Jobs/Roles in the ECE Community: Internationally

                                                                              

The three jobs I chose International Step by Step Association (ISSA), Save The Children, and United Nations Children Fund (UNICEF).

International Step by Step Association (ISSA):

 “Promotes equal access to quality education and care for all children, especially in the early years of their lives” (International Step By Step Association, n.d.). Like the organization Association for Childhood Education International support quality education for all children and believe that all children should have access to high quality early education regardless of their family socio-economic status"

Job Opportunities:

 Could not find jobs but they offer.

• “Professional development and capacity-building
• Information-sharing and networking
• Technical support in design and implementation of ECD programs
• International advocacy
• Participation in joint projects
• Publications
• Annual conferences and other events (International Step by Step Association, 2012).”

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, our work takes us into the heart of communities, where we help children and families help themselves (Save the Children, 2011)” This one appeals to me because with any early childhood programs purpose is the protection and safety of all children.

Job Opportunities:

Currently numerous job openings as a Emergency responder

Education:

Standard deployments include individuals with functional expertise in Operations, Logistics, Media, Proposal & Grants, Human Resources, Finance, Communications, Security, Technical Programmer, Education and Monitoring and Evaluation. This field is interesting and very exciting to do if I didn’t have young children I would love to help in other countries making a difference in young children’s lives.

United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF):

“UNICEF is the driving force that helps build a world where the rights of every child are realized. They believe that nurturing and caring for children are the cornerstones of human progress” UNICEF promote girls education, and make sure children are immunized against common childhood disease. They also work to prevent HIV and AIDS among young people”

Job Opportunities: currently no vacancies

Education:

·         Master’s Degree in a field relevant to the work of UNICEF or equivalent professional experience.

·          Experience: Relevant professional work experience, some of which has been obtained in a developing country, at least five years for mid-career and two to three years for an entry-level position.

·          Language: Proficiency in English and in another UN working language (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian and Spanish). Knowledge of the local language of a duty station where the position is based is an asset.

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/