Mentoring

The Women in Aid & Development Mentoring Program is designed to provide support and encouragement to women working in the sector or planning to work in the sector. It was developed to meet the most common requests of women in the sector. 

Mentoring is a process through an experienced individual offers professional expertise to help a less experienced colleague to develop goals and skills through a series of time-limited, confidential, one-on-one conversations and other learning activities. 

The intent of mentoring is to shape a career that shows promise. For mentees it is an opportunity to learn from experienced and knowledgeable people who have walked in the same shoes and who offer guidance to the next generation of leaders and innovators. 

Our mentoring program open to Women in Aid & Development Members working in the aid, development and humanitarian sectors, studying a recognised international development course in Australia or wanting to move from a NFP or corporate role into the sector.

Join us as a Mentor

 

Many senior women attest to the importance of mentors in achieving their professional success and satisfaction in life. We invite you to advance your professional development by becoming a mentor for a woman who works in, or aspires to work in the aid, development, and humanitarian sectors. 

A mentoring relationship is immensely beneficial for both the mentor and the mentee and is an excellent way to share knowledge and experience. It encourages women to advance their careers and to aspire to promotion and leadership roles in future. 

Be assured that everyone in the sector has valuable advice and guidance to share so no matter your current role, please complete the information below and send us a copy of your CV and bio.

 

Join the Program as a Mentee

 

The WiAD Mentoring Program offers three levels. Each level is designed to provide support for different stages of your career. Everyone interested in participating as a mentor or a mentee is invited to an Introductory session and the mentoring Committee makes decisions on the appropriate level for each applicant.

  1. Small Group Mentoring

    This program is The first level offers three Small Group Mentoring Workshops targeted specifically to students, Interns, those who work in the NFP sector or corporate organisation's and who are keen to work in the aid, development and humanitarian sector. 
    The small group mentoring Workshops are free for members and are open to Non-Members at a cost of $30 each workshop. More details here.

  2. Resume and interview advice

    This program includes two to three meetings with a mentor to discuss your next career steps, change of direction, or have advice on your CV, roles to target or interview technique.

  3. Full mentoring

    This program is available to all members. It includes a full year of mentoring, including up to 12 one-on-one meetings. The mentors are selected to provide appropriate advice and support and matches are made by the WiAD Mentoring Committee.

Our mentoring program takes account of the needs of women in the sector and recognises that mentors and mentees may be located in Australia or overseas. Therefore, mentoring may be undertaken face-to-face, by telephone, or online.

 
 

How to apply.

 

Applying to be a mentee or mentor is easy. Simply click the links above to complete an expression of interest.