The three
international organizations or communities of practices that appealed to me are:
United Nations
Children's Fund (UNICEF)-This has always been an organization that I have
been interested in. They advocate on children’s behalf in over 191 countries
,they especially target girls, who they believe if educated, they grow up to be
better thinkers, better citizens ,and better parents to their own children(UNICEF
2011).
UNICEF has a position for Regional
Director,D-2,Located in the West and
Central Africa Region. They are looking for a passionate and committed
professional who wants to make a lasting difference for children. I believe my
years of experience and fluency in French will make me a good candidate for this
position.
Qualification:
• Advanced university degree or
equivalent in Social Sciences, International Relations, Political Science,
Economics, Public Information, Media, Communication, HR, Financial Management,
Business or Public Administration, or other relevant disciplines to UNICEF’s
work.
• Fifteen years of professional work experience with increasing responsibility
in formulation of policy in international or national administration;
experience in external aid administration desirable; 12 years of working
experience in developing countries.
• Experience as a UNICEF Representative highly desirable.
• Experience/familiarity with emergency and security.
• Good knowledge of international relations, international technical
cooperation programmes, programme administration, and project management in the
UN context.
• Good knowledge of current trends, issues, programme modality, policies,
principles, and practices of the technical cooperation activities related to
UNICEF’s work.
• Thorough understanding of UNICEF programme policies, goals and strategies,
guidelines and approaches.
• Expertise to formulate vision, exercise leadership, and communicate
effectively throughout the organization and the UN system.
• Expertise to deploy public relations and enhance UNICEF’s image in the public
and with governments in the Region.
• Expertise to deploy networking and to build alliances with all relevant
regional networks and organizations, such as donors, NGOs, institutions, mass
media and the film industry for fundraising and special events.
• Thorough knowledge of UNICEF’s financial regulations, rules and fundraising
strategy. Expertise to develop, cultivate and manage effective HR and work
environment.
• Previous experience as a Representative highly desirable.
• Blend of experience in headquarters, regional and field postings an asset.
• Fluency in English and French
International Step By Step Association – This is a new organization to me. I chose it because it
will help me broaden my professional circle as well as offer me job opportunities
abroad ,which is something I have always been interested in.I did not
see no position currently available vein this organization.
United Nations Education, Scientific, and Cultural
Organization (UNESCO) – This organization interest me because
part of its mission is to foster cultural diversity, intercultural dialogue and
culture of peace. It also attains quality education for all and lifelong learning.
I also like the fact that they works to create the conditions for dialogue among
civilizations, cultures and peoples, based upon respect for commonly shared
values(UNESCO 2011).
UNESCO had several positions available abroad, the
one that interest me was the Chief of section, online services.
REQUIRED
QUALIFICATIONS
Education
- University degree (preferably Master's degree or
equivalent) in communication, journalism, public relations, corporate
communication or other fields related to web management.
Professional experience
- Minimum 10 years of experience in positions related to
corporate communication or web management, of which at least 3 years
demonstrated experience managing a website as the team leader.
- Proven experience creating, editing and managing
content in an online setting.
Skills/Competencies
- Combination of both, technical skills in web management
and strategic skills in organizational communication.
- Ability to manage a team, often in a stressful
environment and under constraints of tight budget and strict deadlines.
- Excellent interpersonal-communication skills.
Languages
- Excellent/very good spoken and writing level in one of
the two working languages of UNESCO - English or French - with
good/fair level in the other working language.
DESIRABLE
QUALIFICATIONS
Education
- Diploma/Professional certification in web
management or web design.
Professional experience
- Relevant experience at international level.
Skills/Competencies
- Knowledge of mass media, social media and
journalism.
Languages
- Knowledge of other UN languages (Arabic, Chinese,
Russian or Spanish). (UNESCO 2011).
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