One of the organization I chose to explore was the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF). The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) is passionate about promoting the equal rights of children, and supporting their full participation in the political, social and economic development of their communities. UNICEF is the driving force that helps build a world where the rights of every child are realized. 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 UNICEF unique among world organizations, and unique among those working with the young. UNICEF believes 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. UNICEF believes that together we can, advance the cause of humanity.
Save the Children is another organization that caught my attention. They are the leading independent organization creating lasting change in the lives of children in need in the United States and around the world. They were recognized for their commitment to accountability, innovation and collaboration, they work in the heart of communities, to help children and families help themselves. Save the Children works with other organizations, governments, non-profits and a variety of local partners while maintaining their own independence without political agenda or religious orientation.
The last agency that appealed to me was Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD). The Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) is to promote policies that will improve the economic and social well-being of people around the world. The OECD provides a forum in which governments can work together to share experiences and seek solutions to common problems.
The jobs that I am interested in at UNICEF are Child Protection Specialist in Iraq and a Planning Specialist in Kenya both jobs are available and no skills were listed. Save the Children organization have opportunities for forming partnerships to assist with funding and advocating for children and their families. At the Organization forEconomic Co-operation and Development (OECD) the position I am interested in is Research Assistant is Paris.
The skills I would need to fulfill the roles of the positions will include need effective verbal and written communication. I would also need to be able to speak and translate the native language, possess skills in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships. An excellent written and oral command of one of the two official languages of the OECD (English and French) and working knowledge of, or willingness to learn, the other. A knowledge of other languages would be an asset to assist children and their families.
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