Friday, June 14, 2013

Jobs/Roles in the ECE Community: Internationally (cont)

UNESCO’s mission is to contribute to the building of peace, the eradication of poverty, sustainable development and intercultural dialogue through education, the sciences, culture, communication and information.

                                                 
 
 
 
 
AS A YOUNG PROFESSIONAL
Each year the Young Professionals Programme offers to a dozen or so young graduates or professionals just starting their career, from unrepresented or under-represented countries, the opportunity for a career in an international organization.

This programme provides ten (10) recent college graduates and young professionals under the age of 30 with the opportunity to start a career in an international organization.

UNESCO informs the National Commissions and Permanent Delegations of Members States that are eligible to participate in this Programme.

Candidates send their applications to the National Commission/Permanent Delegation of their country of citizenship. UNESCO does not accept applications sent directly to the Organization

AS AN INTERN
- If you are a student holding a first university degree, a researcher or a national civil servant, you can do an internship of one to three months at UNESCO Headquarters in Paris or in a UNESCO field office.
To be considered for positions for the United Nations Educational Scientific and Cultural Organization you must possess:


Education: university degree in education, culture, science, social and human sciences or communication or in a field linked directly to the management and administration of an international organization.

Languages: an excellent knowledge of either French or English (the two working languages) and a good knowledge of the other language. A knowledge of Arabic, Chinese, Spanish or Russian is an additional asset.
Note: for applicants from unrepresented or under-represented countries, knowledge of a single UNESCO working language is acceptable. However, once appointed, the staff member must learn the second working language.
  • Attitude: awareness of the multiple facets of a multicultural world and a commitment to international public service are essential.
  • Experience: as a rule, two to three years’ experience for junior professionals (grade P-1/P-2); four to eight years’ experience for middle-ranking professionals (grade P-3/P-4); ten to 15 years’ experience, including management experience, for management professionals (grade P-5, D and ADG).
    I like this company for their vision and opportunity to hire young professionals who are willing to start a career in this field.
  • http://www.unesco.org/


    International Child Development Initiatives
    ICDI is a Dutch non-profit organisation with a world wide brief, and a focus on developing countries. ICDI promotes the well-being of children growing up in difficult circumstances. We work to improve the policies and practices which affect these children by assisting in the development of local capacity (of children, their communities, organizations, and authorities). We believe in the power of children and young people, supporting their rights and addressing the underlying causes for the problems they face. There are so many children who have difficult circumstances and I like how International Child Development Initiatives attend to their goals. They believe that children should not be neglected. They believe in utilizing the child's strengths to help them achieve their goals.
     
    They have available short-term assignments that was in past year, in the following areas:
     
    In Bosnia and Herzegovina
     
    Child protection and education
     
    Evaluation with follow-up recommendations
     
    Evaluation of six after-school centers for children from multi-problem families in Bosnia and Herzegovina, with a focus on effectiveness, impact, sustainability, efficiency and potential for replication. The report also included possible scenarios for further development and recommendations on the donor's possible role in these.
     


    http://www.icdi.nl/






    International Step by Step AssociationInternational Step by Step Association (ISSA) is  collaborate with families, community and professional to ensure every child reach their true potential equally. 
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    ISSA's mission is to support professional communities and develop a strong civil society that influences and assists decision makers to:
    • provide high quality care and educational services for all children from birth through primary school (birth through 10 years old), with a focus on the poorest and most disadvantaged
    • ensure greater inclusion of family and community participation in children's development and learning
    • ensure social inclusion and respect for diversity.
    • http://www.issa.nl/index.html


      International Association of Early Childhood Education enhance international studies by sharing views among educators and practitioners in the early childhood community and to develop methods for creative teaching and a better learning environment for young children. This is accomplish through annual research conference, seminars, and meetings in different countries.   I like the fact they offer members to join training and practice tours in foreign countries. This provides a global perspective in the early childhood field. Job listing is not available. However, it is affirmed, those driven by and have knowledge of the early childhood field is eligible to attend membership.
       


  • International Association of Early Childhood Education.  Retrieved from http://www.iaece.org

    International Child Development Initiatives. Retrieved from http://www.icdi.nl/

    International Step by Step   Association. Retrieved from http://www.issa.nl/index.html

    United Nations Educational Scientific and Cultural Organization. Retrieved from http://www.unesco.org/




    2 comments:

    1. Thanks for your post Rhonda. I am glad that you shared the information about the UNESCO. I think that is pretty neat that they help graduates build and promote their business. Seeing as though I want to have my own school and my own practice as a child psychologist, I will definitely get in contact with them and see if they can help me. Thanks again for sharing. This has helped me a great deal and has given me more hope. Keep up the good work! God bless...

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    2. Hello Rhonda,

      Thank you for sharing. The IAECE drew my attention by joining and touring different countries. As a member, I would be able to travel to different countries for meetings. I learned how to speak French and German without being able to use them. It would be exciting to attend meetings where I would be able to use the other languages I have learned while collaborating with early childhood professionals from around the world. Thank you very much for sharing.

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