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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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(MDGs)(MDGs)Eradicate

extreme

poverty andhunger

Achieve

universalprimary

education

Achieve

universal

primary

education

Reduce child

mortality


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(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



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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!

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