Jobs/Roles in the ECE Community: Internationally

Hey everyone! I hope this post finds you doing well! This week we were asked to look at international organizations that interested us. I was particularly  excited to look in to this because I would love to live somewhere else for awhile and learn a new culture.

Here are the three I found to be right up my alley! I hope you enjoy them as well! 

1. International Child Care-

Their Mission- 

"International Child Care is a Christian health development organization. ICC is working to change the conditions of poverty that impact health and well-being."(ICC,2011) 

Why I chose this organization- They have the same vision as I do of bring high quality child care to all children, they just have a wider view and include health care. I like that. 

Jobs- 

This is more of a mission based organization then one with job opportunities. I would however lover to be a member of a Mission Education Encounter Team (MEET). Most of the long term jobs are for medical professionals but I would love to be a part of the MEET team and learn more about who they are.

Check them out:

http://internationalchildcare.org/

2. UNICEF - Specifically their work in Basic Education and Gender Equality

Their Mission- 

"At UNICEF we work to make that world a reality. We are committed to ensuring that all children – regardless of gender, ethnicity, socioeconomic background or circumstances – realize their right to a quality education." (UNICEF,2012)

Why I am interested in this part of UNICEF- Again it is right up my alley with its belief system. The quote I pulled from the sight is very similar to my own personal goals.

Jobs

Education Specialist

 

What they do:

a) Further promotion and institutionalization of holistic, multi-sectoral Child Friendly Schools (CFS) approach/framework to ensure minimum quality standards of education for all children in the region.  

b) Strengthening of evidence-based advocacy and policy advice by supporting the education management information system (EMIS), use of education statistics/data, and monitoring and evaluation of the sector policy/programmes. 

c) Enhanced support to the establishment and operationalisation of national assessment system of learning achievement, by collaborating with external partners and institutions.

(UNICEF,2012)

How to qualify:

Advance Degree in Education - Will Have it

8 years experience- Need it

Find out more at - http://www.unicef.org/ 

3. ChildFund-

Their Mission- 

To help deprived, excluded and vulnerable children living in poverty have the capacity to become young adults, parents and leaders who bring lasting and positive change to their communities.To promote societies whose individuals and institutions participate in valuing, protecting, and advancing the worth and the rights of children.

Why I like them-

They advocate for children to have better lives and be educated, no matter where they come from or who they are.

Jobs-

Education Adviser, Afghanistan

What they do:

The Education Adviser will be the technical lead for conceptualization, adaptation and establishment of the project’s components and manage the design and development of a training program for community teachers. The Education Adviser will also coordinate with relevant stakeholders the practical implementation and development of guidelines around Ministry of Education policies related to Community Based Education, Girls’ Education, and Accelerated Learning. (ChildFund, 2009)

What I need to Qualify- 

QUALIFICATIONS/EXPERIENCE

•5 years of experience working in education management, education policy development, preferably in an NGO.- 

•Previous work experience in Afghanistan or other high conflict zones.- 

•Demonstrated skills in training and coaching at various levels including training of trainers.-

•Experience working successfully with Ministries of Education and other government agencies, networks of educators, or comparable entities.

•Analytical skills and the ability to assimilate and process information on a wide range of issues.

•Excellent oral and written skills in English with ability to clearly and concisely communicate ideas and strategies to a variety of audiences.

•Fluency in Dari, Pashtu or Arabic highly desirable. (Child Fund, 2009)

(Need basically all of that)

 

EDUCATION/CERTIFICATIONS

MA in Education, Education Management, or other relevant field; Applicants with a relevant Bachelor degree with significant additional professional certification and significant experience as adviser may also apply

(Have it)

Check them out:

https://www.childfund.org/

Resources:

ChildFund. (2009). ChildFund International . ChildFund International. Retrieved December 12, 2005, from https://www.childfund.org/

ICC. (2011). International Child Care. International Child Care. Retrieved December 5, 2012, from http://internationalchildcare.org

UNICEF. (2012). UNICEF - UNICEF Home. UNICEF - UNICEF Home. Retrieved December 5, 2012, from http://UNICEF.ORG