Jobs/Roles in the ECE Community: Internationally

Global Citizenship Fellows Program, Community Engagement Fellow - Atlanta I love what UNICEF does and what they stand for. I would like to apply for this position.
Location:	Atlanta, GA
Employment Type:	Fellowship
Description
The United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) works in 190 countries and territories to put children first. UNICEF has helped save more children’s lives than any other humanitarian organization, by providing health care and immunizations, clean water and sanitation, nutrition, education, emergency relief and more. The U.S. Fund for UNICEF supports UNICEF's (USF) work through fundraising, advocacy and education in the United States. Together, we are working toward the day when no children die from preventable causes and every child has a safe and healthy childhood. For more information, visit  www.unicefusa.org . Global Citizenship Fellows Program, Community Engagement Fellow - Atlanta Community Engagement Fellows work with the U.S. Fund for UNICEF Program and Community Engagement Division in the following locations: Atlanta, Boston, Chicago, Dallas /North Texas, Houston, Los Angeles, Miami, Nashville, New York City, San Francisco, Seattle, and Washington, D.C. The Fellowship is a highly-selective, full-time, 13-month program that prepares diverse, committed and globally-minded individuals for effective leadership in public service.  By helping to establish UNICEF’s domestic imprint, the Fellows exemplify the concept of the “global citizen” as someone who understands global interconnection, respects and values diversity, has the ability to challenge injustice and inequalities, and takes action in a way that is personally meaningful.  Fellows aim to inspire their communities to take action for the world’s children by engaging local groups and cultivating awareness. The Fellow’s primary function will be to support the core functions and goals of USF departments: Education & Youth Engagement, Community Mobilization, Civil Society Partnerships and the Office of Public Policy and Advocacy (OPPA).  The three main areas of the work plan are outreach, partnership development and grassroots program implementation for our domestic initiatives: Trick-or-Treat for UNICEF, Kid Power, TeachUNICEF, UNICEF High School clubs, UNICEF Campus Initiative, UNICEF Tap Project, the End Trafficking campaign, UNICEF’s Next Generation, advocacy initiatives, and other community mobilization activities.  Fellows will work closely with regional staff, but will report to the Global Citizenship Program Team in New York or Chicago. Core Objectives and Key Responsibilities for Community Engagement Fellows Building on the work of the previous class, Fellows will: ·         Explore new and foster existing relationships with community and faith-based organizations, identify opportunities for partnerships to increase awareness of UNICEF’s work ·         Inspire and support volunteers who will engage their communities in Trick-or-Treat for UNICEF, the UNICEF Tap Project, Kid Power, mobilization when emergencies occur, and other initiatives ·         Catalyze school partnerships by inspiring educators to teach students about global issues and providing a platform for children to learn about their peers worldwide through TeachUNICEF ·         Recruit local volunteers, teachers, afterschool programs, and nonprofits to participate in UNICEF domestic initiatives and lead orientation(s), meetings, and trainings around our signature initiatives, campaigns, and work in the field ·         Develop and deliver customized workshops & presentations on UNICEF’s work and global issues affecting children ·         Mobilize communities in support of public policy and legislative action for the survival, protection and development of the world's children ·         Represent UNICEF in the community at relevant convening, events, and coalitions ·         Find creative ways to engage targeted audiences ·         Work with the regional team on youth, volunteer, and other activities Through weekly phone calls, bi-weekly reports, updated project plans, and participation in an online forum, USF staff will monitor progress and assist Fellows in meeting their own personal and project objectives. Periodic workshops, activities, trainings, and other professional development activities will be a part of the Fellow’s continuing education and support structure. The Global Citizenship Fellows Program also offers: ·         A deep understanding of complex, global issues facing the world’s children ·         Training in UNICEF domestic initiatives, program and curriculum design, metrics and reporting, development and relationship building, group training, and consensus building ·         Leadership skills development in problem-solving, volunteer engagement, community outreach, event planning, nonprofit management, communication, public speaking, creating and implementing workshops, and program management ·         Hands-on project implementation experience ·         Extensive personal and professional networking opportunities Eligibility/Qualifications: ·         The successful candidate must have a demonstrated interest in and knowledge of children’s rights and international issues, as well as a commitment to public service ·         The ideal fellow will be a resourceful and energetic self-starter with the ability to manage multiple priorities and work autonomously ·         Must have a passion for inspiring others and experience in community mobilization and organizing ·         Demonstrated ability to lead effective presentations and workshops and ease in public speaking ·         Experience working with students or in educational programming is a plus ·         Proven ability to work well with a diverse group of people in a team setting ·         Candidates in Dallas, Miami, Nashville, and Seattle will work remotely or from home and will be expected to provide the following: o    Must have own, reliable PC or Mac o    Must have reliable internet connection o    Must have reliable smart phone and service provider ·         All candidates must possess a valid driver’s license and have access to a vehicle ·         All candidates must be available to start on the indicated start date (July 11, 2016), commit for the full term(through July 28, 2017), and be able to travel for orientation and periodic convening Qualifications also include: ·         Undergraduate degree and/or equivalent experience; professional or academic background  in advocacy, education, civic engagement, international affairs, or related fields ·         Extensive knowledge of the community for which the candidate is applying ·         Experience engaging in community outreach and community education, including leadership development ·         Demonstrated experience making presentations and leading trainings to small and large groups ·         Excellent interpersonal skills and attention to detail is essential ·         Must be a creative thinker with ability to proactively develop new ideas and outreach strategies ·         Demonstrated ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities while consistently meeting deadlines and working across teams ·         Strong communication skills, both oral and written ·         Event planning experience preferred ·         Ability to work a flexible schedule that includes weekend and evening commitments and travel ·         Expertise in Microsoft Office (Outlook- 2010 preferred, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint) ·         Must demonstrate USF Core Values: Trust, Respect, Accountability, Innovation, Teamwork, and Service

