Friends of MSF Manchester's Roadmap to a Career in Humanitarianism

When looking for advice, a roadmap even, of how to prepare for a career working with an NGO such as Médecins Sans Frontières, we were left with many questions... Realising such a document wasn’t readily available, members of Friends of Médecins Sans Frontières (FoMSF) Manchester, set out to create a concise and comprehensive document to help students and young professionals like us and like you, achieve their dreams.

This booklet is for you if you wish to understand more about starting a career in humanitarian or medical aid. We have collated everything you need to know, to create a stepping stone to your career and future.

This booklet has been produced for you by volunteers of Friends of Médecins Sans Frontières Manchester (FoMSF). FoMSF are student-led societies who support the work of MSF. If you are going to or are currently studying at a UK university, seek out your local society. It is a great first step into working for an NGO. FoMSF aims to raise awareness, encourage people to get involved and to raise funds.

In order to compile this booklet we have used public sources as information but claim any interpretation errors as our own.

If you require any further information or it sparks further questions then please feel free to contact us with any questions or feedback at: fomsf.mcr@gmail.com