Blog Assignment: Jobs/Roles in the ECE Community: Internationally

UNICEF:  United Nations Children Fund has been around since 1946 and has worked in many countries helping to make things better for children all over the world.  They not only work on poverty and hunger but also work to promote education in countries where poverty and disease are rampant.  They have several partners and companies that work along with them for the betterment of our children.  One other thing that I appreciate is the war on violence against the children.  They have been working for years to help end violence against children especially in Central Africa Republic. Their mission is to promote the equal rights of children and foster participation from agencies around the world. They have several job openings all over the world; in countries such as Mozambique, Senegal, Uganda and even in the United States, mainly New York. One job that really interested me was one for an education specialist in New York.  The responsibilities included planning, development, monitoring and evaluation of human resources and development in education.  This involved emergencies and post crisis transition in UNICEF.  The education requirement was a bachelors but with a master’s degree, I only need five or so years of experience in education, great communication skills and worked in the national or international level.  I also need training in HR recruitment and training.

ISSA (International Step by Step Association) Their mission is to provide quality care and services for children focusing on the poor and disadvantaged children. They also work on bridging the gap in diversity.  They believe in starting at the earlier years and helping children from birth through age 10. They also provide training for educators and adults in early childhood.  Although there is information on becoming a member of this organization or being a partner, also modules on learning for educators, there is no information on finding a job or career.  I believe this would be an ideal opportunity.

Academy of Educational Development – Their vision is that everyone reaches their highest potential.  Their mission is to improve lives in lasting ways by advancing integrated, locally driven solutions for human development.  In 2011, the name was changed to Family Health International 360. They believe in working with every country and every continent helping every to be the best they can be.  It is a nonprofit organization working on nutrition, education, environment, health, gender equality along with multiple other things.  They serve more than 60 countries along with the United States.

The job the interested me was the Internal Communication Specialist II position.  The responsibilities included developing and implementing strategic internal communication initiates to make sure FHI 360 staff  have the necessary information they need to work their jobs effectively.  They also are engaged in the organization’s vision, mission and goals.  The qualifications for this job are to have a Bachelor’s degree and five years of editing, writing and/or a combination of experience and education.  The person needs strong interpersonal and organizational skills. I must be able to relocate to Washington, D.C.  The person must also be used to sensitive or private information and one who loves working alone or with others.

 

Website: United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF). (n.d.). Retrieved November 28, 2011, from http://www.unicef.org/

Website: International Step By Step Association. (n.d.). Retrieved November 28, 2011, from http://www.issa.nl/index.html

Website: Academy for Educational Development. (2011). Retrieved from http://www.aed.org/en/index.htm