JOBS/ROLES IN THE ECE COMMUNITY : INTERNATIONALLY

 There are so many international organizations that works to support early childhood education, but here are three that appeals to me:

1. United Nations Education, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO): I became interested in this organization because education is at the heart of her mission and she believes that education is a human right for all throughout life and that access must be matched by quality. This means education for all from the grassroot.

2. Save the Children: This is an organization that work every day to give children a healthy start in life, the opportunity to learn and protection from harm. I was captivated by their core values which are accountability, integrity, ambition, collaboration and creativity. These are values that every ECE Community of practice ought to possess in order to achieve immediate and lasting impact in the lives of children.

3. International Child Resource Institute: ICRI is a global non-profit organization that works to improve the lives of children and families around the world. There is much emphasis laid on early childhood care  and that stands out for me. 

All these three organizations mission and vision are all centered around curbing anti-bias issues, especially socio-economic issues. 

Job opportunities: One opportunity that interests me is with UNESCO, and the position is INTERN FOR SECTION FOR INCLUSIVE QUALITY EDUCATION.

The major skill needed for this position is a competent leadership skills, which I have gained through this masters' course and it is time to implement them. Also, the job has to do with encouraging inclusive education through research, organizing capacity development workshops and webinars, all geared towards providing quality inclusive education.

Other competencies  I would need are effective communication skill and teamwork, for establishing a fruitful relationship with children, families and my team members.

JOBS/ROLES IN THE ECE COMMUNITY: NATIONAL/FEDERAL LEVEL

Here are some Communities of Practice that still appeals to me on National/Federal Level. 

UNICEF: This organization is committed to realizing the rights of all children to help them build a strong foundation and have the best chance of fulfilling their potential. They are on the course to make sure that there is access to shelter, good nutrition, clean water and sanitation, healthcare and education for every Nigerian child, especially the low-income families.

https://www.unicef.org/nigeria/education

AFRILEARN: Afrilearn is an educational platform where teachers can deliver world class education to Africans everywhere. Also, AFRILEARN partners with governments, schools, and other organizations to bring digital learning to schools in Nigeria.

https://myafrilearn.com/

DOLLY CHILDREN FOUNDATION:  A non-profit organization working to provide materials like textbooks, uniforms, and school supplies to children in need and supplement the financial load on their parents. They are passionate about bringing affordable education to Nigerian children. 

https://dollychildren.org/

What appealed to me most in all of these mentioned organizations is their passion, partnership and willingness to serve the people. They are not interested in what they get in return will but how to affect positive changes in the society.

JOB OPPORTUNITIES/SKILLS

The major skills I must bring to table is team playing, willingness and great communication skills. There were no published job opportunities, except opportunity to be a volunteer. I still need to develop myself professionally, enroll in courses that will help me practice anti-bias education in full, while I make trainings available for other early years educators who are not privileged and do not have access to proper professional developments. My role as a teacher is still maintained.