NGO directors are in charge of running the organization. They give employees direction and take care of different administrative tasks. This position is very involving and you may often find your working hours extending beyond the traditional 9-5 hours.
While a bachelor’s degree or master’s degree in business, marketing, or a similar field is beneficial, it is not essential. In fact, only 62.5% of NGO directors have a bachelor’s degree and only 15.4% have a master’s degree. In place of an educational background, recruiters will look for a strong background in the area of the organization’s purpose. So if the NGO is focused on health, having a strong background in the health field would be relevant and beneficial.
