International Organizations

1. UNHCR – The UN Refugee Agency- UNHCR works with states, national and international partners, and sister agencies to help children of concern. Other organizations working with UNHCR to provide care and protection to children include the following: the UN Children's Fund (UNICEF); the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC), The International Rescue Committee; International Save the Children.  http://www.unhcr.org/pages/49c3646c1f4.html

 

2. UNICEF – The United Nations Children’s Fund- works in more than 190

       countries and territories to save and improve children's lives, providing  

       health care and immunizations, clean water and  sanitation, nutrition, education, emergency relief and more. The U.S. Fund for UNICEF supports UNICEF's work      through fundraising, advocacy and education in the United States. We're working toward the day when ZERO children die from preventable causes and every child has a safe and healthy childhood.

 

3.     ACF International – Action against hunger.  An international humanitarian organization committed to ending word hunger.  http://www.actionagainsthunger.org/about/acf-international

 

 

I chose these three organizations because I feel it is necessary to focus on meeting basic needs before anything else. 

 

I have interest in the following:

 

Chief of Global Services, ACF

Founded in 1979, Action contre la Faim (ACF) is an international humanitarian organization. Its mission is to save lives by preventing, detecting and treating malnutrition, in particular during and following disasters and conflicts. ACF also addresses the underline causes of hunger and malnutrition through programs in water, sanitation and long term food security.

With five independent HQs, ACF is seeking a Chief of Global Services (CGS) to maximize collaboration and efficiency at the global level.

The CGS will oversee global functions and assigned strategic projects defined by and with the HQ Executives Directors (ED) within the framework of the international strategy. He/she will report to both the EDs and to the International Chairman Council. The CGS will provide leadership and innovation in shaping the future ACF international network

Requirements

Master degree or equivalent Minimum 10 years’ experience, including 5 years in top management, and some background in the non-profit sector. Proven experience in problem identification, developing, adapting and implementing systems. The position will be based in Paris, Madrid or New York. Extensive travel Outstanding speaking and writing skills in English and French or Spanish

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