International Aid/Development Worker Duties & Responsibilities
The role and function of an International Aid/Development Worker includes the following duties and responsibilities:
- Lobbying and advocacy to represent the needs of poor communities to sponsors, governments and the public.
- Conducting needs assessments;
- Researching and writing project proposals and reports;
- Strategic planning for long-term development and/or disaster management to reduce the need for crisis intervention;
- Drafting funding proposals to ensure the future of specific overseas programmes;
- Recruiting, managing and training staff and volunteers;
- Administering the day-to-day work of an office or team;
- Managing, monitoring and evaluating projects;
- Organising fundraising;
- Developing relationships with partner organisations in the field and encouraging capacity building;
- Communicating effectively with relevant internal and external stakeholders including volunteers, clients, partners and donors;
- Negotiating and liaising with public bodies and other non-governmental organisations (NGOs);
- Evaluating the response required in fast-moving emergency situations;
- Managing budgets and allocating resources;
- Implementing security procedures to ensure the safety of staff working in unstable areas, maintaining an overview of the security situation and making appropriate decisions;
Note that this is not an exhaustive list of International Aid/Development Worker duties and responsibilities. Job functions for specific International Aid/Development Worker roles may vary, depending on the industry and type of employer.