International Organizations and Jobs

One of the international organizations that I explored was Academy for Educational Development.  “FHI 360 envisions a world in which all individuals and communities have the opportunity to reach their highest potential” (FHI 360, 2013, para 1).  The mission of this organization is “To improve lives in lasting ways by advancing integrated, locally driven solutions for human development” (para 2).  The global approach taken by this organization is based on the belief that everything, such as education, economics, research, etc. is connected. This organization focuses not just on education but also addresses issues related to gender, economics, research, and the environment.  This organization works across the globe in places like Africa, Asia, Europe, and the United States. 

One of the jobs posted on the website that I was interested in was for a Technical Advisor, Monitoring and Evaluation.  This position involves providing technical leadership for the Educate a Child initiative in Qatar-Doha.  I fail to meet most of the job requirements.  While a Master’s is a requirement, a PhD is preferred.  This position also requires international experience, the ability to speak French or Arabic, extensive research capabilities. These are requirements that I do not have and do not anticipate gaining.         

A second international organization that I explored was International Step by Step Association.  ISSA is a network connecting professionals and non-profits working in field of early childhood.  The mission of ISSA is “implemented through three main pillars of action: equal access for all children; promoting high-quality and professionalism in early years services and empowering parents and communities to be part of the children’s development and learning” (ISSA, n.d., para 1).  There were some great resources on this website like publications about dual language learners, a Quality Resource Pack and recommendations for books for children.   I was not able to find any job postings for this organization.

The third website that I explored was the UNICEF site.  This site 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” (UNICEF, 2012, para 2). This organization addresses all area affecting child outcomes, such as health, education, gender equality, nutrition, etc. A job posting that I found on the UNICEF website was for an Education Specialist in Cambodia.  This job required a Masters Degree in Education Master's Degree in Education, International Development, Economics, Social Sciences, or related field.  It also required five years of experience working with international development.  I would meet the educational requirement but gaining international work experience would be difficult.    

Reference

 

FHI 360. (2013). About us. Retrieved from http://www.fhi360.org/

International Step by Step Association. (n.d.).  ISSA. Retrieved fromhttp://www.issa.nl/

UNICEF. (2012) UNICEF:  Who we are.  Retrieved from http://www.unicef.org/about/who/index_introduction.html