Jobs/Roles in the ECE Community: Internationally

 

Jobs/Roles in the ECE Community: Internationally

            The Global Impact organization was founded in 1956, and its main function is to give to causes around the world.  Their mission is to help people that are in dire need of resources.  This organization is known for being a leader in philanthropy around the world and they supply funding to UNICEF and other providers worldwide.  I chose this organization because I wanted to know how many of these organizations that help people around the world get funding.  The Global Impact organization has greatly impacted around the world and in the US for years in a gigantic way.  This organization partners with public sectors (government) and the private sector.  There is a job listing for a Technology Intern which entails updating software (new & existing), ability to troubleshoot, fix computer problems, and create training manuals.  There were no early childhood jobs available at this time.

            The next international company that was of interest to me is The Science of Improving Lives (fhi 360).  I am not sure why the name change but the site refers to the company as Fhi-360.  This is a nonprofit organization that focuses on improving the lives of people worldwide through human development approach.  This company believes that people should be able to reach their fullest potential.  This organization serves over 60 countries around the world and the US.  Some of the educational services consist of supplying data to the education field to encourage student driven learning for those who are economically poor.  This company believes that all lives are connected so the causes are universal.  There is one job opening for a Workforce Connections Intern.  The person that holds this job will be able to work with the project team and conduct research, maintain phones, and create training manuals.  One of the qualifications is that the applicant must be in a Masters or PHD program and be able to speak clearly and have strong writing skills.

            UNICEF is an organization whose main mission is to better the lives of children throughout the world.  Many lives have been saved through the “Stopping Ebola Initiative”.  UNICEF has focused on stopping human trafficking and helping people who have suffered the ravages of natural disasters (hurricanes, earthquakes, and floods).  UNICEF is the world’s humanitarian leader and most of the fundraising is coupled by advocacy and education.  I remember as a little girl carrying an orange carton door to door to collect money for UNICEF, so they encourage the very young to be advocates for change.   Most positions I saw on the website were out of the country and temporary.  There is a job in Bamako, Mali for a Chief of Social Policy.  This person will be responsible for managing social policy initiative overall and being in constant dialogue with government agencies.  The qualifications consist of : - an advanced degree in Political Science, Public Relations, Social Sciences, international finances degree in Social Sciences, International Relations, Political Science, International Finance, Public Relations,, or other relevant disciplines .  The person would need at least eight years of work experience.

References

http://www.charity.org/       (global impact)

http://www.fhi360.org/about-us-for-all-learners/#more-6096

http://www.unicef.org/about/

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