Saturday, February 19, 2022

Jobs/Roles in the ECE Community: Internationally

International Step by Step Association 

https://www.issa.nl/

"Our vision is a society where families, communities and professionals work together to empower each child to reach their unique potential and embrace values of social justice and equity.

As a membership association, we are an international learning community powered by the leading early childhood experts in Europe and Central Asia. We unite and support professionals and partners to deliver high-quality early years services equitably. We challenge existing knowledge and practice and co-construct new approaches and models.

Through our work we advocate for and support competent Early Childhood Systems for all children, especially the most vulnerable. We strive to increase awareness of the importance of Early Childhood Development and of a qualified workforce. As a leading early childhood network and learning community, we promote quality, equitable and integrated services for children, families and practitioners."

Communications Assistant (Part-time, maternity cover) 

Who are we looking for?

We are looking for an enthusiastic colleague with:

  • Two to three years of related work experience; portfolio of relevant previous projects highly preferred
  • Hands-on experience with web content management systems
  • Familiarity with Mailchimp, Hootsuite, and Zoom
  • Proficiency in MS Office suite applications
  • Excellent oral and written English
  • Excellent multitasking skills and a high level of attention to detail
  • Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines
  • A flexible and positive mindset, and the desire to learn and to be a part of an enthusiastic team of professionals
  • Experience with the Adobe Creative Cloud, in particular Premiere Pro and Photoshop; highly desirable
  • Experience coordinating various consultants and vendors; highly desirable

 

What are the tasks?

You will work to:

  • Develop text and images, and conduct interviews for ISSA’s websites and newsletters
  • Develop messages for ISSA’s social media channels
  • Support with the documentation of and reporting on Communications processes
  • Support the coordination of ISSA’s website maintenance
  • Support the work of the Communications Team to host online events through Zoom
  • Support the Communications Team to distribute newsletters and other communications outreach materials
  • Support the Communications Team in communications with the Association’s Members

 

Terms of employment:

Starting date: Beginning of March 2022

Temporary contract: 10-11 months

Part time position: 24- 32 hours/week

Other Benefits: 25 days holiday (based on full-time employment), pension

Office-based: If government measures allow, working from ISSA’s office based in Leiden, with flexibility to work from home for short periods of time

 

Childhood Education International

https://ceinternational1892.org/about-us/

"Since 1892, Childhood Education International has been committed to one primary objective: ensuring children’s access to quality education worldwide. We create programs and projects that support pre-primary to primary school-age children so they can learn, grow, and develop optimally. We collaborate with teachers, education leaders, families, community leaders, health professionals, government agencies, the private sector, and civil society organizations. Together we provide innovative solutions that enhance learning and development for all children."


We are currently seeking specialists in Education, Child Rights and Protection, and Policy Development.

When you join the CE International Global Consultant Directory, you are showing your concern for access, equity, and quality in children’s education around the world. This Directory provides CE International with the ability to locate technical experts and consultants in various specialized areas of education and in varying geographic locations.

We are looking for consultants and experts in a range of topics who possess:

• Graduate level educational background in education, international development, health, or a related field.
• 5 or more years of professional experience in their area of expertise.
• A commitment to children’s rights to education and learning, child safety and protection, and innovative practices.

Review the “Call for Consultants” to learn more about required expertise, knowledge, and skills. If you fit the profile and would like to become a consultant, you may apply to join and we will contact you as soon as possible.

Save the Children

www.savethechildren.net

THROUGH OUR PROGRAMMING, EMERGENCY RESPONSES AND ADVOCACY, WE PUT THE MOST VULNERABLE CHILDREN FIRST

Save the Children's work saves and improves children's lives around the world. We work to ensure children have healthcare, food and shelter, as well as learning and child protection services when children need it most. We are committed to helping all children achieve their full potential by ensuring they grow up healthy, receive a good education, and stay safe.

Securing children's rights is the foundation of our work. Millions of children around the world are denied their rights, simply because of who they are or where they are from. We know that to ensure every child has the chance for a future their rights must be upheld.

Through our programming, emergency responses and advocacy, we put the most vulnerable children first, tackling the barriers to survival, learning and protection.

There were about a dozen pages of jobs posted for this organization. Initially, I did not see any that really interested me. However, when I dug a little further, this particular job stood out to me.: Global Expertise and Humanitarian Surge Platform (GEHSP) is looking for a Response Team Leader – Humanitarian Surge Team to join our team. 
"The Team Leader will generally be deployed to manage a Category 1 or 2 response, and to provide response oversight and strategic direction to the country programme in collaboration with the Country Director and the Operations and/or Humanitarian Director. In rare occasions, the Team Leader will be deployed to out of area responses and will be reporting directly to the relevant regional office or SCI centre. 
 
It is critical that a successful candidate has an experience leading or being part of a senior management team in first phase, rapid on set emergency response; and is fluent in French, Spanish, and/or Arabic, in addition to English. "


6 comments:

  1. What can you say that you value the most from week 6 discussion assignment?

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  2. The CE International Global career opportunity gives us, as educators a sense of direction and fulfillment. It thrusts the importance of The Early Childhood field, and delves into the process and accessibility for purposeful delivery. What an awesome selection and discovery!

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  3. Your choice of organizations are amazing. I also chose Save the children because of her vision which caters for the whole child. I was captivated by the core values which are accountability, integrity, ambition, collaboration and creativity. I think these are elements needed to support children in every early childhood setting.

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  4. Thank you, Leanne, for your post and for sharing the different resources. I really enjoyed glancing through Save the Children. I find it amazing how organizations are able to connect with people from around the world for a common cause. This aligns directly with the community of practice in which a shared vision leads to action. I appreciate the mission of Save the Children: through our programming, emergency responses and advocacy, we put the most vulnerable children first. I feel this sort of thinking should be funded by governments as they are vested into the work and will ensure that the money goes to the correct places and supports the children in need.

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  5. Hello,
    Thank you for this information. I read both of your job postings. They were both very detailed and informative. However, I think that the second one at "Save the Children", would be more beneficial to someone with our educational background. What skills do you think that we have acquired through this course would be good for this job or for ones like it? What do you think we need to improve upon to be additionally qualified for a position like this?

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  6. LeAnne,
    I also chose the Save the Children foundation. I truly think it is an incredible resource that schools should take more advantage of in their outreach to parents and children.

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