looking for NGO job opportunity in PretoriaWhat type of job are you looking for? I would like to work in an NGO in a project related to environment, education, women empowerment...actually I am very open-minded and have worked previously in UN Philippines working with indigenous peoples, and I was also a volunteer of the European Commission working with refugee children What nationality are you? I come from Spain, but I live in Pretoria What languages do you speak (and at what level)? English, French, Italian and basic of Russian, German and Japanese What country or area are you looking to work in and why? South Africa, because that is where I live with my husband who is Indian South African What countries have you worked in? UK, USA, PHILIPPINES, BOLIVIA and ITALY What countries do you have a visa to work in? Since I am a EU citizen I can work in many places, or I can get my permit easily What field do you currently work in? international cooperation, international relations, Media and Public information, public relations, translation of documents English-Spanish What fields have you worked in before? I have worked in Communications, international cooperations, public relations...i was a UN volunteer What qualifications do you hold? Master's Degree in Communications by the Polytechnic University of Valencia University exchange at University of Udine in Italy University Exchange at University of Wisconsin in USA Which do you consider more valuable? Formal education or skills and why? Training course in Bulgaria about Anti-Discrimination Training course in Hungary about Religion and Religious Issues Training course in Berlin Youth Empowerment Training course in Philippines Accounting for UNITED NATIONS Training course in Santander SENDING-HOSTING ORGANIZATIONS of NGOs (Spain) Training course in Benicassim "Working with European Funds for NGOs" Training course in Georgia "Conflict Resolution and Peace" Training course "Let's stop Human Trafficking" Describe the benefits of working with others I love learning from the people that I work with, new tecniques and communications skills are very important and I always learn so much Describe the benefits of working alone I can manage my time and can work as many hours as I like What was your worst working experience? My worst working experience was when one of my bosses while I was doing an internship in an arts entity intended to be my boyfriend and I felt so unsafe and uncomfortable What is the most important lesson you have learnt throughout your career? I learnt that the most important is understanding with your colleagues, comprehension and that sometimes to be professional is not up to your degree but the way that you approach to people What unique skills do you have? Intercultural skills, capacity to deal and to resolve conflicts among people from different backgrounds, i speak several languages What would you consider as your 'dream job'? I would love working in an NGO helping people in need. I can do communications work and I am good as a fundraiser, so I think I could promote the organization. How can potential employers contact you? You can email me to cristinajuancarrion@gmail.com or you can call me to +27 0725914309 | 