https://www.unicefusa.org/mission

UNESCO

UNESCO works to create the conditions for dialogue among civilizations, cultures and peoples, based upon respect for commonly shared values (United Nations Education, Scientific, and Cultural Organization, 2011).

UNESCO’s mission is to contribute to the building of peace, the eradication of poverty, sustainable development and intercultural dialogue through education, the sciences, culture, communication and information (United Nations Education, Scientific, and Cultural Organization, 2011).

The job I found interesting was that of General Service Staff

General Service Staff

The functions in the General Service category include administrative, secretarial and clerical support as well as specialized technical functions such as printing, security and buildings maintenance.

General Service staff are recruited locally in Headquarters or in Field Offices/Institutes.

Who are we looking for?

We are looking for competent, dynamic and flexible persons , who are proactive and responsive. We are looking for people with strong personal integrity, who are fair, impartial and respectful of cultural diversity.

General Service staff work to support activities in the fields of:

education, sciences,  culture, communication and information, and administration and management (including  human resources, finance and accounting, IT, etc. )

Do you have the right profile?

Education: graduates of a secondary, technical or vocational school and, as the case may be, secretarial, business or commercial qualifications. In certain cases, equivalent experience may be retained.

Languages: Fluent English or French (the two working languages of UNESCO) and a good working knowledge of the other language.

Knowledge of Arabic, Chinese, Spanish or Russian is an additional asset.

Previous experience:

Junior level (G1/G3)  - one to three years of  experience

Middle level (G4/G5) - three to seven years of experience; and

Senior level (G6/G7) - Eight years and above experience

Values: Integrity, professionalism, respect for diversity and a strong commitment to the UNESCO mission.

United Nations Education, Scientific, and Cultural Organization (UNESCO). (2011). Retrieved from http://www.unesco.org/new/en/unesco/about-us/who-we-are/introducing-unesco/

Save the Children

Save the Children invests in childhood – every day, in times of crisis and for our future. In the United States and around the world, we give children a healthy start, the opportunity to learn and protection from harm. By transforming children's lives now, 

we change the course of their future and ours (Save the Children, 2011).

I found a position that I might be interested in as well with Save the Children.   

