Jobs/ Roles in the ECE Community: Internationally

 1. Child Rights International Network (CRIN)

CRIN is an organisation that focuses on creating new and dynamic perspectives on human rights issues. They also campaign for a genuine shift in how governments and societies view and treat children. The organisation is fighting for a world where children's human rights are recognised, respected and enforced. Their objectives are as follows:

- Change the narrative so that children become recognised as people with independent human rights.

- Build a collective so that defending children's rights becomes a shared responsibility.

- Seek justice so that when rights are violated, there is a fight for justice, accountability and redress.

2. Save the Children

This is an international organisation that also works hand in hand with their national members which makes their reach to children more effective. The organisation is focused on ensuring the following;

- Children are given the best opportunity to survive and enjoy good health.

- Children have access to quality basic education. Children are deprived from learning as a result of poverty, gender discrimination, ethnic discrimination and even disability.

- Protecting children against all forms of violence which includes physical abuse, sexual abuse, neglect and exploitation.

- Advocating for children and to ensure that they are given the best opportunity available.

3. UNICEF

The organisation drives change for children and young people every day across the globe. UNICEF focuses on the following:

- Child protection and inclusion by ensuring that there is gender equality, protection for children with disabilities.

- UNICEF works around the world to ensure that every child is given access to quality learning.

- On gender equality, UNICEF works to empower girls and women to ensure that they are participants in political, social and economic systems.

Job Role: Gender Development Manager (P-4)

- The General manager may supervise and lead experts, international and national consultants, project staff, and will be expected to develop and maintain a network with colleagues from UN Agencies, Government officials, multi-lateral and bi-lateral donors, NGOs and civil societies.

- The General manager will report to the P-5 Chief of Education who is also the Head of Education Team in the ECW Secretariat.

To qualify:

-An advanced university degree (Master's or higher) in one of the following disciplines: education, gender development, social sciences, public administration.

- Minimum of 8 years of progressive responsible professional experience in emergency context.

- Excellent understanding of gender and inequality issues.

- Experience in program management and technical leadership.

- Fluency in English is required. Knowledge of another official UN language (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian or Spanish) is an asset.

Functional Competencies

- Analysing

- Planning and Organising

- Applying technical expertise

- Relating and Networking.

Reference

CRIN (2020). The CRIN Code. Retrieved from https://home.crin.org/who-we-are-2

Save the Children (2020). What we do. Retrieved from https://www.savethechildren.net/what-we-do

UNICEF (2020). What we do. Retrieved from  https://www.unicef.org/what-we-do