Senior Governance and Public Administration Officer - UN Secretariat

07-26-2011

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Responsibilities The incumbent will be responsible for the following: supervises staff as directed by the leader: leading teams in the activities of public administration and prepares special reports. Public administration and analysis of research: leads or participates intensively in research and analysis of public administration, e-government issues of concern to Member States, supervises and finalizes reports on the administration public e-governance and reconstruction of public administration in post-conflict, and prepare briefing notes and speeches for the Division and Department, and made presentations on these issues. Inter-governmental support: provides direct support for building on public administration, e-government and post-conflict reconstruction of public administration to intergovernmental bodies such as the General Assembly, the Economic and Social and the Committee of Experts on Public Administration and is the Directorate / Division and the Department and the United Nations at the international, regional and national meetings on public administration, e-governance and reconstruction of public administration after conflict. Technical cooperation: negotiating with the donor and recipient governments on technical assistance programs and projects in the areas mentioned above, leads or participates in technical cooperation missions and plays a role in the planning, implementation monitoring and evaluation of technical

Competencies Professionalism: Proven expertise in research and writing in public administration in general and in particluar, the e-government, capacity building insitutional, human and technical resources of public administration systems, reconstruction public administration in post-conflict situations, with a deep understanding of theories, principles and their application to specific cases. Knowledge and understanding of e-government/governance, public administration and development theories, principles and applications. Ability to produce quality reports and publications in public administration, including e-government. Is conscientious and efficient in fulfilling the commitments, observing deadlines and achieving results; persistence when faced with difficult problems or challenges; remains calm in stressful situations. Takes responsibility for incorporating gender perspectives and ensuring the equal participation of women and men in all areas of work. Planning and Organizing: Develops clear goals consistent with agreed strategies; amount allocated sufficient time and resources for completing work, foresees risks and allows for contingencies when planning.

Education Advanced university degree (Masters or equivalent) in political science, public administration, business administration, development administration, management sciences or a related field is required. A bachelor's degree with a relevant combination of academic qualifications and experience may be accepted in lieu of advanced university degree. Experience Minimum of ten years of progressively responsible experience in research, policy analysis, governance, public administration, development management or a related field; demonstrated record of writing and / or publication in the fields of public administration, e-governance and post-conflict reconstruction of public administration is necessary, experience in supervision and management is desirable. English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For the post advertised, fluency in oral and written English is required. Knowledge of a second official language of the UN language is an asset.

Location : New York

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