The first organization I inquired about is OECD. The Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) is an international organization that works to build better policies for better lives. Our goal is to shape policies that foster prosperity, equality, opportunity and well-being for all (OECD, 2021). While learning about this organization I discovered that there are several things that interest me.
There is a Policy Analyst and Advice position that will give me access to current and upcoming trends and policies and to also be able to meet and work with many other individuals all around the world. “EDU/PAI is looking for one or more Policy Analyst(s) to support its work providing education policy analysis and advice to countries both within and beyond the OECD” (OECD, 2021).
Ideal Candidate Profile
Academic Background
An advanced university degree in economics, education, public policy, social sciences, or a similar discipline.
Languages
Fluency in one of the two OECD official languages (English and French) and knowledge of the other, with a commitment to reach a good working level.
Contract Duration
One-year fixed term appointment, with the possibility of renewal.
The above are just a few things to highlight of what would be needed for this position. I would love the opportunity to meet individuals from all over the world and hear and share their views along with their resources all over the country with whomever I can. Teaching, traveling, helping others and meeting new people would be would be a dream come true.
The second organization I came across that would be ideal for my CoP was found with the OECD link. I discovered it while looking for ESL positions in Dubai. The organization is Education Affairs Office (EAO). The mission of the Education Affairs Office (EAO) at the Crown Prince Court is to support our country's ambitious education goals through community engagement, superior education advisory, and high-impact initiatives that stimulate the potential of principals, teachers and students (OECD, 2021). I was drawn to this organization because their focus is on devising ways to making the learning and teaching experience more successful by doing a survey to ask teachers what they need to be successful. “Qudwa 2019 created a framework that invited teachers to explore techniques to illuminate students’ connections to their communities and the world, to encourage their capacity for problem solving and collaboration, and to instill a lifelong learning mindset. The overwhelming feedback from teachers in the UAE was that teaching for global competence requires an update in teaching methods and, more importantly, a change in teachers’ mindsets “(OECD, 2021).
The last organization that would be a good source to include in my CoP is UNESCO. UNESCO is the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization. It seeks to build peace through international cooperation in Education, the Sciences and Culture. UNESCO develops educational tools to help people live as global citizens free of hate and intolerance. UNESCO works so that each child and citizen has access to quality education (UNESCO, 2021). I believe that having UNESCO a part of my CoP is important because they believe that no matter where you are from and what your language is that all children deserve the opportunity and access to tools for learning to develop into their best selves.
References
OECD. (2020). Teaching in the United Emirates: 10 Lesson from TALIS. Retrieved from https://www.oecd.org/education/talis/Teaching_in_the_UAE-10_Lessons_from_TALIS.pdf.
OECD. (2021). Retrieved from http://www.oecd.org/
United Nations Educations, Scientific, and Cultural Organization (UNESCO). (2021). UNESCO in Brief - Mission and Mandate. Retrieved from https://en.unesco.org/about-us/introducing-unesco
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2 comments:
Violanda,
You always give such great overviews of what you have researched. Thank you for sharing the jobs and roles that you have found of interest. It's interesting to see the jobs that have the opportunities to work with different languages. I would like to have more training in this area, especially working with ESOL students currently.
Thank you for your in depth look at these areas,
-Heather
Hello Violanda
These organizations sound great and powerful role and job opportunities from UNESCO. I hope to learn more about this organization that gives much priority to childhood education.
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