UNU-EGOV International Recruitment for Government Fellows has opened the application for the fellows to work on real-life case studies in digital governance. UNU-EGOV is recruiting 12 Government Fellows for a period of three months to contribute to its research, projects, and activities. Three (3) Government Fellows will be recruited for every period starting on 1 October 2018, 1 January 2019, 1 April 2019, and 1 July 2019. The successful candidates will be based in Guimarães, Portugal and will be provided with a monthly payment and free accommodation.

Benefits

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.

Responsibilities

Successful candidates will join international and multidisciplinary project teams supervised by UNU-EGOV staff and comprising research, postdoctoral, academic, and government fellows.

The responsibilities will include:

• developing real-life case studies, supported by the 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
• contributing to further development of UNU-EGOV

Eligibility

Required qualifications and experience include:

• completed bachelor’s or master’s degree in Informatics, Information Systems, Public Administration, Public Policy, Development Management, Economics, Communication Sciences, Sociology, Law, or a related discipline
• 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
• fluency in spoken and written English

Required competencies include:

• ability to work in a team and result-orientation
• excellent organizational and communication skills
• ability to work in a multicultural and multi-ethnic environment
• dedication to the core UN values – integrity, professionalism, and respect for diversity

Applications from suitably qualified women candidates are particularly encouraged.