For the past few days, I was randomly looking for jobs and volunteering in different types of iNGOs, however, I found that I am really in a kind of position that I have neither relevant experience in the international development field nor a rigorous academic background in terms of research related. More seriously, discrimination is really a sad reality in the international development field, although some engines clearly state that they do not discriminate any potential talents. This is not a fact when experiencing job searching. Many iNGOs post on the requirements for vacancies with the request of different nationalities even though I agree with some points that many NGOs are keen on building capacity of the target beneficiaries, thereby leading them to look for some professional from the field not international. As a Taiwanese, I don't have any advantage even more disadvantages to compete with other international professional since political influence is the main concern when deciding hiring a person in the international development sector.
Several facts make me feel stressed whether I still have an opportunity to engage in the field of international development. Perhaps the best way for me is to change my nationality to be a real Chinese or within other nations.
With this understanding, I would like to state some actions to remind myself as long as I would get into the field of international development to enhance my competency working in the field of international development .
First, writing one article with the subject of international development (1000 words) per week. This article should form my argument with the proper use of reference. In other words, it looks like an essay. The purpose of this is to let myself involve either in the practice or academia since these two sectors are strongly related to each other.
Second, keep in touch with development professional to strength my network. International development is definitely a field which requires people who know how to network with others. Otherwise, it is getting hard to get resources, funding and opportunities.
Third, volunteering as free as I can. This is an essential part to contribute my time and professional in the society where I live.
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