Jobs/Roles
in the ECE Community
UNICEF is a very outstanding group because of the
commitment to the rights, and well-being of children. They offer and deal with nutrition,
intervention, child survival, exploitation of children, domestic violence,
education of children and much more. The
job opportunities are great, but I was not able to go to the site, but some of
the jobs I would like to do for them are ; Child Protection Specialist,
Partnership Manager, and Fundraising Manager (Regional), (UNICEF, 2011).
UNICEF is the driving force that
helps build a world where the rights of every child are realized. We have the
global authority to influence decision-makers, and the variety of partners at
grassroots level to turn the most innovative ideas into reality. That
makes us unique among world organizations, and unique among those working with
the young.
We believe that nurturing and caring for children
are the cornerstones of human progress. UNICEF was created with this
purpose in mind – to work with others to overcome the obstacles that poverty,
violence, disease and discrimination place in a child’s path. We believe
that we can, together, advance the cause of humanity.
We advocate for measures to give children the best
start in life, because proper care at the youngest age forms the strongest foundation
for a person’s future (UNICEF, 2011).
UNICEF's mission statement
UNICEF is mandated by the United Nations General
Assembly to advocate for the protection of children's rights, to help meet
their basic needs and to expand their opportunities to reach their full
potential.
UNICEF is guided by the Convention on the Rights
of the Child and strives to establish children's rights as enduring ethical
principles and international standards of behavior towards children.
UNICEF insists that the survival, protection and
development of children are universal development imperatives that are integral
to human progress.
UNICEF mobilizes political will and material
resources to help countries, particularly developing countries, ensure a
"first call for children" and to build their capacity to form
appropriate policies and deliver services for children and their families.
Internship Programme
Overview
The UNICEF Internship Programme offers eligible/qualified students at both
Headquarters and country offices the opportunity to acquire direct practical
experience in UNICEF's work under the direct supervision of experienced UNICEF
staff.
Eligibility requirements
- You need to be a currently-enrolled graduate or post-graduate student in
a field related to UNICEF’s interests. You must be enrolled during the full
duration of the proposed internship period. At this time we do not accept
undergraduates.
- You should be fluent in English and one other UNICEF working language
i.e. French, Spanish, Arabic, Russian or Chinese.
- Your academic performance should be excellent, as demonstrated by recent
university or institution records.
- Your application for an internship should be supported by your
university or related institution. A minimum requirement is a letter from one
of your professors supporting your application. This is only needed when an internship
assignment has been offered to you.
- Applicants must have a demonstrated interest in the field of
international development, particularly in areas of UNICEF priorities.
- Ability to adapt and work in a multi-cultural setting.
- Has strong commitment to the values and principles of the United Nations
and UNICEF's mission, guiding principles and Convention on the Rights of the
Child.
- Additional consideration will be given for any past work experiences.
However, please keep in mind that even if you meet these qualifications,
there is no guarantee of placement. We receive many more applications from
qualified candidates than we can place. Placement is subject to availability of
meaningful assignments.
If you meet the above eligibility criteria and are interested in submitting an
online application, please click HERE.
Manually completed applications are not accepted anymore.
The completed online application will be automatically uploaded into the UNICEF
Internship database, which is accessed by UNICEF managers globally. If you are
applying for more than one location, the online application will allow you to
choose the New York Headquarters location as well as up to three other field
locations outside New York.
Due to the high number of applications received in UNICEF, we will not be able
to respond to each and every application. When you complete the online
application, which requires your CV and P-11 (to download a P-11, click HERE)
as attachments, you will receive an acknowledgement email with a copy of
the online application form you submitted attached to it.
For queries and questions, please send an-mail to UNICEF at Internships@unicef.org.
My second organization is Save the Children; they do
some of the same things as UNICEF. All
of the groups I enjoy have a large humanitarian response for children. They also have different jobs around the
world in Nutrition, Information Services, and Resource Development.
Who We Are (Save the Children)
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Save the Children
is the world's leading independent organization for children. Our vision is a
world in which every child attains the right to survival, protection,
development and participation. Our mission is to inspire breakthroughs in the
way the world treats children and to achieve immediate and lasting change in
their lives (Save the Children, 2011).
My third
organization is Academy for Educational Development, and it
In a guest post for the Interagency Youth Working
Group, an author from Girls not Brides explains why we must end child
marriage to improve education.
Mission To improve lives in lasting ways by advancing
integrated, locally driven solutions for human development.
We believe
- A 360-degree perspective
is required to address complex human development needs.
- Sustainability comes from
building the capacity of individuals, communities and countries to
address their needs.
- The key to improving lives is
in generating, sharing and applying knowledge.
- Partnering with governments,
civil society organizations, the private sector and communities leads to
success.
Our values
- Innovation to meet the evolving needs of our beneficiaries,
funders and partners.
- Mutual respect for diversity and cultural differences.
- Passion driven by a personal commitment to make a positive
difference.
- Accountability for our work, measuring, reporting and continually
improving all that we do.
- Commitment to excellence assured by the highest ethical, quality, operational
performance and scientific standards.
- Teamwork across disciplines and geographies, within the organization
and with our partners.
I love the fact
they deal with internships, capacity building, data analysis, and much more
like the other two groups I have chosen.
There is a great opportunity for anyone who desires to make a
difference in children as well as families lives can in the right
partnership. The internship are very important in all of these groups, and
the programs for them are reachable. Experiences, and higher education is key
to making a differences in children as well as families lives.
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Reference
Academy for Educational
Development. (2011). Retrieved from
Save
the Children. (2011). Retrieved on October 11, 2013
United Nations Children's Fund
(UNICEF). (n.d.). Retrieved October 11, 2013, from
