Aid workers typically operate in front line conditions, facilitating the effective distribution of humanitarian aid to people who have been hit by human or natural disasters.
Work Environment
Aid Worker - Humanitarians typically work in the following Career Sectors:
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The Work
Aid workers typically operate in front line conditions.
- Facilitating the effective distribution of humanitarian aid to people who have been hit by human or natural disasters.
- Communicating with local authorities
- managing distribution
- Supporting people with compassion and diplomacy
- Supporting the delivery of Health, welfare & education initiatives
Most candidates for aid worker positions have gained experience by volunteering with an international aid agency. Many types of work skills transfer to international relief efforts, including:
- Medicine
- Transportation and logistics
- Engineering
- Technology
Humanitarian worker support he 4 stages of releif work: (MaryVille.edu)
1. Mitigation
The goal is to limit the potential for mass destruction or loss of life. The steps may include upgrading infrastructure and strengthening buildings, as well as promoting social justice, healthcare, education, and environmental protections.
2. Preparedness
The focus of this phase is improving the community’s ability to respond to a disaster by promoting education, training, and outreach to individuals, families, organisations, and community leaders.
3. Response
A timely response also minimises damage to property and ensures people affected by the disaster have the food, shelter, and medical attention they require.
4 Recoivery
A strategic plan to meet the long-term needs of inhabitants, including housing, employment, infrastructure, and economic development
Further Information
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Qualities - Aid Worker - Humanitarian
- Sensitivity and understanding
- The ability to work well with others
- The ability to accept criticism and work well under pressure
- The ability to understand people’s reactions
- Excellent verbal communication skills
- Excellent written communication skills
- Patience and the ability to remain calm in stressful situations
- Thinking and reasoning skills
- To be able to carry out basic tasks on a computer or hand-held device [NCS 2021]
Interests - Aid Worker - Humanitarian
This occupation is typically suited for people with the following Career Interests:
Social
The Social person's interests focus on interacting with the people in their environment. In all cases, the Social person enjoys the personal contact with other people in preference to the impersonal dealings with things, data and ideas found in other groups.
Many will seek out positions where there is direct contact with the public in some advisory role, whether a receptionist or a counsellor. Social people are motivated by an interest in different types of people and like diversity in their work environments. Many are drawn towards careers in the caring professions and social welfare area, whilst others prefer teaching and other 'informing' roles.
Entry - Aid Worker - Humanitarian
Entry is open to degrees of all disciplines. Qualifications in First Aid and management can be extremely beneficial. Approved courses are provided by various organisations in the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland.
Training & Development
FET Centre Traineeship: Business Admin, Customer service, Engineering, Care, Management in centres around Ireland NFQ Level 5-6 Search our FET Coursefinder
FET PLC Courses: Management, Teaching, Engineering, Youth & Community development, Social Care, allied healthcare courses around Ireland at NFQ Levels 5-6 Search our FET PLC Coursefinder
Apprenticeship: Management, Finance, Care,transport & Logistics, and Engineering Apprenticeships at NFQ levels 6-10 Search Apprenticeships
Higher Education CAO Entry: Management, Teaching, Engineering, Youth & Community development, Social Care, Social science, Arts Humanities, Allied healthcare at NFQ Levels 6-8 Search our CAO coursefinder
Postgraduate Study Options Community development, health care, logistics, teaching, and engineering NFQ level 9
Professional Organisations Training or networking events:
VSO Graduates with a specific skill in areas such as: Community development, health care, logistics, teaching, and engineering might find it easier to get a placement overseas.
Independent non-governmental organisations - Ireland
Last Updated: April, 2023
Pay & Salary - Aid Worker - Humanitarian
Salary Range (thousands per year)* €28k - €44k
Salaries vary based on employer, location, experience, duties, and role.
Data Source(s):
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Last Updated: March, 2024
* The lower figures typically reflect starting salaries. Higher salaries are awarded to those with greater experience and responsibility. Positions in Dublin sometimes command higher salaries.
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Note: data not aways available
Labour Market Updates - Aid Worker - Humanitarian
This information has been derived from the Solas National Skills Bulletin (2023).
The annual average employment growth rate for this occupation continued to be strong across the five-year period. Census data for 2022 indicates that youth and community workers account for the largest share of occupations within this group and vacancies announced through DSP Jobs Ireland in 2022 were primarily for these roles.
Numbers employed in this occupation are too small to allow for analysis.
Useful Contacts - Aid Worker - Humanitarian
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- Chapter House, 26/30 Abbey Street Upper, Dublin 1, D01 C7W6
- (01) 858 7400 or Local: 1890 44 9999
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Volunteering Ireland
- 18 Eustace Street. Dublin 2
- (01) 636 9446
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