UNICEF is an organization that does incredible things.
While look at their website I was mesmerize about the work they
do for children in 190 counties. UNICEF
mission is 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) The position that
caught my eye is a Consultancy Business
Technology Associate
One the requirement is having a bachelor in Business
which I already have but do not have experience with the Engineering.
These
opportunity just looks great make me want to reach beyond my reach. I always
settle because I am afraid of change but it I had the courage this would be the
job of my dreams.
QUALIFICATIONS AND
EDUCATION
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Possess 4-6 years of
business and technical specification development in Agile and blended
environments.
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Undergraduate degree
in Business Administration, Information Systems, Engineering, or related
practical experience, a plus but not a requirement.
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Possess in depth
understanding of SDLC
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Proficient in
iterative, Agile and blended methodologies and their application in project
delivery
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Application / Development
experience – especially in open source projects
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Proven organizational
skills and team management ability
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Strong Microsoft
Office Skills preferred (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Visio)
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Be able to prioritize
a large amount of projects and show clear progression of projects
Save the Children
mission is to make sure every child has the basic health
care, education and protection from harm they need and deserve. (Save
the Children)
The Senior Specialist, Head Start
Education (SS-Ed) serves as an expert for Save the Children's
Head Start operations in the content area of early childhood education and
child development birth to 5 (including for center-based and home-based program
options). The SS-Ed ensures fidelity to the Education and Child Development
program services requirements of the Head Start Program Performance Standards
and other applicable State and federal regulations. (Save the
Children)
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Development or related field
- Minimum 5-7 years of Head Start /Early Head Start experience
- Management experience in early childhood education
- Experience with monitoring and training/coaching adults
- Experience teaching children in the birth to 5 years age range (preferred, not required)
- Knowledge and experience in the philosophy and practices of Head Start/Early Head Start (or comparable child development programs) & early childhood education developmentally appropriate practices
- Experience working with culturally and socio-economically diverse families and children
- Must have knowledge of Head Start Performance Standards and Head Start Act
- Must be a certified Reliable CLASSTM, Observer
This program is
located in Washington D.C and this program is a total change from the program I
work for now, but I feel this job would be a great step for my career. I can
see myself doing this for 5 years and with the experience I can go work UNICEF.
OECD
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The mission of the Organisation for Economic
Co-operation and Development (OECD) is to promote policies that will improve
the economic and social well-being of people around the world. Is a unique organization I love the idea it is in Paris,
France. This organization was started in 1961. OECD uses its wealth
of information on a broad range of topics to help governments’ foster
prosperity and fight poverty through economic growth and financial stability.
We help ensure the environmental implications of economic and social
development are taken into account.(OECD)
References
United Nations Children's Fund
(UNICEF). (n.d.). Retrieved November 28, 2011, from http://www.unicef.org/
Organization for Economic
Co-operation and Development (OECD). (n.d.). Retrieved November 28, 2011,
from http://www.oecd.org/home/0,2987,en_2649_201185_1_1_1_1_1,00.html
Save the Children. (2011).
Retrieved from http://www.savethechildren.org/site/c.8rKLIXMGIpI4E/b.6115947/k.8D6E/Official_Site.htm
I also chose Save the Children it is a great organization. I am afraid I settle also am afraid to take the leap you can do it.Good luck
ReplyDeleteSave the Children was also an organization that was appealing and not only from what I learned this course but what I have learned over the past two years earning my degree. Save the Children not only help young children get the education they need for maturing adults but they are also help with crisis all over the world. From the first time I researched Save the Children, they have been giving aide to children in international countries which is still barely enough. I do not know if any of you looked at the information and crisis going on in Yemen, but the children there are dying, starving, and getting killed in a war. Save the Children are striving for a ceasefire so that families and their children can get somewhere safe and where there is food. I think the OECD sounds like an inspiring organization because any policies that could positively impact the early childhood field is always appealing.
ReplyDeleteHi Trecy,
ReplyDeleteI also chose Save the Children and didn't have the time to explore all the job postings that they had, as their were many. I like the position for the Senior Specialist, Head Start Position. This position sounds right up my alley as I want to get out of the classroom and do more coaching and developing with early childhood practices. I wish they would post the pay along with their positions.
Thanks
Kamilah