NON GOVERNMENTAL ORGANIZATIONS

NGO, or a non governmental organization, is a body recognized by the legal constitution of a country but is been managed by an individual or a group of persons working independently with the control of the government. The term 'non governmental organization' was coined by the United Nations long time ago and has been in use to describe any association that is run by a private group of individuals which does not have the motive for the business as profit in mind while contributing to the good of the society.

Traditionally, a non governmental organization is privately managed and operated, but in certain cases the government does provide certian funds for the maintenance and functioning of widely recognized NGOs. In this case, the non governmental organization usually maintains the status of a private association by excluding the membership of government individuals within the body.

An NGO is started mainly to contribute and to fulfill certain stated social aims. But today, as the NGO's are growing in size and gaining popularity among the masses, it also gets monetary help from different political parties and takes on a political color. But there has been a clear difference between the terms non governmental organizations and intergovernmental organizations.




With the advent of professional courses in different colleges in India, a career in a NGO has evolved as one of the chosen career options in the country. There have been different types of NGOs operating in mainly different Indian cities and working in these organizations will not only give one the social recognition but will also bring one closer to humanity and life in general.

All NGOs, especially the expansive and traditional non governmental organizations, have to recruit several people in order to manage the operations and oversee the proper functioning of the organization. The different job profiles that a very much aspirant can choose to be a part of in an NGO are: Advocacy and Human Rights , Entrepreneurship, Health & Medicine, Literacy and Education, Justice & Law, Media and Broadcasting, Computer & Technology, Disaster Management, Employment & Generation of Income, Sports & Vacation, Disabled and Handicapped Management, Overall Governance, Development of Surroundings, Philanthropy & Enterprise & Micro Finance.

Traditionally, no specific educational qualifications were necessary before some time for pursuing a career in a non governmental organization. In fact, several people became involved with a NGO out of sheer love for serving humanity, while also pursuing a full fledged career in some other field of work. Today, due to the rise of NGOs in the country and with more investments being made in a non governmental organization, people are more interested to pursue a career with one of the reputed NGOs in their towns or cities and in other places across the country.

• Bachelor Degree


• A degree or certificate course in PR and Management


• A certificate course in TESOL (Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages)


• Course in NGO Management is an added advantage


• A general awareness of all the administration, global events and issues, community development and information management


• A certificate course or MBA in Finance and Human Resources

Non Governmental Organizations With the increase in the number of NGOs in India, there are several courses which have been introduced in Indian educational institutes. To provide the necessary academic courses and training to prepare an aspirant for a career with a Non Governmental Organization. Here is a list of the institutes where you can pursue a degree for working in NGOs: Amity Institute of NGO Management Karl Kubel Institute for Development education Working in an NGO is a job of great responsibility, hard work and dedication.

Therefore mere academic qualifications are not enough for building a successful career in non governmental organizations.