Thursday, April 9, 2015

Jobs in the ECE Community: Internationally

Doing this week's blog assignment got me learning about ISSA- International Step by Step Association  http://www.issa.nl/index.html. I am hearing about this organisation for the first time and fell in love with their mission. ISSA concentrates on making every child have equal access to quality education by involving families, communities and other stakeholders. In their quest for equality, diversity is highly appreciated and treated with respect. Their major duties are centred around advocacy for children, awareness on quality education and liaising with other organisations for the betterment of children.
Though I did not see any vacancy per se, I will like to work with this organisation as a Program Manager because I love their concern for the less privileged children. I presume a second degree and a substantial number of work experience will do.

As an African, I have always heard about UNICEF http://www.unicef.org/
 because they are known for their assistance to African countries during disasters. But, I never thought working with them will be of great benefit to me. UNICEF is known for her support for giving children their rights. Aside this, UNICEF works to encourage every child to participate in their countries decision making on political, social, and economic matters. By so doing, UNICEF encourages inclusion, child's education, children's well being and equality of human rights. As a well established and recognised organisation, there are various categories of jobs on International and National levels. I will prefer being an international staff but I did not see any vacancy that interests me currently.

Save the Children  http://www.savethechildren.org/site/c.8rKLIXMGIpI4E/b.6115947/k.8D6E/Official_Site.htm is another organisation I admire so much. I am a donating member presently and like that they provide life essentials for child in dire need and provide protection for them as well. Looking up in their career page, I saw some interesting job positions that might land me to learning other languages like Arabic. One of such is Education Technical Program Manager. This job position is in Turkey and I see it as an opportunity to learn about other cultures. I live in France at the moment and will want to use the opportunity to work around Europe. A second degree in Education is required and a minimum of three years experience in a managerial position.

3 comments:

  1. Hi Toluwalope,
    I think donating is a first step to making a change, it is a very generous thing to do! You inspired me to learn more about the ISSA, I also liked that they promote access and equity of care and education for each young child.
    Thank you for sharing!
    Ghinah

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  2. Hi Toluwalope,

    I truly appreciate the three international organizations you mentioned in your blog. However, I was really interested to learn about ISSA. I believe that having such organization support the rights of many deprived children to have education and get equal chances for better live. I believe this organization has an indirect role in protecting children from being used in worst forms of child labor; by providing children opportunities to have access to education.


    Thanks,
    Raweana

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  3. Hi Toluwalope,
    Thank you for your choices, we almost had similar choices. ISSA looks a great place to work, they currently are looking for Consultants to undertake the organisations strategic planning. Look at their website, beginning as consultant would not be bad.
    On the other hand, UNICEF, has truly done a great job in Africa especially in fronting for children's issues. I would also not mind working with them.

    Florence

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