Roles in the ECE Community:  Internationally

The three international organizations that appealed to me are Save the Children, the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development, and UNICEF.  I chose Save the Children because the organization makes the statement that they give children a healthy start and the opportunity to learn and protection from harm.  One worker in the video said we respond to any emergency of scale anywhere in the world.  The worker stated they are unique in that they are specifically looking out for the welfare of children in an emergency because sometimes their needs are different that adults and the rest of the community.  His statement helped me see this organization has the best interest of all children.  The job opportunity I found interesting with the Save the Children organization is a Health, Nutrition & HIV/AIDS Director this position requires the following experience in high quality technical advice in health, nutrition & HIV/AIDS programs for children, experience in resource mobilization, business development, minimum 5 years’ experience in senior management position, commitment to children’s rights and tan ability to provide leadership in this area, managing health related grants, experience in strategic planning process, working effectively with partner organizations, donor relation, and fluency in written and spoken English. 

          

  The skill this candidate must possess are a Master degree in the area of health or related field, ability to inspire others, ability to deliver results, resource management training and capacity building as well as Mentoring skills and the commitment to and understand of Save the Children’s aim, values and principles.  This role interest me because I was not aware rising challenges they have with HIV/AIDS in Bangladesh.  This individual is responsible for overseeing the programs ensure proper measures are relevant to health, nutrition, and HIV/AIDS. 

           

 The Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development mission is to help governments foster prosperity and fight poverty through economic growth and financial stability.  The interest I have in this information could help organization make informed decisions using the information on the web site.  This organization had jobs that did not require a candidate to work directly with children and their families but in an indirect way.  All the position were management positions; after looking through several positons I decided none of the positions appealed to me they were too technical.  The Policy Analyst for Higher Education was the role I chose.  The position requires the applicant to extensive education economic, public policy, social science or a similar discipline.  Professionally they want 3-5 years’ experience in higher education, knowledge of policy issues, substantial expertise in one or more key area of higher education policy, experience working with quantitative and qualitative techniques used in research just to name a few.  Fluency in English and French is important. 

             

UNICEF is a well-known organization brought into the forefront because of work done by Angelina Jolie.  The organization believes children have a right to survive, thrive and fulfill their potential to the benefit of a better world.  I chose this organization because I have seen many commercials about the work they perform but I have never viewed their web page.  The job at UNICEF that interest me Child Protection Specialist they are looking for a candidate who is committed too creative professional and are passionate about making a lasting difference in the lives children.  The individual should have the ability to coordinate monitoring and reporting against Strategic Plan indicator, collaborate with Headquarter colleagues as well as others.  The link below takes you to the web page to view full job description ( the requirements are long). 

Reference:

Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development https://oecd.taleo.net/careersection/ext/jobdetail.ftl

Save the Children https://www.savethechildren.net/jobs/job-details/3249

UNICEF http://www.unicef.org/about/employ/?job=498259

Jobs in the Early Childhood Education Community

The three national/federal organization or communities of practice that appeal to me are Children International, NEA (National Education Association) and US Department of Education. 

Children International appealed to me because they have four key outcomes for children to be healthy, educated, empowered and employed.  CI believes knowledge is power when it comes to staying health which is done by developing healthy habits and connecting children with services when they need help.  In the area of education, donations are used to support the education of children in secondary school.  Empowerment programs guides children in their program to build leadership and team qualities.  Finally, employment teaching children some of the basic skill of completing an application, developing a resume, along with mock interview training.  These skills are encouraged to develop workplace and technical skills in teen that could potentially change their lives.

NEA (National Education Association) The information that attracted me to NEA was the documentation about families working together with teacher for student success.  The web site provides parents with helpful tips that encourage them to work with along with teachers. 

US Department of Education made me realize I should do a better job at following new laws about education.  I was not aware that President Obama signed an update law on December 10, 2015 that focused on the clear goal of fully preparing all students for success in college careers. 

Job Opportunities

Children International has a position for a Public Affairs Specialist; the position requires the individual to

Serve as liaison for public affairs and represent the Agency in public affairs forums throughout the Federal government. 

Initiate and develop strategies for the dissemination of information to the public about CMS programs, issues, and activities. Evaluate problems in disseminating information about CMS programs to the public.

Establish and develop effective ongoing interpersonal relationships with media representatives and public affairs personnel of specialized groups which provide coverage of agency programs.

Research and write materials that reflect agency policy and philosophy, including material suitable both for use in conjunction with the Administrator's public pronouncements and for written positions/policy statements intended for general release.

Analyze communication problems with contacts, and advises and recommends specific information activities to correct these problems

NEA position I chose is Confidential Specialist/Senior Confidential Specialist (Workforce Planning/ Employee and Labor Relations), #H004.  A position the supports the NEA strategic objective to focus the energy and resource of its 3 million members toward the promotion of public education by providing professional Senior Human Resources Generalist expertise in the areas of workforce training and employee/labor relations. 

The skills and experience needed to fulfill this role is Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources Management and Five years of professional experience in Human Resources, with concentration in workforce planning with at least three years of progressive labor relations/collective bargaining experience. 

 The applicant must also possess skill that include Knowledge of design and implementation of workforce planning strategies.

 Proven ability to plan, organize and coordinate projects. Demonstrated high-level analytical, interpersonal, leadership and communication skills. Ability to work independently and collaboratively with individuals. Proven flexibility and effectiveness in handling multiple and complex projects simultaneously under stringent time frames and changing priorities/conditions. 

Demonstrated ability to handle confidential matters with discretion. 

Strong compliance knowledge of federal and state employment laws. 

Experience in position classification. Strong Microsoft Office Suite skills. Working knowledge of HRIS systems. Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal skills.   

Experience working for association or membership organization. Experience working in a union environment. Certified Workforce Planning (CWP) certification, Certified Labor Relations Professional (CLRP).

Master’s degree in human resources or organization development, other HR-related certifications. Knowledge of the mission and programs of the National Education Association (NEA).  The position is located in Washington D. C.

U.S. Department of Education

United States Department of Education has positions that are rather intricate; I chose an Associate Education Research Scientist/Analyst, the skills and experience this position requires is you must be a U/S Citizen and submit to a background check.  The applicant must possess the ability to develop plans for agency support of education research, evaluation, and statistics;

Oversee research, evaluation, and statistics activities and programs carried out or funded by the agency;

conduct scientific reviews of research, evaluation, and statistics plans and products;

Analyze data and synthesize information from education research and related areas;

 Prepare written products to convey research-based knowledge and information to a variety of audiences;

 Conduct evaluations of agency activities;

Engage in dissemination and outreach activities, such as publishing scholarly work and attending scientific conferences; and

 Consult with, or advise staff.

 Position requires a master's degree or equivalent experience in an appropriate field pertinent to the needs of Institute of Education Science such as cognitive, developmental, educational, or social psychology; economics; education; statistics. 

Associate Research Scientist must have experience conducting research in education-related fields or topics may include reading, teacher professional development, psychology and demonstration of research skills and knowledge.

Reference

Children International. Retrieved July 21, 2016 https://www.children.org/see-the-impact/charity-

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Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA). Retrieved July 21, 2016, from          

            http://www.ed.gov/essa?src=policy

NEA (National Education Association) Retrieved July 23, 2016, from http://www.nea.org/

United States Department of Education Retrieved July 23, 2016 from http://www.ed.gov/