International Organizations, Job Oppertunities and skills needed

In my blog this week I have identified three national websites that have caught my attention. I have identified why they sparked my interest as well as identified job openings that interested me.  This was an eye opening assignment that made me realize the opportunities abroad in the early childhood field.

UNESCO Building peace in the minds of men and woman is a COP that I was drawn to because they work to create conditions for dialogue among civilizations, cultures and peoples, based upon respect for commonly shared values.  This type of collaboration is what the early childhood field needs to improve wages and create quality available to all. 

http://www.unesco.org/new/en/education/about-us/how-we-work/job-vacancies/

Senior Project Officer (in Education) (P4) - EFA and Global Agenda coordination team (ED/EFA), Paris, France - CV Application form
Deadline: 10 June 2015

Located in France

EDUCATION

·         Advanced university degree, preferably at post graduate level, in comparative education, development studies, public policy, political science/international relations or a related field in the social sciences.

WORK EXPERIENCE:

·         At least seven years of relevant experience acquired in the field of  international education

Sound knowledge of a range of education and development policies issues in diverse economic, political, and institutional settings.

SKILLS COMPETENCIES

·         Research and networking experience at the international level.

·         Proven record of published research in the field of education and development.

·         Excellent drafting and synthesis, conceptual and analytical skills, ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.

·         Good interpersonal communication skills.

·         Ability to work in a team and to maintain effective working relationships in a multicultural environment.

·         Ability to interact with a wide range of high-level partners and stakeholders.

·         Good computer skills

LANGUAGES

Excellent knowledge of English and basic knowledge of French. Working knowledge of another official UN language

Project Officer, P3, Education/Office of Director
Closing date: 17 June 2015 (midnight Geneva time) - See more at: http://www.ibe.unesco.org/en/about-the-ibe/who-we-are/employment.html#sthash.gHPzUqsA.dpuf

PAY:   Approximately 97,046 USD

EDUCATION

Advanced University Degree (Master level or equivalent) in Education, Curriculum, Pedagogy or relevant fields

WORK EXPERIENCE

·         Four to seven years of progressively responsible relevant experience in the field of education and related issues, of which preferably at least two years acquired at international level.

·         Accredited experience in the analysis and reporting on data with regard to the design, follow up and assessment of programs and projects.

SKILLS COMPETENCIES

·         Thorough knowledge of and advanced technical competence in the field of international education, with a particular focus on curriculum and learning.

·         Excellent Analytical and Critical thinking skills Good IT skill particularly

·         MS Word and other editorial management programs.

·         Excellent communication skill; both oral and written

·         Good interpersonal skill

·         Ability to interact with a wide range of education stakeholders and partners.

·         Ability to work effectively in multicultural environment.

·         Good understanding of the mechanisms of education systems and curriculum matters.

LANGUAGES

Excellent knowledge of English and French

PAY:  USD 117, 612

FH1 360 the Science of Improving Lives caught my attention because of their commitment to improve lives in lasting ways by advancing integrated, locally driven solutions for human development.  They also partner with governments, civil society organizations, the private sector and communities leads to success. 

 http://www.fhi360.org/

Located in the states

Clinical Research Project Manager

The Clinical Research Project Manager (CRPM) is responsible for the overall coordination and management of clinical projects/studies from start up through close out activities. Directs the technical and operational aspects of the projects, ensuring the successful completion of clinical projects/studies. Works with major functional area leads to identify and evaluate fundamental issues on the project, make good business decisions and ensure solutions are implemented. Works to ensure all project deliverables meet the sponsor's time/quality/cost expectations. The CRPM works in collaboration with other functional area leads providing accurate labor forecasts, reviewing pass through costs and ensuring timely invoicing. S/he effectively creates operational project plans tailored to the particular needs of each assigned study. Collaborates with centralized, remote monitoring units to ensure project progress and deliverables meet contractual requirements. Ensures that all clinical study management and project deliverables are completed to the Sponsor's satisfaction, ensuring quality deliverables on time and within budget and in accordance with Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), policies and practices.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree or its International Equivalent - Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences
•3 years of previous experience in clinical research project management, possessing the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform this job.
•Proficiency in Microsoft Office, and spreadsheets required.
•Able to delegate, effectively prioritizes own and workload of project team members.
•Displays effective communication skills (listening, oral, and written) and can communicate in the English language (oral, written).
•Possesses sound interpersonal skills, is flexible and adapts to changing situations.
•Articulate, professional and able to communicate in a clear, positive concise manner with sponsors and staff.
•Must be able to read, write and speak fluent English.
Preferred Education and/or
•Master’s degree or its international equivalent preferred.
•Global project management experience.
Management Experience • Up to 3 Years

