I have always loved this organization because their money directly affects the programs. I also enjoy the work of the Director. Her work resonates with me. In a different life I would love to work outside of my country on contract. This would mean that a job would last a certain amount of time. I would work to bring a vision to fruition within that time frame. That is motivating to me as I am so task oriented and will drive hard if I have a goal.
This job below is a program administrator. I would appreciate this work because there is a specific goal in mind. The work is valuable because it pertains to child abuse. I am a former foster mother, an adoptive mother from within the foster care system. I am well versed at navigating those systems and the severe complications that come from abuse. I have work with ACE's. These are Adverse Childhood Experiences. I have taught resilience to young people that have experienced many ACE's as well as acute trauma and chronic trauma. I believe my leadership skills would make me a great candidate for a position such as this. I am independent and not afraid of new situations but look upon them as a challenge.
DIRECTOR OF PROGRAM OPERATIONS
Save the Children is the world's leading independent organisation for children. We work in 120 countries. We save children's lives; we fight for their rights; we help them fulfil their potential.
We work together, with our partners, to inspire breakthroughs in the way the world treats children and to achieve immediate and lasting change in their lives.
We have over two million supporters worldwide and raised 1.9 billion dollars last year to reach more children than ever before, through programmes in health, nutrition, education, protection and child rights, also in times of humanitarian crises.
Following a major transition, our international programmes are now delivered through a merged operation with c15,000 staff, managed through seven regional hubs and reporting to a relatively small, central office. We're changing to become more efficient, more aligned, a better partner, a stronger advocate, a magnet for world-class people and relevant for the 21st century.
Contract length: 24 months
The role:
As a member of the Senior Management Team, the Director of Program Operations oversees all program implementation and logistical support to program activities. This is a senior level role overseeing all area and field offices, national program managers ensure smooth, effective, and effective delivery of program activities to beneficiaries. As a member of the SMT the Director of Program Operations helps create a positive, inclusive, proactive and accountable working environment within the country office.
Qualifications and experience:
- Recommended a minimum of 7yrs management experience in a corporate or an NGO environment, including significant field operations experience running both emergency and development programs
- Master's degree in relevant field
- Robust experience of NGO emergency program cycle management, and with experience of working within a complex and matrix organisation structure
- A very good understanding of at least 3 sectoral areas and a working knowledge of the program priorities of a country office
- Substantial experience in managing logistics, including procurement, supply chain, fleet management & inventory
- Significant knowledge of international humanitarian systems, institutions and donors, and of procedures, accountability frameworks and best practices in emergency management
- Substantial experience and knowledge of effective financial and budgetary control and securing and managing grants from major institutional donors
- Solid project management skills related to organisational development projects and international, cross-functional teams with a proven history of delivering results
- Ability to analyze information, evaluate options and to think and plan strategically
- An in-depth understanding of national and international development issues in particular in relation to children
- Previous experience of managing and developing a team and the ability to lead, motivate and develop others
- Excellent interpersonal, communication and presentation skills -fluency in written and spoken English
- Ability and willingness to change work practices and hours, and work with incoming teams in the event of major emergencies
- Commitment to and understanding of Save the Children's aims, values and principles including rights-based approaches
We need to keep children safe so our selection process reflects our commitment to the protection of children from abuse.
Please apply in English using your CV and covering letter as a single document, including your salary expectations for this role.
The second organization that I found in my search through international organizations is
The Bernard van Leer Foundation. The mission for this foundation is very simple:
Mission
‘Our mission is to improve opportunities for children up to age 8 who are growing up in socially and economically difficult circumstances. We see this both as a valuable end in itself and as a long-term means to promoting more cohesive, considerate, creative and peaceful communities with equal opportunities and rights for all.’
Over the last 64 years, our work has contributed to child-friendly national policies, increased public and private investment in young children, and the provision of direct community services that have benefited millions of families.
This seems like an amazing organization.
They have the following position available:
The Bernard van Leer Foundation
Appointment of Programme Director
“All children should be able to achieve the greatest possible realization of their innate, intellectual
potential.” Oscar van Leer
The Bernard van Leer Foundation is a private foundation that makes grants, shares knowledge and
conducts advocacy to improve the situation of young children growing up in social and economic
disadvantage. We see this both as a valuable end in itself and as a long-term means to promote more
cohesive, considerate and creative societies with equal opportunities and rights for all.
We are currently seeking an exceptional individual to take on the role of Programme Director.
