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United Nations University is recruiting for Government Fellows (8 positions per year): APPLY NOW!

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United Nations University is recruiting for Government Fellows (8 positions per year): APPLY NOW!

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

Guimaraes, Braga, Portugal

Government Fellows Job description

About United Nations University Operating Unit on Policy-Driven Electronic Governance (UNU-EGOV)

The United Nations University Operating Unit on Policy-Driven Electronic Governance (UNU-EGOV), based in the city of Guimarães, north of Portugal, is one of 14 research and training Institutes and Units that comprise the UNU system. The mission of UNU-EGOV is to support the Member States of the United Nations in transforming the mechanisms of governance and building effective governance capabilities through strategic applications of Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) to contribute to sustainable development, social inclusion and active citizenship. As a think tank and research unit, UNU-EGOV combines both classical research and consultancy projects.

In fulfilment of its purpose UNU-EGOV:

carries out policy-relevant research;

translates research findings into relevant policy instruments;
builds capacity in localizing and applying such instruments within and among governments clients and partners within the UN system, academic and other relevant organizations;
builds and maintains research and policy networks to share the lessons learnt, foster mutual learning, and bridge research and policy worlds; and

monitors, evaluates and disseminates the latest developments in the area. For more information, please visit http://egov.unu.edu.

The UNU-EGOV Core Research Programme 2020-2024 is dedicated to the theme of “Governance and digital transformation for inclusive, resilient and sustainable societies”. It aims to consolidate and exploit the existing knowledge as well as to explore new learning to reach inclusion, development, sustainability and security worldwide.

Furthermore, it investigates the current and new digital governance challenges for a resilient society.

Government Fellows Responsibilities

UNU-EGOV is recruiting eight (8) Government Fellows for a period of three months to contribute to its research, projects and activities. Two (2) Government Fellows will be recruited for every period starting on 1 January, 1 April, 1 July, and 1 October each year. The cut-off date and the selection will be made on 15 October each year. For example, for candidates that want to be government fellows next year (2024), the application deadline is 15 October 2023.

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

The government fellow responsibilities will include:

Developing real-life case studies, supported by experience of the applicant’s own organization and research developed at UNU-EGOV;

Translating research results into relevant policy instruments;
Applying and validating the instruments in the own organization/country;
Developing and reviewing project deliverables;

Disseminating project results in the own 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.

Government Fellow Key Performance Indicators

Quality of work produced.
Level of engagement achieved between UNU-EGOV and their respective institutions.

Timely and quality support on project development.

Government Fellow Competencies

Values:

Inclusion — take action to create an environment of dignity and respect for all, regardless of age, culture, disability, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, geography, grade, language, nationality, racial identity, religion, sex, sex characteristics, sexual orientation, social origin or any other aspect of identity

Integrity — act ethically, demonstrating the standards of conduct of the United Nations and taking prompt action in case of witnessing unprofessional or unethical behaviour, or any other breach of UN standards

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

Humanity — act according to the purposes of the United Nations: peace, dignity and equality on a healthy planet

Behaviours:

Connect and collaborate — build positive relationships with others to advance the work of the United Nations and work coherently as One UN

Analyse and plan — seek out and use data from a wide range of sources to understand problems, inform decision-making, propose evidence-based solutions and plan action

Deliver results with positive impact — hold oneself and others accountable for delivering results and making a positive difference to the people and causes that the United Nations serves

Learn and develop — pursue own learning and development and contribute to the learning and development of others

Adapt and innovate — demonstrate flexibility, agility and the ability to think and act in novel ways

Government Fellow Qualifications

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

Knowledge of the public sector and public policy issues.
Ability to work in a team and result orientation.
Excellent organizational and communication skills.

Ability to work in multi-cultural and multi-ethnic environments.

Remuneration and Duration of contract

The successful candidate shall work under a Consultant Contract (CTC) for a fixed period of three (3) months. The successful candidate will be based in Guimarães, Portugal and will not hold international civil servant status nor will he/she be a “staff member” as defined in the United Nations Staff Rules and Regulations.

A monthly payment of EUR 745 and free accommodation in Guimarães (except utility costs) will be provided, upon availability. However, it is expected that the applicant’s own organization will cover the costs related to travel between the home location and Guimarães as well as medical, life and travel insurance.

Application Deadline: 15 October

Special Notice

UNU is committed to diversity and inclusion within its workforce, and encourages all candidates, irrespective of gender, nationality, religious and ethnic backgrounds, including persons living with disabilities to apply and become part of the organisation.