Senior Analyst - Programme for International Student Assessment (PISA) Manager(

Job Number:

 09941)

Description

The Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development interested me because of their work with providing high-quality policy advice, multi-disciplinary perspectives and peer-learning approaches.  Below Is a job opportunity that peaked my interest. 

 https://oecd.taleo.net/careersection/ext/jobdetail.ftl

Located in Paris

The OECD’s mission – Better Policies for Better Lives – is to promote policies that will improve the economic and social well-being of people around the world. The Organisation provides a unique forum in which governments work together to share experiences on what drives economic, social and environmental change, seeking solutions to common problems.

The Directorate for Education and Skills (EDU) leads the Organisation’s work to help member and non-member countries achieve high-quality learning for all, design better skills policies, and turn them into jobs and growth. The Directorate carries this out by providing statistics, analysis and policy advice to countries on a wide range of educational topics.

EDU is looking for an experienced and motivated senior analyst to lead and manage the OECD’s large-scale international survey, Programme for International Student Assessment (PISA). The successful applicant will lead the design and implementation of PISA and contribute to the international evidence-making for educational reforms. S/he will contribute to the development and the implementation of strategies to ensure that PISA continues to be relevant and of high impact for the improvement of educational policy. S/he will lead a multi-disciplinary team as well as establish strategic partnerships with high-level government officials, international experts and other project related stakeholders. S/he will closely coordinate with another PISA senior analyst (A4) who leads the analysis and dissemination of PISA data. Together they will ensure that the survey continues to be policy relevant.

Academic Background

• An advanced university degree in education, social sciences, policy analysis or a related field.

Professional Background

• At least eight years’ experience in policy-oriented projects in education or social sciences, preferably in an international organization, national administration or research institute.
• At least eight years’ experience in management of interdisciplinary and large-scale teams within complex projects and interaction with other organizations and external stakeholders. Experience of large-scale international surveys of educational systems would be a particular asset.
• Familiarity with the quantitative and qualitative techniques used in analysis and research in the social sciences, including interpretation of complex multi-level statistical analyses. Knowledge of psychometrics would be an advantage.
• Extensive contacts within the international education policy community would be an advantage, as would knowledge of education systems or developments in more than one OECD country.

Languages

• An excellent command of one of the two official languages of the OECD (English and French) including the ability to communicate complex information clearly and concisely in written form for specialist and non-specialist audiences. Working knowledge of, or willingness to learn, the other.
• Knowledge of other language(s) would be an advantage.

Core Competencies

• For this role, the following competencies are of particular importance: Achievement focus, Flexible thinking, Client focus, Influencing, Diplomatic sensitivity and Managing resources.
• Please refer to the OECD Core Competencies and the level 4 indicators.

Contract Duration

• 2-year fixed term appointment with the possibility of renewal.

Resources

Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD). (n.d.). Retrieved November 28, 2011, from http://www.oecd.org/home/0,2987,en_2649_201185_1_1_1_1_1,00.html

United Nations Education, Scientific, and Cultural Organization (UNESCO). (2011). Retrieved from http://www.unesco.org/new/en/unesco/about-us/who-we-are/introducing-unesco/

Academy for Educational Development. (2011). Retrieved from http://www.aed.org/en/index.htm.