Jobs/Roles in the ECE Community: Internationally

The first organization that grasps my attention is the United Nation Children’s Fund. As I browsed through some of the things this organization did, the section about quality of education and friendly schooling stood out to me. “UNICEF is profoundly committed to securing safe, rights-based, quality education for each and every child, irrespective of his or her circumstances” (UNICEF, n.d) It is my desire to provide children with quality ;earning experiences in spite of their economic status or life circumstances. I will add this organization to my community of practice because we share a common goal.  One Job that I was interested in was the Junior Professional Programme. In order to apply for this job one must be a citizen of the respective country in which they are applying, be between the ages of 28 to 32 years of age and must have a master degree.

Save the Children is an organization that focuses on “helping children and families help themselves” (Save the Children, 2011). This organization adds fuel to my passion because it is educators it is our hope to be able to equip families and children with resources and knowledge that can help them in their daily lives. Giving families the skills needed to sustain in life can help them provide a better life for their children. The ad visor of early childhood development is a job that interests me. In order to be a candidate for this position one must have a master’s degree in International Education, Developmental Psychology, or Cultural Anthropology with ECD focus. I do not have the adequate education at the current time to fulfill the requirements of this position; however I am willing to take the necessary steps that are needed if a job becomes available within my area.

The Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) is appealing to me because their overall mission is “is to promote policies that will improve the economic and social well-being of people around the world” (OECD, 2011). Early Childhood professionals is always willing to do whatever it takes to protect the well being of young children. Politicians and lawmakers come up with policies that are either for or against the well-being of children. With an organization like OECD behind us we can ensure that they will come up with many rationales and solutions to help protect the well being of children and families. The global partnership for effective development cooperation is a position that caught my attention because it “will provide a platform for political dialogue, accountability and mutual learning. One will need a degree in economics, international relations, development economics/studies or a related field. You must also have at least three to seven years of experience in a national or international aid agency, preferably both at headquarters and in the field.

References:

Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD). (n.d.). Retrieved November 28, 2011, from http://www.oecd.org/home/0,2987,en_2649_201185_1_1_1_1_1,00.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/