Job Title: Director, Chief Executives Board (CEB) Secretariat, D2
Department/ Office:
CEB SECRETARIAT
Duty Station: NEW YORK
Posting Period: 4 August 2011-3 October 2011
Job Opening number: 11-ADM-INTERORG CEB-20102-R-NEW YORK
United Nations Core Values: Integrity, Professionalism, Respect for Diversity
Org. Setting and Reporting
The post of Director, CEB Secretariat is located in the Chief Executives Board (CEB) Secretariat in New York. The Director reports to the Secretary of CEB.
The CEB Secretariat is an inter-agency entity responsible for supporting the work of the CEB, the highest inter-secretariat body for coordination in the UN system. The offices of the CEB Secretariat are located in New York and Geneva. For more information regarding the CEB visit: http://www.unsceb.org/ceb/home.
Responsibilities
Under the broad guidance of the Secretary of CEB, the Director of the CEB Secretariat is responsible for directing, managing and coordinating the work of the Secretariat in both its New York and Geneva offices. As such, the Director:
• Provides advice and support to the consultative processes between the Secretary-General and members of CEB, ensuring effective dialogue and flows of information, on matters of system-wide importance;
• Facilitates inter agency cooperation in the development of system-wide positions on policy, programme and operational issues of common concern to the system;
• Keeps under review the ongoing reform and strengthening of CEB and its machinery and recommends measures to improve their functioning;
• Ensures the appropriate sequencing of the issues among the three pillars of CEB – HLCM, HLCP and UNDG;
• Facilitates regular meetings of the committees’ Chairs and Vice Chairs and ensures appropriate follow-up;
• Oversees the preparation, organization and servicing of CEB sessions and those of HLCP and HLCM, including their agendas, relevant documentation and reports, as well as the Secretariat’s follow-up of their decisions and conclusions;
• Leads and directs the preparation of CEB reports to intergovernmental bodies, including in particular the Annual Overview Reports, as well as system wide reports on issues of interest to the system, particularly those involving the Joint Inspection Unit;
• Monitors, on behalf of CEB and High-Level committees, activities of thematic networks and other interagency coordination arrangements with a view to enabling HLCP and/or HLCM to provide, where necessary, policy guidance in their relevant programme and management areas;
• Manages the human, financial and information resources of the CEB Secretariat in New York and Geneva and ensures their effective utilization in support of CEB and its High-Level Committees.
Competencies
Professionalism: Knowledge of the range of programme, policy and management issues under the scope of the CEB. Shows ability to produce reports and papers on technical issues and review and edit the work of others. Ability to apply UN rules, regulations, policies and guidelines in work situations. Shows pride in work and in achievements; demonstrates professional competence and mastery of subject matter; is conscientious and efficient in meeting commitments, observing deadlines and achieving results; is motivated by professional rather than personal concerns; shows persistence when faced with difficult problems or challenges; remains calm in stressful situations.
Communication: Speaks and writes clearly and effectively; Listens to others, correctly interprets messages from others and responds appropriately; Asks questions to clarify, and exhibits interest in having two-way communication; Tailors language, tone, style and format to match the audience; Demonstrates openness in sharing information and keeping people informed.
Teamwork: Works collaboratively with colleagues to achieve organizational goals; Solicits input by genuinely valuing others’ ideas and expertise; is willing to learn from others; Places team agenda before personal agenda; Supports and acts in accordance with final group decision, even when such decisions may not entirely reflect own position; Shares credit for team accomplishments and accepts joint responsibility for team shortcomings.
Leadership: Serves as a role model that other people want to follow; Empowers others to translate vision into results; Is proactive in developing strategies to accomplish objectives; Establishes and maintains relationships with a broad range of people to understand needs and gain support; Anticipates and resolves conflicts by pursuing mutually agreeable solutions; Drives for change and improvement; does not accept the status quo; Shows the courage to take unpopular stands.
Empowering Others: Delegates responsibility, clarifies expectations, and gives staff autonomy in important areas of their work; Encourages others to set challenging goals; Holds others accountable for achieving results related to their area of responsibility; Genuinely values all staff members’ input and expertise; Shows appreciation and rewards achievement and effort; Involves others when making decisions that affect them.
Education
Advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in social sciences, international relations or other relevant discipline. A first-level university degree in combination with qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.
Work Experience
A minimum of fifteen years of progressively responsible experience providing direction, leadership and guidance in substantive policy formulation and coordination within the UN system, or other inter-governmental organizations.
Experience representing international organizations in intergovernmental deliberations and processes, including a proven track record of achieving results and exhibiting leadership.
Experience facilitating inter-governmental and/or inter-agency consultations with a proven ability of achieving consensus.
Experience providing policy advice to senior officials within the UN system or other inter-governmental organization.
Languages
Fluency in English (both oral and written) is essential; knowledge of a second official UN language is an advantage.
Assessment Method
The eligible candidates will be assessed using a Competency Based Interview.
Special Notice
Extension of the appointment is subject to Extension of the mandate and/or the availability of the funds. Staff members are subject to the authority of the Secretary-General and to assignment by him or her. In this context, all staff are expected to move periodically to new functions in their careers In accordance with established rules and procedures.
United Nations Considerations
The United Nations shall place no restrictions on the eligibility of men and women to participate in any capacity and under conditions of equality in its principal and subsidiary organs. (Charter of the United Nations – Chapter 3, article 8). The United Nations Secretariat is a non-smoking environment.
No Fee
THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CHARGE A FEE AT ANY STAGE OF THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS (APPLICATION, INTERVIEW MEETING, PROCESSING, OR TRAINING). THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CONCERN ITSELF WITH INFORMATION ON APPLICANTS’ BANK ACCOUNTS.
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