Jobs/Roles in the ECE Community

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)

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 Focus on Education: To improve education globally we must end child marriage 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.

 

Reference

Academy for Educational Development. (2011). Retrieved from

http://www.aed.org/en/index.htm

 

Save the Children. (2011). Retrieved on October 11, 2013

http://www.savethechildren.org/site/c.8rKLIXMGIpI4E/b.6115947/k.8D6E/Official_Site.htm

 

United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF). (n.d.). Retrieved October 11, 2013, from

http://www.unicef.org/