Sample Cover Letter For an NGO Junior Job Position Application

What are some of the things you should have in mind when writing an effective cover letter as you apply for that NGO job vacancy in Kenya you want?

Generally, the first thing you should always strive to indicate is how your academic and professional qualifications make you the best fit in the job.

Talk about how your work experiences has prepared you well and mention how well placed you are in meeting the challenges posed in the job requirements.

Writing to your potential employer how your present or past job related achievements are able to propel your prospective employer to reach the next level is key and lastly, the relevant skills you have that make you the right candidate for the job.

With that laid out, here is a Sample Cover Letter for an NGO Junior Job Position Application

Job Seeker
P.O. Box xxxx-00100
Nairobi

4th March 2020

The Human Resources Manager
ABC Company (Name of the NGO)
P.O. Box XXX XXXX
Nairobi.

Dear Sir/Madam,

RE: APPLICATION FOR A PROGRAMME OFFICER NGO POSITION

I am writing in response to your organization’s programme officer job advert placed on Daily Nation on 3rd March 2020.

Having worked with a human rights oriented NGO in the past one year and armed with a strong academic background in international aid and project management and a Bachelor of Arts in Development Studies, I am confident of being the right fit for the mentioned job.

During my working at (Name of the NGO),  I have successfully administered a number of projects. Among the duties, I helped in carrying out detailed budget analysis, performance and project reviews, productive resource allocation including labor planning, and coordinating activities between the organization and the clients.

In essence, I have achieved phenomenal results through all stages of a typical project life-cycle, well, within the deadlines.

As an experienced programme officer, I feel that my greatest strengths is my proven track record in delivering NGO projects on time and doing so within a budget.

I would appreciate an opportunity to further discuss your needs and my application and suitability for the position. Thank you for your time and consideration.

Sincerely,
Signature,
Job Seeker.

In Conclusion,

Make your cover letter precise and straight to the point. Ensure that the introduction you write in your cover letter is short and sweet enough to make the employer go through the whole of it. Do not take chances if you feel like you can not come up with the application letter that will secure you the job. Instead, seek help from our professional CV writerswho will help you come up with the best cover letter and a resume.