergovernmental) Orgs --
The World Bank, United NationsThe World Bank, United NationsDevelopment Programme (UNDP), etc.Development Programme (UNDP), etc.
Bilateral Aid AgenciesBilateral Aid Agencies US Agency forUS Agency forInternational Development (USAID),International Development (USAID),
Department for IntDepartment for Intl Devl Devt (DFID), etc.t (DFID), etc.
International NGOsInternational NGOs Oxfam, World Vision,Oxfam, World Vision,
ActionAid, etc.ActionAid, etc.
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International organizationsInternational organizations
UNDP: www.undp.orgUNDP: www.undp.org the UN's global development networkthe UN's global development network
UNDP's network links and coordinates globalUNDP's network links and coordinates globaland national efforts to reach MDGs. Their focusand national efforts to reach MDGs. Their focusis helping countries build and share solutions tois helping countries build and share solutions tothe challenges of:the challenges of:
Democratic GovernanceDemocratic Governance Poverty ReductionPoverty Reduction
Crisis Prevention and RecoveryCrisis Prevention and Recovery
Environment and EnergyEnvironment and Energy
HIV/AIDSHIV/AIDS
Empowerment of womenEmpowerment of women
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Other UN AgenciesOther UN Agencies
JPO for other UN agenciesJPO for other UN agencies
UNDPUNDPs affiliated funds/programmess affiliated funds/programmes
United Nationa Capital Development Fund (UNCDF)United Nationa Capital Development Fund (UNCDF) United Nations Development Group Office (UNDGO)United Nations Development Group Office (UNDGO)
United Nations Capital Development Fund (UNCDF)United Nations Capital Development Fund (UNCDF)
United Nations Development Fund for Women (UNIFEM)United Nations Development Fund for Women (UNIFEM)
United Nations Volunteers (UNV)United Nations Volunteers (UNV)
Other UN AgenciesOther UN Agencies Joint United Nations Programme on HIV/AIDS (UNAIDS)Joint United Nations Programme on HIV/AIDS (UNAIDS)
United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA)United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) United Nations Industrial Development Organizations (UNIDO)United Nations Industrial Development Organizations (UNIDO)
World Health Organization (WHO)World Health Organization (WHO)
United Nations University (UNU), etc.United Nations University (UNU), etc.
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Other opportunities at UNOther opportunities at UN
National Competitive RecruitmentNational Competitive Recruitment
Examination (NCRE)Examination (NCRE)-- The United Nations is seeking highlyThe United Nations is seeking highly
qualified individuals for employment. Wequalified individuals for employment. Weoffer recruitment opportunities throughoffer recruitment opportunities through
competitive examinations at the P2 level.competitive examinations at the P2 level.
InternshipsInternships
UNV volunteersUNV volunteers
International organizationsInternational organizations
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International organizationsInternational organizations
International Finance Corporation (IFC):International Finance Corporation (IFC):
www.ifc.orgwww.ifc.org A member of the World Bank Group.A member of the World Bank Group.
Vision:Vision: Our vision, values, and purposeOur vision, values, and purposepromote sustainable private sectorpromote sustainable private sector
investment in developing countries,investment in developing countries,helping to reduce poverty and improvehelping to reduce poverty and improve
people's lives.people's lives.
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International Finance Corporation (IFC):International Finance Corporation (IFC):
www.ifc.orgwww.ifc.org
IFC look for in their peopleIFC look for in their people
Technical expertiseTechnical expertise
Diverse nationalities and experienceDiverse nationalities and experience
Strong interpersonal and teamwork skillsStrong interpersonal and teamwork skills Motivated by the IFC missionMotivated by the IFC mission
Leadership potentialLeadership potential
Ability to work in Washington, DC or inAbility to work in Washington, DC or inany one of IFCany one of IFCs field officess field offices
Bil t l Aid A iBil t l Aid A i
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Bilateral Aid AgenciesBilateral Aid Agencies
DFID (UK) www.dfid.gov.ukDFID (UK) www.dfid.gov.uk Leading the British governmentLeading the British governments fight against worlds fight against world
povertypoverty
Emphasizes the need to attain MDGsEmphasizes the need to attain MDGs
About recruitmentAbout recruitment
1. Employment in the United Kingdom1. Employment in the United Kingdom1.1 General Information1.1 General Information
In accordance with the principles of the Civil Service RecruitmeIn accordance with the principles of the Civil Service RecruitmentntCode our vacancies are filled on merit by fair and openCode our vacancies are filled on merit by fair and open
competition. As a result DFID no longer maintains a database orcompetition. As a result DFID no longer maintains a database orregister of available personnel and we do not accept applicationregister of available personnel and we do not accept applicationsson a speculative basis, or hold CVs on file in consideration foron a speculative basis, or hold CVs on file in consideration forfuture vacancies. Details of current vacancies can be found onfuture vacancies. Details of current vacancies can be found onthe DFID website under the headingthe DFID website under the heading RecruitmentRecruitment..
