Job/Roles in the ECE Community: Internatioally

The first international organization I chose that is appealing to me was the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF).  I love the fact they support the rights and health of all children.  “Together with our partners, we work in 190 countries and territories to translate that commitment into practical action, focusing special effort on reaching the most vulnerable and excluded children, to the benefit of all children, everywhere” (UNICEF).  I commend organizations that put out exhausted efforts to ensure children are receiving the necessary treatment.  A job opportunity that interests me from UNICEF is the Education Specialist position.  This position requires advanced university degree in one or more of the disciplines relevant to Education, primary education, or social sciences fields relevant to international development assistance.  As far as work experience, eight years of progressively professional experience at national and international levels in fields relevant to Education programs.

A second international organization I chose that is appealing to me was the Academy for Educational Development (AED).  I love their mission which is “to improve lives in lasting ways by advancing integrated, locally driven solutions for human development” (AED, 2011).  Their organization like me believes in pushing everyone to the max so they reach their full potential.  Our world is a better place knowing that people extend their efforts to the max.  A career opportunity that grabbed my attention was an Administrative Assistant, Migrant and Seasonal Head Start Region.  The job functions of this position are as followed: 

• Perform a wide variety of assignments, which support the activities of the Region XII T/TA Coordinator, and other TTA Specialists on the project.
• Assist personnel to comply with internal corporate and OHS information system guidelines to ensure operational compatibility, security, and functional capabilities required to support program activities.
• Prepare program and fiscal planning information and required correspondence and reports
• Produce reports from HSES at the request of the Regional Office and T/TA Coordinator;
• Coordinate and Track Case Management Schedule and meeting notes
• Participate in Meetings and take notes as directed by the T/TA Coordinator

The skills needed for this position is:

• Demonstrated ability to analyze data and to present data in written report utilizing charts and graphs, as well as ability to analyze and interpret data, identify errors and prepare reports.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate clearly, both orally and in writing to various audiences.
• Ability to work both independently and in a team environment.
• Demonstrated proficiency with using Microsoft Office Suite and internet applications required.
• Ability to problem solve and implement corrective action as appropriate.
• Work at the Regional Office (RO) at least once a month.  The number of days will be determined by the Regional Office
• Ability to organize and perform multiple tasks at the same time with high level of accuracy.

The third international organization I chose was the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD).  This organization is about educating the economic and social comfort of people around the world.  “The OECD provides a forum in which governments can work together to share experiences and seek solutions to common problems” (OECD).  A career opportunity that interests me is Program Coordinator: Energy Training and Capacity Building.  Must possess excellent knowledge of written and spoken English as well as ability to draft correspondence and reports independently.  Fluency in other languages is an advantage.  Great experience to have is as followed:

·         Experience with organizing activities and events for international audiences both close to the workstation and abroad.

• Experience with sourcing and providing training and capacity building, familiarity with global energy issues, of energy policies of the IEA and outreach priorities of the Agency.  Must have familiarity with the development and institutional issues in emerging and developing economies.

• Experience of fund-raising and grants administration. Good knowledge of the OECD financial rules and regulations, particularly in respect to voluntary contributions or ability to acquire that knowledge quickly.

• Proven organizational and management abilities as demonstrated in past work (organizing workshops and seminars, coordinating teams, project management) and capacity to take a holistic approach to designing and running complex events.

• Familiarity with the OECD Events Management System or similar IT tool.

 

References

United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF). (n.d.). Retrieved November 28, 2011, from http://www.unicef.org/

Academy for Educational Development. (2011). Retrieved from http://www.aed.org/en/index.htm

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