Reporting to the Executive Director, the Programme Director’s main responsibilities will be to:
Lead and manage a global team whose work currently spans eight countries and
involvement in a variety of international partnerships;
Act as one of the Foundation’s principal advocates, responsible for brokering and leading a
set of strategic partnerships that help leverage Foundation knowledge for impact on young
children around the world.
The successful candidate will pick up a broad portfolio of programme work and must have an
extensive range of skills. S/he must be able to demonstrate significant programme management
experience, outstanding people management skills and a track record of delivering transformational
change. S/he will have strong policy and analytical acumen as well as keen political antennae and the
ability to work effectively in a variety of cultural environments.
As a critical member of the Senior Management Team and key advisor to the Executive Director, the
successful candidate must have excellent strategic vision and the ability to translate that vision into
action. In addition, the role requires an individual with the ability and gravitas to build and influence
effective alliances that will further advance the Foundation’s mission around the world.
Perhaps most importantly, s/he will demonstrate a strong commitment to the vision, mission and
values of the Bernard van Leer Foundation.
To apply or to download further information on the required qualifications, skills
and experience for the role, please visit www.perrettlaver.com/candidates quoting
reference 2034. The closing date for applications is 9am (BST) on Wednesday 20th
May 2015.
The Bernard van Leer Foundation is an Equal Opportunities Employer and
particularly welcomes applications from a diversity of backgrounds and experience.
The role will be based in The Hague and the salary will be competitive with market rate.
I believe I could get behind the mission of this organization due to the mission statement. I also believe my leadership skills would be able to support my work here. I think being culturally diverse, knowing spanish and having a great acceptance of different lenses would advance my work in this organization.
The last organization that resonated with me is UNESCO. This organization has a great vision:
UNESCO works to create the conditions for dialogue among civilizations, cultures and peoples, based upon respect for commonly shared values. It is through this dialogue that the world can achieve global visions of sustainable development encompassing observance of human rights, mutual respect and the alleviation of poverty, all of which are at the heart of UNESCO’S mission and activities.
The broad goals and concrete objectives of the international community – as set out in the internationally agreed development goals, including the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) – underpin all UNESCO’s strategies and activities. Thus UNESCO’s unique competencies in education, the sciences, culture and communication and information contribute towards the realization of those goals.
UNESCO’s mission is to contribute to the building of peace, the eradication of poverty, sustainable development and intercultural dialogue through education, the sciences, culture, communication and information. The Organization focuses, in particular, on two global priorities: Africa and Gender Equality
The following job would be one that I would probably be able to do because of my knowledge of Spanish. However, this company works with French and English. I am literate in French only socially.
Expert/ Support Services roster
Title : Education Roster
OVERVIEW
From time to time UNESCO employs consultants and authors who are recognized specialists or authorities working either in an advisory or consultative capacity, or providing the skills, expertise and knowledge needed for the delivery of a specific service or product. They should possess specialist skills and knowledge not readily available within UNESCO, and for which there is a temporary, short-term need, rather than a continuing need.
Consultants and authors in Education are recognized specialists or authorities in one of the following fields (please note that this list is not exhaustive):
• Adult Education
• Basic Education
• Cultural and Linguistic Diversity in Education
• Curriculum development
• Early Childhood Care and Education
• Education for all
• Economics of Education
• Education for Sustainable Development
• Education in Post-Conflict and Post-Disaster Situations
• Education Policy and Management
• Elementary Inclusive Education
• Gender and Education
• Health education
• Higher Education
• HIV and AIDS Education
• Human Rights in Education
• ICT's and education
• Lifelong Learning
• Literacy
• Non-Formal Education
• Peace, Citizenship and Democratic values education
• Policy Formulation
• Post-Conflict Post -Disaster in Education
• Pre-primary education
• Primary Education
• Secondary Education
• Teachers Education
• Technical and Vocational Education
• University & Higher Education
For more information on the Education Sector of UNESCO, please click on the following link: http://www.unesco.org/new/en/education/
QUALIFICATIONS
EXPERIENCE
Consultants should have relevant professional experience at the national, regional
and/or international level. Professional experience should be of 2 years for junior level, 5 years for intermediate level, 10 years for senior level and over 15 for highly specialized senior consultants, in one or more of the above mentioned fields. Significant experience working in developing countries may be required for some assignments.
SKILLS/COMPETENCIES
Advanced university degree. Normally excellent knowledge of English or French. Knowledge of another UNESCO’s official language (English, French, Spanish, Arabic, Chinese or Russian) would be an advantage.
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