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The Growth of NGOsThe Growth of NGOs
global associational revolutionglobal associational revolution by Lesterby Lester
Salamon. Since 1990s, the third sectorSalamon. Since 1990s, the third sector
organizations have come to play increased rolesorganizations have come to play increased roles
in;in;
providing servicesproviding services campaigning on public issuescampaigning on public issues
setting the global public policy agendas, includingsetting the global public policy agendas, including
issues like unsustainable debt, environmentalissues like unsustainable debt, environmentaldegradation, human rights law, landmine removal anddegradation, human rights law, landmine removal and
corporate social responsibility*.corporate social responsibility*.
*Jordan and van Tujil (eds), NGO Accountability Earthscan 2006
Global size of the leading INGO networks
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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
of Red Cross and Red Crescent
Societies)
$ 230 million (2001)
] The source of the figures is Clark, John (2003b) Worlds Apart Civil Society and the Battle for Ethical Globalization, Earthscan Publication Ltd. pp. 133-1
O f I t ti lO fam International
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Oxfam InternationalOxfam International
www.oxfam.org/en/www.oxfam.org/en/About Oxfam InternationalAbout Oxfam International
Oxfam International is a confederation of 13Oxfam International is a confederation of 13organizations working together with over 3,000organizations working together with over 3,000
partners in more than 100 countries to findpartners in more than 100 countries to find
lasting solutions to poverty and injustice.lasting solutions to poverty and injustice. With many of the causes of poverty global inWith many of the causes of poverty global in
nature, the 13 affiliate members of Oxfamnature, the 13 affiliate members of OxfamInternational believe they can achieve greaterInternational believe they can achieve greater
impact through their collective efforts.impact through their collective efforts.
O fam InternationalOxfam International
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Oxfam InternationalOxfam International
www.oxfam.org/en/www.oxfam.org/en/Oxfam Affiliates: Oxfam Australia, Oxfam-in-Belgium, Oxfam Canada,
Oxfam France Agir ici, Oxfam Great Britain, OxfamHong Kong, Oxfam Ireland, Oxfam Novib, Oxfam NewZealand, Oxfam Quebec, Intermon Oxfam, OxfamAmerica
Linked Oxfam Organizations:
Oxfam Trust in India
Oxfam Japan
Oxfam Observer Members:Rostros y Voces
Oxfam GBOxfam GB RecruitmentRecruitment
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Oxfam GBOxfam GB -- RecruitmentRecruitment
www.oxfam.org.ukwww.oxfam.org.uk Recruit for specific vacancies.
Accept CVs submitted as part of anapplication for a specific post.
Offer voluntary internship opportunities
Oxfam GBOxfam GB RecruitmentRecruitment
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Oxfam GBOxfam GB -- RecruitmentRecruitment
www.oxfam.org.ukwww.oxfam.org.uk Oxfam wants those joining Oxfam to;
Believe in what Oxfam stands for
Want to make a difference Enjoy working alongside diverse colleagues, partner
organisations, volunteers, supporters, and
participating poor communities Be flexible, adaptable and ready to meet new
challenges
Work cost-effectively
Reflect, through your professionalism, the qualitieswhich make Oxfam a world-renowned humanitarianand development organisation.
Observe Oxfams Code of Conduct and other policies.
World VisionWorld Vision
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World VisionWorld Vision
www.worldvision.orgwww.worldvision.orgWorld Vision helps transform the lives of the
worlds poorest children and families innearly 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.
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Thank you!Thank you!