The continuous onslaught of civil unrest and natural disasters leaves the humanitarian relief sector in constant need of professionals. As such, opportunities for making a difference should spring up.
While there is no prototype for who works in the sector, relief professionals tend to be passionate about helping people and exhibit compassion and patience. Employers also look out for job candidates who are flexible and pay attention to detail.
A premium is placed on experience and knowledge because of the “special services” required by disaster victims in hotspots or volatile regions like Afghanistan, the Democratic Republic of Congo, South Sudan, Iraq and Indonesia.