GOVERNMENT FELLOWS (Consultant contract - CTC) – 8 positions per year - ROSTER Braga

Overview

The United Nations University (UNU) is an international community of scholars engaged in
- oriented research, capacity development and dissemination of knowledge in furthering the purposes and principles of the Charter of the United Nations. UNU contributes through research and capacity building to global problems of concern to the United Nations and its Member States. UNU conducts impartial research on human survival, conflict prevention, sustainable development and welfare, spanning the 17 Sustainable Development Goals. UNU collaborates with UN agencies and leading universities and research institutions worldwide.

About UNU Operating Unit on Policy-Driven Electronic Governance (UNU-EGOV), based in Guimarães, Portugal: UNU-EGOV supports Member States in transforming governance mechanisms through ICT, contributing to sustainable development, social inclusion and active citizenship. UNU-EGOV combines classical research and consultancy projects.

Core purpose and activities

• carries out
  - relevant research;
• translates research findings into relevant policy instruments;
• builds capacity in localizing and applying such instruments within and among government clients and partners within the UN system, academia and other organizations;
• builds and maintains research and policy networks to share lessons learned and bridge research and policy worlds;
• monitors, evaluates and disseminates the latest developments in the area.

For more information, please visit http://egov. unu. edu.

Responsibilities

UNU-EGOV is recruiting eight (8) Government Fellows for a period of three months. Two (2) Fellows will be recruited for every period starting on 1 January, 1 April, 1 July, and 1 October each year. The
- off date and selection will be made on 15 October each year. Example: for candidates applying for 2024, the deadline is 15 October 2023.

Successful candidates will join international and
- disciplinary project teams supervised by UNU-EGOV research staff.

The Responsibilities Will Include

• Developing
  - life case studies, supported by experience of the applicant’s organization and research at UNU-EGOV;
• Translating research results into policy instruments;
• Applying and validating the instruments in the applicant’s own organization/country;
• Developing and reviewing project deliverables;
• Disseminating project results in the applicant’s organization/country; and
• Contributing to further development of UNU-EGOV.

The candidate's research interests should be aligned with at least one of the research areas of the UNU-EGOV core research program.

Key Performance Indicators

• Quality of work produced;
• Level of engagement between UNU-EGOV and their respective institutions;
• Timely and quality support on project development.

Competencies

Values

Inclusion — take action to create an environment of dignity and respect for all.

Integrity — act ethically, upholding UN standards and reporting unprofessional or unethical conduct.

Humility — demonstrate
- awareness and willingness to learn from others.

Humanity — act in line with the purposes of the United Nations: peace, dignity and a healthy planet.

Behaviours

• Connect and collaborate — build positive relationships to advance the work of the United Nations.
• Analyse and plan — use data to understand problems, inform decisions and plan action.
• Deliver results with positive impact — be accountable for delivering results.
• Learn and develop — pursue learning and development of self and others.
• Adapt and innovate — act flexibly and creatively.

Qualifications

• Education and Certification: A bachelor’s degree in Informatics, Information Systems, Public Administration, Public Policy, Development Management, Economics, Communication Sciences, Sociology, Law or related disciplines.

Experience

Required

• Civil servant or international civil servant status within public administration, government, or intergovernmental organization, with executive or professional responsibility for public sector technology, modernization, and innovation.
• National or
  - level policy and project experience.
• Knowledge of public sector and public policy issues.

Desirable

• Ability to work in a team and result orientation.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills.
• Ability to work in
  - cultural environments.

Language Requirements

Fluency in spoken and written English is required. Fluency in other UN languages is an advantage.

Remuneration and Duration of Contract

The successful candidate shall work under a Consultant Contract (CTC) for a fixed period of three (3) months. Based in Guimarães, Portugal, the fellow will not hold international civil servant status nor will they be a staff member as defined in UN rules.

A monthly payment of EUR 745 and free accommodation in Guimarães (utilities excepted) will be provided, subject to availability. The applicant’s organization will cover travel, medical, life and travel insurance costs.

How To Apply

To apply to UNU, you will not need an account. Please do the following:

• use the APPLY link below;
• submit a UNU P11 Form indicating in section 28 how your experience matches the requirements;
• submit a curriculum vitae;
• provide a supporting letter from your organization pledging to support the application and indicating interest in collaboration with UNU-EGOV.

You may refer to the UN Values and Behaviours Framework for more information.

Application Deadline: 15 October. The
- off date applies each year (e. g. , for 2024, the
- off is 15 October 2023).

Assessment

Applications will be evaluated by the Selection Committee against the required qualifications and experience. Candidates selected for the second phase will be asked to submit a 15-minute
- recorded video presenting their organization, key projects, and motivation.

Special Notice

UNU is committed to diversity and inclusion and encourages all candidates to apply, including persons with disabilities.

UNU maintains a
- tolerance policy on conduct incompatible with UN aims and objectives, including sexual exploitation and abuse, harassment, abuse of authority and discrimination.

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