Three international organizations or communities of practice that appealed to me and why I chose them?
1. United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF): I choose (UNICEF) because of who they are and what they do. For example "UNICEF is the driving force that helps build a world where the rights of every child are realized. We have the global authority to influence decision-makers, and the variety of partners at grassroots level to turn the most innovative ideas into reality. That makes us unique among world organizations, and unique among those working with the young" ( UNICEF.org). They also "advocate for measures to give children the best start in life, because proper care at the youngest age forms the strongest foundation for a person’s future. promote girls’ education – ensuring that they complete primary education as a minimum – because it benefits all children, both girls and boys. Girls who are educated grow up to become better thinkers, better citizens, and better parents to their own children" (UNICEF.org). I chose United Nations children's Fund because of who they are and what they believe in.
2. Academy for Educational Development: I chose this organization because of their mission and vision." To improve lives in lasting ways by advancing integrated, locally driven solutions for human development. They envisions a world in which all individuals and communities have the opportunity to reach their highest potential" (AED.org). I find their mission statement and vision is an excellent example of how communities should work together. To improve lives in lasting ways and we should want one another to reach our highest potential.
3. SOS Children's Villages International: I chose this organization because of their mission. In which states, "They work together with a single mission: to ensure that every child grows with love, security and respect" (sos-childrenvillages.org). They believe in providing long term family base-care, and working with families and communities to strengthen them and prevent child abandonment. This powerful organization know how to keep a community together. This is why they appeal to me.
Job opportunities (currently available or not) that interest me:
1. Academy for Educational Development; TESOL Education Manager (Project Manager I) FHI 360 designs and implements academic, professional, cultural, and youth exchange programs for students and emerging leaders around the world. We are seeking a Project Manager to help inform and manage specific technical components of the English Access Micro scholarship Program, a global program that promotes and supports English language learning in 13-20 year olds around the world.
2. Careers with SOS Children's Villages International: International Director (f/m) - Middle East and North Africa (MENA) The International Director MENA is the most senior representative of SOS Children's Villages International in the region Middle East and North Africa, reporting directly to the COO. The International Office, Region (IOR) consists of 20 - 25 co-workers who are either located at the International Office, in Casablanca, or virtually connected through other workplaces in the region. The teams of any IOR consist of both line managers and functional staff, who support the SOS Children's Villages member associations in the region.
3.UNICEF U.S. Fund for UNICEF Grassroots Volunteers: Volunteers have the opportunity to educate, advocate and fundraise on behalf of UNICEF. Our volunteers are encouraged to participate in at least three activities a year to support UNICEF's mission.
Reference
Academy for Educational Development. (2011). Retrieved from http://www.aed.org/en/index.htm
United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF). (n.d.). Retrieved November 28, 2011, from http://www.unicef.org/
SOS Children's Villages International,
the umbrella organisation of all SOS Children's Villages associations
http://www.sos-childrensvillages.org/about-sos
Hello Darrell,
ReplyDeleteYou have given excellent internationally groups to help support your community of practice panel with wonderful information. Unicef is one organization that I have supported for many years.