Jobs/Roles in the ECE Community: Internationally

Throughout this course, the Blog Assignments have taken us to local, state, and national early childhood organizations, agencies, and communities of practice. These explorations have helped us imagine ourselves in a variety of jobs that foster the well-being of children, families, and the early childhood field. This week, I will explore the international community of early childhood.

The first position I found was with UNICEF as a consultancy assignment: Caring for Child Survivors Resource Development. “This consultancy requires good technical knowledge on Gender Based Violence (GBV) programming in conflict and natural disaster affected countries along with strategic vision, and skills for group facilitation and communication to address the wide range of interests and perspectives, as well as sensitivities related to issues of GBV in emergencies” (United Nations Children’s Fund, n.d). I am not qualified for this position at this time, as it requires experience working with UNICEF and a degree more in social services.  However, I would extremely interested in a position down this path as it seems it would be very fulfilling, rewarding, and a meaningful position. 

United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF). (n.d.). Retrieved February 15, 2013, from http://www.unicef.org/

The second position I found was with Save the Children. Save the Children has always intrigued me because they are there when disaster strikes with food, medical care, and education.  The position is Coordinator for Early Childhood.  “Early Steps to School Success provides early childhood education services to pregnant women and children birth to five years of age, education services to their parents, and ongoing staff training to the community early childhood educators.  The program goals are: 1) children will enter school with the skills necessary for school success, 2) parents will have the knowledge and skills to support their children’s education, 3) home/school connections will be strong and 4) early childhood knowledge and skills in communities will be significantly increased.”  I have the education qualifications for the position and the in depth knowledge in early childhood education and literacy skills (Save the Children, 2011).

Save the Children. (2011). Retrieved February 15, 2013, from http://www.savethechildren.org/site/c.8rKLIXMGIpI4E/b.6115947/k.8D6E/Official_Site.htm

The third position is fascinating to me.  It is with the United Nations Education, Scientific, and Cultural Organization (UNESC) as the director of the Mahatma Gandhi Institute of Education for Peace and Sustainable  Development. “UNESCO works to create the conditions for dialogue among civilizations, cultures and peoples, based upon respect for commonly shared values.” I meet the education requirements for this position however I need additional years of experience within the education field.

United Nations Education, Scientific, and Cultural Organization (UNESCO). (2011). Retrieved from http://www.unesco.org/new/en/unesco/about-us/who-we-are/introducing-unesco/