Association for childhood Education International
ACEI, a 501 (c) 3 charitable organization, is interested in sharing new approaches to the education of children and ensuring that these approaches are delivered in ways that enhance children’s individual skills and abilities and provide opportunities for success in life (Association for Childhood Educational International, 2015)
- ACEI participates in global education coalitions and childhood well-being campaigns that advance policies and drive funding levels for education and other social services, thereby impacting vast numbers of children internationally.
- ACEI reports on global education trends and events that directly affect the efforts of classroom teachers, teacher educators, education advocates, and education consultants.
- ACEI provides access to cutting-edge research and information that enlightens perspectives and viewpoints on education practices.
- ACEI creates unique programs, events, and publications that help to expand horizons in areas of childhood education and well-being, worldwide.
Internships at ACEI
ACEI sometimes has internships available during the summer months, with applications being reviewed during the spring. Interns are given the opportunity to gain work experience consisting primarily of online research and data gathering that will contribute to the development of briefing papers and other types of resources. In addition to their day-to-day assignments, interns will have the opportunity to attend various meetings related to childhood education (Association for Childhood Education International, 2015).
Interns should be enrolled in a graduate degree program that focuses on global education issues with a particular interest in children’s education. A focus on one specific aspect of childhood education, such as basic education or early childhood development, is also acceptable. Interns who have had some international experience(s) working or living outside the U.S. are preferred.
Internships typically range from 8 -12 weeks. All interns must reside in the Washington, D.C., metropolitan area during their assignment and are responsible for arranging their own housing and transportation. Interns are based at the ACEI Headquarters located at 1101 16th Street NW, Washington DC, 20036, a few blocks north of the White House.
ACEI offers a monthly stipend.
How to Apply
Please send to ACEI via fax or email:
- A cover letter that indicates why you are interested in the internship, briefly describes your qualifications, and indicates the timeframe during which you would be available. You should also indicate whether you are seeking a full time or part time internship.
- A resume or C.V.
Fax: 202-372-9989
Email: mallen@acei.org (Michelle Allen, Operations Manager)
Reason
This agency is working on an international level for what I am working for on a local level organization is working and collaborating with other organizations for the betterment of having access to quality early childhood programs. One of their initiatives Love Me Teach Me has four cornerstones which sums up for me why my work in early childhood is still important 1) See Me: The Childs Right to Identity 2) Hear Me: The Child’s Right to Participation 3) Love Me: The Child’s Right to Security, Stability, and Participation and 4) Teach Me: The Child’s Right to Education.
Association for Childhood Education International https://acei.org/
International Social Service
Vision
ISS strives to protect, defend, and support children, families, and individuals separated as a consequence of cross border migration. ISS aims to ensure that respect for human rights is accorded to every individual, especially to children (International Social Service, 2015).
Mission
ISS is an international federation of interconnected NGOs and partners that works towards re-establishing links within a family separated by borders. The ISS network strives to find solutions that enhance the protection of children in vulnerable situations. Our key priorities are to protect the best interest of the child above all other considerations and to provide socio-legal counsel and psychological support.
In the area of child protection and rights; advocacy, policy development, research, training and capacity building are among our main focus areas (International Social Service, 2015).
Working with us
ISS General Secretariat offers periodically and depending on financial resources, short and long term cooperation and work opportunities.
Working with ISS means acknowledging following principles:
- Non discrimination
- Confidentiality
- Respect for diversity
- Mutual appreciation of skills and competence
- Desire and capacity for teamwork
- Embrace ISS code of conduct
Depending on our needs, ISS offers stimulating career opportunities and is always on the look for a diverse set of skills and competencies in the field of social work, psychology, children and family rights, research, fundraising and communications. For country specific information please follow the link below
In addition to specific position requirements, please note the following general prerequisites when working for ISS:
- A diploma and or an equivalent experience in the humanitarian or social field
- A substantial capacity to work in a dynamic environment and team
- Acknowledging ISS working principles.
- Fluent in English and mastering an additional ISS Language is evidently an asset
- A valid work permit in Switzerland ( please check work permit issues proper to each country)
Reason
On an international level they are working to supporting families and working in Head Start is a bases to keep engaging families so that there are better outcomes for the children.
International Social Service www.iss-ssi.org/
Save the Children
Who they are
Save the Children invests in childhood – every day, in times of crisis and for our future. In the United States and around the world, we give children a healthy start, the opportunity to learn and protection from harm. By transforming children’s lives now, we change the course of their future and ours (Save the Children, 2015).
DIRECTOR OF PROGRAMME DEVELOPMENT AND QUALITY
The Director of Program Development and Quality shares in the overall responsibility for the leadership, direction and coordination of the Country Office program. As a member of the Senior Leadership Team (SLT) in Zambia, the Director of Program Development and Quality is responsible for overseeing the development and resource mobilization of high quality, innovative programs that deliver immediate and lasting change for children and monitor the quality of the implementation of those programs. Lead and oversee provision of in-country and international technical assistance and appropriate monitoring and evaluation. The Director of Program Development and Quality also provides leadership to ensure excellence in serving members and their donors, in full spectrum programming (i.e. both development and as appropriate emergency contexts) Save the Children, 2015).
Qualifications and experience
Essential
- Minimum of 5 years’ experience (with 3 years in similar/senior positions in a country office setting) in an International NGO environment, including experience designing, directing and coordinating programs in both emergency and development contexts
- Experience in more than one of the Save the Children priority sectors: education; child protection; child rights governance; health and nutrition (HIV/AIDS); child poverty; emergencies.
- Demonstrated leadership and management skills in an international setting
- Significant experience leading strategic planning and in program design and proposal development
- Strong understanding of different methodologies of monitoring and evaluation and operational research and experience in developing integrated MEAL systems
- Ability to effectively establish a learning culture within an organization
- Experience in successfully establishing and managing collaborative relationships and partnerships with donors, government, local partners and Home Office counterparts
- Strong representation and advocacy and influencing skills at all levels
- Experience of building professional networks, resulting in securing significant new opportunities/partnerships for the organization
- Demonstrable track record of leading change which has led to significant results for the organization and their stakeholders
- Experience of managing and developing a high performance team including effective performance management and utilization of capacity building, coaching, and mentoring skills
- Highly developed cultural awareness and ability to work well in an international environment with people from diverse backgrounds and cultures
- Superior analytical and communication skills. Effective negotiator, with the ability to positively influence cross departmental and cross sector working
- Ability and willingness to dramatically change work practices and hours, and work with incoming teams, in emergencies
- Commitment to and understanding of Save the Children’s aims, values and principles including rights-based approaches
- Fluency in written and spoken English
Desired
- Masters’ degree in Social Sciences, in an area of social development
- Prior experience working in Zambia/Southern Africa
Save the Children http://www.savethechildren.org/
Reason
Save the Children is working on all levels to improve the health and well-being of children of the world. They realize the importance as with all the other agencies and are taking action and calling us to do the same.
Association for Childhood Education International. (n.d.). Retrieved October 11, 2015, from http://www.acei.org/
International Social Service. (n.d.). Retrieved October 11, 2015, from http://www.iss- ssi.org/index.php
Save the Children International. (n.d.). Retrieved October 11, 2015,From http://www.savethechidlren.org.
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