Jobs/Roles in the ECE Community: Internationally
The first international organization that appealed to me is fhi360. They are "a nonprofit human development organization dedicated to improving lives in lasting ways by advancing integrated, locally driven solutions" (FHI360, 2013). They want to help all people around the globe and that is what interests me. I think organizations like this are invaluable to the world we live in. They are truly doing what is important and making a huge impact.
The second international organization that appealed to me is Save the Children. This organization is geared to children as opposed to all people like fhi360. They reach out nationally and internationally. What I like most is that they "work with other organizations, governments, non-profits and a variety of local partners while maintaining our own independence without political agenda or religious orientation" (Save the Children, 2013).
I was able to find a job that interested me as well with Save the Children. It is a Specialist in Early Childhood Development. The job requirements include: Masters in early childhood development, education, or related field; Three to five years prior early childhood development program design/implementation experience; Experience in developing countries preferred; Experience in materials development to support ECD programming; Excellent communication skills; and Willingness to travel 30-40% time. (Save the Children, 2013).
The third international organization that appealed to me is United Nations Children's Fund, UNICEF. UNICEF is probably one of the most recognized internationally known organizations that help people all over the world. "UNICEF 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, 2012).
I was able to find a job with UNICEF I was interested in as well. It is the Early Childhood Development Specialist in Kenya. The job requirements include: Advanced university degree in any of the following: Social Sciences, Public Health, Education, or other fields related to the work of UNICEF; Eight years of relevant work experience at the national and international levels in social development, management, monitoring and evaluation, including specific experience in ECD; and Fluency in English and another UN working language. (UNICEF, 2012).
Thank you,
Cortnee :)
References:
FHI360. (2013). Retrieved from http://www.fhi360.org/about-us
Save the Children. (2013). Retrieved from http://www.savethechildren.org/site/c.8rKLIXMGIpI4E/b.6146405/k.C7E9/About_Us.htm
United Nations Children's Fund, UNICEF. (2012). Retrieved from http://www.unicef.org/about/who/index_introduction.html
Hi Cortnee, It is encouraging to see that jobs exist internationally for which you would be qualified! I would consider in a heartbeat working overseas. The only glitch would be doing what is best for my own children. I would have to give a lot of consideration to how it would not only affect me but my girls as well. Hmmm...
Thanks for posting!
Cortnee,
I see we find the same job at Save the Children that was appealing. It is good to know that other countries see that early childhood education is very important.