Jobs/Roles in the ECE Community: Internationally

Association for Childhood Education International http://acei.org/

I chose the ACEI because it is a charitable organization dedicated to promoting the optimal education and development of children through various programs and projects.  The tagline for ACEI is "Bright futures for every child, every nation," which summarizes ACEI's commitment to support and advocate for access to education, equity in educational settings, quality educational content, and the child's right to education in countries around the world.

ACEI has internships available for 8-12 weeks during the summer months in the area of online research and data gathering that is used to contribute to the development of briefing papers and other types of resources. Interns also have the opportunity to attend various meetings related to childhood education. Interns should be enrolled in a graduate degree program that focuses on global education issues with a particular interest in children's education.  However a focus on one specific aspect of childhood education, such as basic education or early childhood development, is also acceptable. Interns with experience living or working outside the US are preferred. 

 

World Organization for Early Childhood Education  http://www.worldomep.org/en/

OMEP is an international, non-governmental and non-profit organization with Consultative Status at the United Nations and UNESCO. It defends and promotes the rights of the child to education and care worldwide and support activities which improve accessibility to higher quality education and care.  The Regional Vice President for North America and the Caribbean serves on the World Assembly which is the decision making body and the Executive Committee, the administrative body of the organization. This position is currently held by a person with their doctorate degree who lives in California and works for a college. 

 

Save the Children http://www.savethechildren.org/site/c.8rKLIXMGIpI4E/b.6115947/k.8D6E/Official_Site.htm

Save the Children is the world's leading independent organization for children. Located in 120 countries, the organization seeks to protect children , advocate for their rights and promote their healthy development.  Save the children has over two million supporters worldwide and raised 1.6 billion dollars last year to provide programs in health, nutrition, education, protection and child rights. 

The Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability and Learning Advisor takes the lead in ensuring the roll out of and implementation of the regional system for Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability and Learning (MEAL) and specifically, support and enable countries to plan programs, measure and demonstrate the impact on children; increase quality in programming; and, help be accountable to children and other stakeholders.  Essential qualifications include a degree in a relevant field with familiarity with one or more of the Save the children’s areas; experience in data collection and management;   cultural sensitive, highly developed interpersonal and communication skills; ability and willingness to change work practices and hours in the event of emergencies; and willingness to travel to developing countries.    

 

 

International Step By Step Association   http://www.issa.nl/index.html

ISSA is a network that connects professionals and non-profit organizations working in the field of early childhood development.by promoting inclusive, quality care and education experiences The  three pillars of  the organization include ensuring equal access for all children; promoting high-quality and professionalism in early years services and supporting parents and communities in taking part in their children’s development and learning. The programs and activities focus on raising awareness of the importance of quality care and education, developing resources for practitioners working with young children, nurturing the capacity of organizations in the network., piloting and evaluating programs and strengthening alliances.  

 

Association for Childhood Education International (2011).  Retrieved from http://acei.org/

International Step By Step Association. (n.d.). Retrieved November 28, 2011, from http://www.issa.nl/index.html

Save the Children (2014) Retrieved from http://www.savethechildren.org/site/c.8rKLIXMGIpI4E/b.6115947/k.8D6E/Official_Site.htm

World Organization for Early Childhood Education (2013).   Retrieved from  http://www.worldomep.org/en/