Saturday, December 6, 2014

Jobs/Roles in the ECE Community: Internationally


Two international organizations I am interested in is UNICEF, United Nations Education, Scientific, and Cultural Organization, and Academy for Educational Development.  I am interested in UNICEF because of their strategic plan that includes several different focus areas.  I believe this allows the organization to effectively work on several different issues that affect children around the world.  I am interested in UNESCO because of the organizations programs that are offered in an effort for peace and non-violence.  I am interested in the Academy for Educational Development because of its focus on education.

One international position I am interested in is Senior Education Advisor/Director of Education.  The qualifications are as follows:

  • Masters in one of the following or related fields: Education, Education Planning, Education Policy, Education Management or other relevant field. Experience with literacy or TESOL programs or a degree in literacy/TESOL preferred;
  • Minimum of five (5) years field management experience in Africa, and eight (8) years of experience in development programs. Five years experience in developing countries, conflict-affected;
  • Experience and facility with rapidly changing project designs;
  • Preparation of work plans, budgets and other key project documents. Experience with Do No Harm programming a plus;
  • Knowledge and practical experience developing standards for assessment systems, including for student learning outcomes, teacher performance, and school performance;
  • Knowledge of USAID project management, evaluation procedures and standards, and requirements;
  • Knowledge of education policy issues that affect student learning;
  • Knowledge of all technical and management aspects required to develop reliable and meaningful assessment tools that can inform teacher practice as well as policy direction;
  • Must be able to read, write, and speak fluent English;
  • Sensitivity to cultural diversity and understanding of the political, contextual, and ethical issues in South Sudan;
  • Articulate and professional and able to communicate in a clear, positive fashion with clients and staff.

1 comment:

  1. Dalhia,
    This job appealed to me as well. Maybe one to aspire to for me. What do you think you would need to do in order to be a competitive candidate for this position? I have found a lot of positions that I would like in the future and have found that there are so many avenues to pursue. We have so many opportunities!
    Thanks,
    Danielle

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