Job Roles in the ECE Community: National/Federal Level

Save the Children:

This Organization is committed to helping children in the U.S. and around the world. I choose this organization because every child deserves a future. Save the Children Fund was established in the United Kingdom in 1919 to improve the lives of children through better education health care and economic opportunities. Children need a strong voice to stand up for them, work for the behalf and make their lives better. "Save the children is the voice for vulnerable children” (Save the Children). What I like about this organization is the many ways that people can help can help and donate to this organization.

Career Opportunities:

Senior Coordinator, Monitoring and Evaluation- US Programs- this coordinator helps children in low-income communities become kindergarten ready. The coordinator does home visits, play groups, in school tutoring, out of school time programming, summer enrichment, family engagement and community events. The Senior Coordinator, Monitor and Evaluation will help them collect data and analyze the data that lets us know if we’re achieving our ambitious goals for children.

Qualifications:

3-4 years’ experience in managing

High School Diploma

Excellent Time Management Skills

Preferred Qualifications

A Bachelor Degree

Monitoring & Evaluation Experience

Retrieved from www.savethechildren.org

UNESCO

UNESCO is an international organization that seeks to build peace through international cooperation in Education, the Sciences and Culture. UNESCO believes that education is a human right for all throughout life and that access must be matched by quality (UNESCO). I share these same beliefs and feel that all children regardless of anything else deserve high quality education. UNESCO also believes that both heritage and creativity lay the foundations for vibrant, innovative and prosperous knowledge societies (UNESCO). 

Career Opportunities:

Program Specialist:

Coordinate the education programs and projects planning, development, implementation, operation and follow-up.

Qualifications:

Advanced University degree (equivalent to Masters Level) in Education, Social Sciences or other related fields.

A minimum of 4 years of professional experience in the field of education, of which preferably 2 years in international level.

Proven experience in developing, operating and monitoring Education programs.

Retrieved from http://www.en.unesco.org

Unicef

UNICEF is a great organization that “works for a more equitable world by fighting for the rights of its future: children.” They work around the globe for health, safety, policies, communication, and research for children. UNICEF employs committed professionals “to work in our five focus areas: Child Survival and Development, Basic Education and Gender Equality, HIV/AIDS, Child Protection and Policy Advocacy and Partnerships. We also employ staff with expertise in administration and finance, human resources, information technology, supply and logistics as well as external relations and communication” (Unicef.com). 

Career Opportunities:

Nutrition Specialist:

Provide technical support to UNICEF Country Offices and National Governments to strengthen nutrition information systems in their countries. In particular, they help carry out regular assessments of the nutritional situation and to use this information for early warning, program planning and advocacy. They also dedicate time to present this information to regional partners, to collaborate with UNICEF HQ on developing nutrition information guidance and tools and to assist research institutes on different studies.

Qualifications:

Experience with NGOs but also with other sector agencies. 

Retrieved from: https://www.unicef.org