Deadline: 1 March 2016
United Nations University (UNU) is currently seeking applications from the eligible applicants for the post of Academic Programme Officer in Guimarães, Portugal. The duration of this post is 1 year.
The Academic Program Officer will lead a small coordination and development team responsible for developing and managing the entire UNU-EGOV project portfolio, providing cross-project and cross-disciplinary expertise as well as coordination and academic support to different project teams.
The mission of the UN University is to contribute, through collaborative research and education, to efforts to resolve the pressing global problems of human survival, development and welfare that are the concern of the United Nations, its Peoples and Member States.
Key Jobs Responsibilities
The Academic Programme Officer will perform the following functions-
- Planning, conducting, and coordinating policy-relevant EGOV research.
- Translating EGOV research findings into relevant policy instruments.
- Conducting landscape, trend, and other studies on the frontiers of EGOV research and policy.
- Developing EGOV project proposals, building project consortia, and raising funds for them.
- Building multidisciplinary EGOV research teams to deliver policy-relevant outputs.
- Managing quality, reporting, and other standards to be applied across EGOV projects.
- Building and sustaining collaborative relationships with UN, government, and other organizations.
- Being active and representing UNU-EGOV in relevant research and policy events and networks.
- Supporting the head of UNU-EGOV in institutional development.
Eligibility Criteria
Applicants must have-
- Completed PhD degree in Informatics, Information Systems, Public Administration, Public Policy, Development Management, Political Science or a related discipline.
- At least seven (7) years of relevant, progressively responsible experience in research, teaching, consulting and programme development in academic, think tank or international organizations.
- Strong record of research and policy advice related to technology, governance, and development.
- Knowledge and experience in working with the UN system organizations and a broad range of contacts within the system and with relevant government organizations.
- Demonstrated ability and experience in development, planning, implementation, and evaluation of multidisciplinary research, development, and capacity building projects.
- Knowledge and familiarity with, funding sources and proven ability to raise external funds.
- Ability to work harmoniously in a multicultural and multi-ethnic environment.
- Excellent spoken and written English; additional Portuguese or Spanish is preferred.
- Dedication to the core UN values: integrity, professionalism, and respect for diversity.
How to Apply
Applicants must submit a cover letter setting out: 1) what are their motivations for applying for the post and 2) how their qualifications and experience match the requirements of the position and a curriculum vitae and a completed and signed UNU Personal History (P.11) form; please avoid using similar forms provided by other United Nations organizations via email, with the reference number of the vacancy announcement (2015/UNU/EGOV/FTA/APO/75).
For more information, please visit UNU.