Coordinator, Child Information Management

Description

Position Title :                Coordinator, Child Information Management Position Structure :        Coordinator Employee Type :            Full-time Regular Supervisor Title :            Director, Global Sponsorship Operations Division :                        Resource Development Summary The Coordinator of Sponsorship, Child Information Management will be responsible for working closely with country offices, marketing, donor services and other Sponsorship teams to manage the operational, analytical and strategic aspects of child information and to create an executable strategy that ensures there are enough children enrolled in sponsorship to meet acquisition targets. This person will also be responsible for understanding the data and driving smart business conversations around country office allocations. S/He will also be responsible for risk mitigation and dashboard KPI reporting. Essential Duties and Responsibilities 1.      Child Information Management – 40% 1.                    (Coordinator)Accountable for day to day execution of job. Organizes self and manages time to get things done. May exercise independent judgment and discretion on operational matters related to specific tasks. Requires supervision to review work progress and results. Keeps manager informed of important issues. Builds effective relationships within their immediate or peer workgroup. 2.                    Conduct quality review for 2-3 country offices and work with the sponsorship managers on ways to increase operational efficiencies, paying particular attention to data quality for new country offices. 3.                    Coordinate with the Sr. Director of Global Sponsorship Operations on the strategy for Greatest Need & child allocations and execute that strategy through tracking and reporting. 4.                    Collaborate with the Sponsorship Gift Processing team on all Greatest Need decisions directly affecting assignments. 5.                    Monitor child availability daily. 6.                    Monitor, track and report on all child death activities. Make calls to SCUS sponsors when their sponsored child has died. Alert Members when one of their sponsors has a child who has died. Work with the Sr. Director of Global Sponsorship Operations, Marketing Retention team and country offices on child death communications. 7.                    Work with the technology teams to ensure that ASISt and BBEC are working well together. 8.                    Make recommendations and drive conversations around why country offices should be “on” or “off” the web at particular times. 2.      Country Office Accountability – 25% 1.                    Partner closely with all sponsorship country offices, to ensure that we are getting the maximum amount of quality data input into ASISt. 2.                    Participate in conversations surrounding new country office start-ups. Provide training to new country offices on process that overlaps with Sponsor Services. 3.                    Occasional travel to Country Offices in order to experience on-the-ground operations. 4.                    Track and rate country offices based on performance and participate in strategy working-groups around country office performance. 5.                    Drive conversations for process improvement on both the country office and home office fronts in terms of efficient process and quality of information flow. 6.                    Create and distribute the Child Information Management Plan (CIMP) reports for country offices which track child enrollments to goal on a monthly basis. 3.      Analytics & Reporting – 20% 1.                    Manage KPI reporting for Sponsor Services. 2.                    Work closely with the Sponsor Services team to ensure all numbers in the report are accurate and that the “story” of the unit is told through the report. 3.                    Regularly run and report out on all risk mitigation reports. 4.                    In conjunction with system and process understanding, develop and distribute further supplemental or risk mitigation reports as needed. Work with ITBS teams when reports fill gaps that should be handled by revised systems/processes. 4.      Transfer & Investments – 10% 1.                    Oversee the transfer and investment process and calendar by coordinating efforts with various units across the agency and country offices to ensure transfers are completed on time and with quality. 2.                    Partner with marketing to ensure that the operations for transfers match the marketing strategy. 3.                    Track and report on all voice of the donor activities for transfer and investments. This will require partnering with the Response Center. 5.      Ad-hoc projects and assignments as assigned by Global Sponsorship leadership – 5% Required Background and Experience, Skills and Behaviors Background and Experience 1.      (Coordinator)Minimum 2-3 years’ experience required. High School diploma or equivalent required; Associate’s or Technical/Vocational degree preferred. Requires learned knowledge, technical skills and attention to detail to support semi-complex tasks. 2.      Minimum of 2-3 years business experience required, non-profit experience a definite plus. 3.      Proven experience and success in operational support. 4.      Experience calling and discussing sensitive information with donors. 5.      Demonstrated knowledge and/or experience in creating and messaging out metrics and reports. 6.      Experienced user of Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint). 7.      Knowledge and previous use of donor databases such as Raiser’s Edge 7 or any Blackbaud product preferred. 8.      Multiple languages a plus Save the Children. (2011). Retrieved fromhttp://www.savethechildren.org/site/c.8rKLIXMGIpI4E/b.6115947/k.8D6E/Official_Site.htm