Jobs/Roles in the ECE Community: Internationally

Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD)

I chose this organization because I am impressed by their mission. They focus on improving economics and the social well being for everyone around the world. The organization establish forums where governments can work together to find solutions to common problems. 

Job opportunities: 
The job vacancies in this organization are numerous but there was one that stood out to me the most.

Internet Economist/Policy Analyst

Skills and Experience:
-An advanced university degree in economics, public policy, political science, law or economics of law with a sound understanding of policy issues related to information and communications technologies, and more broadly Internet policy and governance.
 -At least five years’ experience in economic and policy analysis, preferably in the areas of information technology and Internet policy and governance, acquired in a national or international administration or non-governmental organisation or private sector environment.

 -Experience of working with experts from different countries, and in the organisation of international conferences.

-Ability to draft clear and concise analytical and policy documents and related correspondence for government officials.

- Excellent communication skills and ability to make effective presentations.

-Ability to manage projects, to work under pressure, often to tight deadlines, and to adapt to new tasks.

United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF)

I was first introduced to this organization in one of my courses at Walden. In this course, I can recall exploring South Africa and read about the many challenges that children face in this region. The challenges were very disturbing to read, but I was more encouraged to make a difference in a child's life. 

Job Opportunities:

 Comptroller, Division of Financial and Administrative Management, D-2, based in New York, USA.

Skills and Experience:

*Advanced university degree or equivalent professional qualifications in fields of finance,  economics, business administration and accounting.
*15 years of professional financial management experience at a senior level in large organizations with international operations, preferably including developing countries.
* Fluency in English required. Knowledge of and another UN working language is desired.
*High level of management and negotiating ability required. Strong communications skills required.

Save the Children 

While in college, I would make donations to this organization. My roommate at the time told me that her mother use to work for this organization. The organization left a huge impact on her and her mother and they begin to make monthly donations. For this reason, I chose this organization to explore because I wanted to see if the position that my roommate's mother had was open. Unfortunately, it was not, but I was impressed by one job opportunity. 

Job Opportunities:

Associate Director, Food Security Monitoring and Evaluation

Skills and Experience:

• 5+ years of experience in international development, including 3 years of experience in design, monitoring, and evaluation of international programs;
• Successful research and learning-oriented grant writing experience required;
• Experience with tablet-based data collection software a plus;
• Experience with programs funded by USAID’s Food for Peace and/or the Bureau for Food Security preferred;
• Experience in designing research programs;
• Experience in developing training programs including curriculum design, presentation and teaching skills, and training-of-trainers methods;
• Master’s degree in international development or related field required.

• Foreign language skills (French preferred or Spanish) a plus.