1. The first organization I chose is World Vision.
According to their website, they are “a Christian humanitarian organization dedicated to working with children, families, and their communities worldwide to reach their full potential by tackling the causes of poverty and injustice. This Comprehensive approach is similar to that of Head Start’s, “Parent, Family, and Community Engagement” model. They understand that in order to make positive change in the life of the children they wish to serve, they need to address the family and community needs. I believe so deeply in this organization, that I actually sponsor a child in India. They approach each program with Christ-like love and excellence, which is why they have experienced the success for which they have grow renown. Here is an example of a position and the job description that is currently available in the organization:
Design and Development Officer – Child Development and Protection
Job Description
As Design and Development Officer – Child Development and Protection you’ll contribute to Resource Development and Management’s (RDM) overall resource targets by leading a team of individuals and technical advisors in innovative proposal design and development of sector and mult-sector grants from US government agencies and selected foundations. Build the capacity of WV National and Regional offices to acquire public and private grants, by increasing local capacity to develop proposals, log frames and outcome measurement as to work effectively in consortia. Lead and participate in consortia to develop and deliver innovative and integrated programming to institutional donors that improve child well-being. Help carry out our Christian organization’s mission, vision, and strategies. Personify the ministry of World Vision by witnessing to Christ and ministering to others through life, deed, word and sign.
Keep Christ central in our individual and corporate lives. Attend and participate in the leadership of devotions, weekly Chapel services, and regular prayer.
Job Responsibilities include:
Pre-proposal:
- Serve as primary point of contact for managing and securing large grants for the US Government, institutional donors and mega-individual donors. Facilitate the acquisition process for assigned proposals. Activities include but are not limited to the following:
- Represent WVUS and present concepts to appropriate USG officials and foundation donors
- Gather intelligence for individual sector opportunities; a) develop key understanding of sector strategies by donor, b) follow up on specific sectoral procurement opportunities.
- Assess level of risks associated with opportunity and ensure sufficient alignment with all relevant WV strategies at the National Office, Regional Office and Global Centre levels and use information to make recommendations whether or not to pursue specific opportunities.
- Engage and pre-position WV-US with NGOs and universities colleagues to develop consortia
- Work with Country Program Manager (CPM) to ensure that National Office connect with decision-makers in local US Embassies and missions.
- As requested, help build the capacity of National Offices to engage US Embassies and missions
- Assess the sector capacity of National Offices/Regional Offices/partners/WVUS.
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Required Experience
Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience (eight years). Work experience in international relief and development in various geographical areas, or extensive experience in one; 3-6 years. Direct work experience acquiring and/or managing grants from US Government agencies, institutional foundations or major individuals preferred. Proven work experience leading successful proposal development processes. Demonstrated strong writing and editing skills. Strong skills with Microsoft Office Suite. Knowledge of MS Access and Lotus Notes a plus. Knowledge of USAID rules and regulations. Knowledge and previous experience in child protection, child labor, gender, gender based violence, education or disability is highly preferred
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2. The second organization is actually the company I currently work for, ICF International. Although I work on a project in the United States, take a look at a program they are currently involved in India:
“ICF International works toward quality enhancement of early childhood programs in India.
ICF International’s Early Education Services (EES) was launched in India in 2007 to tackle some of the major challenges facing early childhood education in India, including a lack of:
- § Updated national early childhood education standards
- § A national licensing and accreditation system
- § Child care resource and referral system
- § Professional development system
In addition, there is an urgent need for culturally relevant research, data collection tools, and child assessments in India.
ICF provides early childhood education training and technical assistance, conducts research and evaluation, and supports corporate child care in India by guiding clients through projects and planning processes that are grounded in research. We understand the existing early childhood education programs and the local culture and constraints. This understanding helps us design effective solutions for our clients. We collaborate with government, non-government, academic, corporate, international, and multilateral organizations to help early education programs achieve the highest-possible quality, performance, and maximum impact.”
I chose this organization because I am very proud of the good work ICF International is accomplishing.
Reference:
http://www.icfi.com/markets/education/campaigns/international-early-childhood-education
3. The final organization I chose is the World Organization for Early Childhood Education: OMEP-World.
OMEP’s Aims, Then and Now: OMEP was established to advance the interests and overall wellbeing of children in all parts of the world, regardless of race, sex, religion, national or social origin. These aims guide the organization even today.
OMEP and the CRC: Today, OMEP’s work is further empowered by the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child (CRC, November 1989). Among its specific aims is to advance early childhood education and care in accordance with articles 28-30 of the CRC. To learn more about the CRC and read the full text, go to http://www.unicef.org/crc/
I chose this organization because it is sanctioned by the United Nations and has several projects that all seek to enhance the wellbeing of children.
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