Jobs/Roles in the ECE Community: National/Federal Level
- Zero To Three
ZERO TO THREE is a national, nonprofit
organization that informs, trains, and supports professionals, policymakers,
and parents in their efforts to improve the lives of infants and toddlers. Their
mission is to promote the health and development of infants and toddlers. Zero to Three provides a plethora of
information for military families and the professionals that work with them, on
topics such as deployments, separations, and frequent moves (National Center
for Infants, Toddlers and Families, 2012).
No current
job opportunities available
- UNICEF
UNICEF
is the advocate on the ‘Rights of the Child’ and bases its actions on
up-to-date substantial research and experience on what works to help give
children the best start in life, to survive and thrive – especially in
emergencies – and to go to school. They
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 them unique among world organizations, and unique
among those working with the young. They believe that nurturing and caring for
children are the cornerstones of human progress. UNICEF was created with
this purpose in mind – to work with others to overcome the obstacles that
poverty, violence, disease and discrimination place in a child’s path. They
believe that they can, together, advance the cause of humanity.
Jobs opportunities:
- Program Officer (Level 2 International Professional position at entry level)
- Communications Specialist (Level 3 International Professional position at mid-career level)
- Operations Manager (Level 3 International Professional position at mid-career level)
- Chief of Health (Level 4 International Professional position at senior level)
Requirements:
- Education: Master’s Degree in a field relevant to the work of UNICEF or equivalent professional experience.
- Experience: Relevant professional work experience, some of which has been obtained in a developing country, at least five years for mid-career and two to three years for an entry-level position.
- Language: Proficiency in English and in another UN working language (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian and Spanish). Knowledge of the local language of a duty station where the position is based is an asset.
Children’s Defense Fund
They champion policies and programs that lift children
out of poverty; protect them from abuse and neglect; and ensure their access to
health care, quality education and a moral and spiritual foundation. Supported
by foundation and corporate grants and individual donations, CDF advocates
nationwide on behalf of children to ensure children are always a priority.
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