Jobs/Roles in the ECE Community: Internationally
UNICEF which stands for United
Nation Children Fund, it is the driving force that helps build a world where
the rights of every child are realized. We have the global authority to
influence decision-makers, and the variety of partners at grassroots level to
turn the most innovative ideas into reality. That makes us unique among
world organizations, and unique among those working with the young (UNICEF, (2011).
What interest me the most about UNICEF was the passion they have
for children who overcoming the obstacles of poverty, violence, disease and
discrimination place in a child’s path (UNICEF, (2011); which resonates with my
passion.
This organization stands firm on supporting the well-being of
children. They believe that nurturing and caring for children are the
cornerstone of human progress.
Job opportunities: Deputy
Coordinator for the Gender-Based Violence Area of Responsibility, P-4, Geneva,
Switzerland.
• Advanced University
Degree or
equivalent in gender studies, social anthropology, law and women’s rights,
sociology, cultural studies, public health, demography, socio-economics, or
other field directly related to the substantive area identified in the title of
the post.
• At least eight (8) years of relevant experience in humanitarian affairs, ideally with the United Nations system or NGOs. Experience in humanitarian response/recovery preferred.
• Demonstrated work experience in GBV in humanitarian settings;
• Knowledge of IASC Transformative Agenda and the cluster approach.
• Knowledge of the UN and UNICEF’s system's policies and procedures, including humanitarian response mechanisms.
• Fluency in written and spoken English is required.
• At least eight (8) years of relevant experience in humanitarian affairs, ideally with the United Nations system or NGOs. Experience in humanitarian response/recovery preferred.
• Demonstrated work experience in GBV in humanitarian settings;
• Knowledge of IASC Transformative Agenda and the cluster approach.
• Knowledge of the UN and UNICEF’s system's policies and procedures, including humanitarian response mechanisms.
• Fluency in written and spoken English is required.
With my experiences, volunteer work, and degree in Criminal
justice and Bachelor’s in Human services with minor in counseling; would fit
well for this job position. I have worked with women and children for over
fifteen years in providing them with assistance when needed; therefore, with
this experiences will help me to better assist families in this position.
Step By Step
Association (ISSA) is an International Association that I thought would be
interesting to learn about. Because of the many national organizations that
offers information about early educational programs; I had yet to hear about
the Step By Step organization. The program was started in 1999 in Netherlands.
ISSA offers general membership and information-sharing to all interested individuals
and organizations, (ISSA, 2011).
ISSA's mission is to support
professional communities and develop a strong civil society that influences and
assists decision makers to:
- provide high quality care and educational
services for all children from birth through primary school (birth through
10 years old), with a focus on the poorest and most disadvantaged
- ensure greater inclusion of family and
community participation in children's development and learning
- ensure social inclusion and respect for
diversity (ISSA,
2011).
I did not see any
career posting on their website, but I did obtain information as to how to
become a member, and this would be something that I’m interested in.
Because my I have the
experiences and skills to work with children in the early childhood programs, I
thought connecting with this organization would be beneficial for me to gather
new information to help build better programs in the United States.
Save the Children is the
leading independent organization creating lasting change in the lives of
children in need in the United States and around the world. Recognized for our
commitment to accountability, innovation and collaboration, where we help children and families help
themselves (Save the Children, (2011).
Mission: Save the Children’s
mission is to inspire breakthroughs in the way the world treats children and to
achieve immediate and lasting change in their lives (Save the Children, (2011).
Job Opportunities Save the Children had a total of 43 positions available on
their website; unfortunately, the positions that I was interested in, I were
unable to access any of the careers available. Because Save the Children is an organization
that’s been around for many years and have such a great reputation with helping
to change the lives of children all around the world and in different parts of
the country; I would be honored to be a part of such a great organization. It
is organization as such that inspires me to build my Community of Practice
based around their values, and one is accountability. I want children and
families that are suffering poverty to be able to count on myself and team to provide
them with the resources needed to help better their lives.
Resources
International Step By Step
Association. (n.d.). Retrieved November 28, 2011, from http://www.issa.nl/index.html
Save the Children. (2011).
Retrieved from http://www.savethechildren.org/site/c.8rKLIXMGIpI4E/b.6115947/k.8D6E/Official_Site.htm
United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF). (n.d.). Retrieved November 28, 2011, from http://www.unicef.org/
