Rose's Blog: Jobs/Roles in the ECE Community: Internationally

UNICEF

Consultancy Assignment: Early Childhood Development in Emergencies

UNICEF is seeking is passionate and committed professional who wants to make a lasting difference for children. Immediately this employment sounded like me because for the past 30 years I have worked towards making a difference in the lives of children. I have even given much thought about possible volunteering and working in another country.

This particular employment is to help children who have become separated from their parents or primary care givers during a crisis or natural disaster. This Early Childhood Development (ECD) program would assist families who are torn apart by giving children a sense of comfort and stability by meeting their physical, social, and emotional needs.

During 1999 our town was hit with Hurricane Floyd. It was during this flood that I first experienced working with children who had become separated from family members due to this natural disaster. Our community schools were forced shut down for almost 30 days. There were several homes and business that were destroyed. In an effort to give the children in the community something to do I started a make-shift school which operated Monday – Friday from 9:00 – 5:00 giving the children a place to come learn, three meals a day, clothing, personal needs, and extra food to take home.

Qualification:

• Advanced University degree in Social Sciences, Child Development, Education or any other related field.
• At least 8-10 years of solid professional experience in the areas of ECD, Emergencies and/or related fields.
• Experience with peace building and conflict resolution efforts globally is highly desirable
• Previous experience working with UNICEF and knowledge of UNICEF’s policies and procedures is desirable.
• Excellent writing skills in the English language. Knowledge of another UN language is an added advantage.

Although I am not experience in working with UNICEF I would be interested in training to become qualified. I have taken French in the past but would need to take additional classes. I am willing to travel and this position is one that interests me.

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

http://www.unicef.org/about/employ/index_temporary_appointments.html

Global Health Research Fellowship

FHI 360 is considered to be a global family of more than 4,000 professionals. They have common values; embracing innovation, mutual respect, passion to make a positive difference, accountability, commitment to excellence and team work. This company also strives to help an individual reach their highest potential as well as offer a competitive benefit package.

The Global Health Research Fellowship opportunity provides highly motivated master's-level graduates with an opportunity to work with world-renowned researchers in global health. Topics to be researched include reproductive health, HIV/AIDS, and other infectious diseases. What interested me about this employment is that FHI 360’s headquarters is located in my home state Durham, North Carolina. This employment opportunity will allow me the opportunity to work with multidisciplinary research teams from a variety of departments. Having the opportunity to travel internationally is also a great factor of me being interested in this employment

During the full-time, two-year fellowship, fellows will have the opportunity to:

Learn about clinical and behavioral research studies;
Participate in FHI 360 research activities; and
Play a role in developing international capacity in public health research.

Eligibility

To be eligible to apply to the Global Health Research Fellowship, applicants must meet all of the following requirements:

A master's graduate degree with a strong understanding of global health research, obtained within 12 months prior to beginning the fellowship;
Eligible to work in the U.S. and travel internationally;
Able to make a two-year commitment to FHI 360 Headquarters in Durham, NC, USA;
Able to work 40 hours/week.

I am eligible to work in the U.S. and travel internationally. I am not knowledgeable about global health research but I am willing to receive training.

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

http://www.fhi360.org/node/1539

Bill and Melinda Gates Foundations

The Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation believe that every person deserves to live a healthy productive life. They strive to improve the quality of life across the states and around the world. As leaders they hold a record of high academic standing offering employment to people. At the foundation, our people address the most challenging inequities in our region, our country, and the world, contributing their best on behalf of our global effort. The foundation seeks to employ people who have the right mix of experience, discipline, and humility need to accomplish their goals.

This sounds like a job opportunity that I would like because you are striving to make a difference in the lives of people. The foundation offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits program that reflects the foundation’s values and culture.

For employees based in the United States, health, vacation, and retirement benefits include:

Medical/vision and dental for employees, spouses/domestic partners, and dependent children (100% of monthly premiums paid by the foundation)
Life, disability, and travel assistance (100% of monthly premiums paid by the foundation)
Employee savings retirement plan and foundation sharing retirement plan (15% of eligible compensation contributed by the foundation)
Healthcare and dependent care reimbursement accounts
Minimum three weeks' vacation in addition to 10 observed holidays, 3 personal days, and 12 sick days
Voluntary benefits plans, including supplemental life insurance, group accident insurance, pre-paid legal, long-term care, pet insurance, and discount auto/home insurance