Research Fellow, Guimarães, Portugal

• Organization: UNU - United Nations University
• Country: Portugal
• Field location: Guimarães, Portugal
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Guimarães, Portugal

Closing date: Sunday, 21 August 2016

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Research Fellow
Personnel Service Agreement
REFERENCE NO.: 2016/UNU/EGOV/PSA/RF/40(2)
LOCATION: Guimarães, Portugal
Timezone: UTC +1
CLOSING DATE:21 august 2016
Organizational Unit: UNU Operating Unit on Policy-Driven Electronic Governance (UNU-EGOV)
United Nations University
The United Nations University (UNU) is an international community of scholars engaged in research, postgraduate training, and the dissemination of knowledge in furtherance of the purposes and principles of the United Nations, its Peoples and Member States. The University functions as a think tank for the United Nations system, contributes to capacity building, particularly in developing countries, and serves as a platform for new and innovative ideas and dialogue.
Operating Unit on Policy-Driven Electronic Governance (UNU-EGOV)
The central purpose of the newly established United Nations University Operating Unit on Policy-Driven Electronic Governance (UNU-EGOV), located in Guimarães and hosted by the University of Minho, is to support the United Nations system and 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 to contribute to inclusive social development, inclusive economic development, environmental sustainability, and peace and security.
In fulfillment of its purpose, UNU-EGOV

• carries out policy-relevant research
• translates research findings into relevant policy instruments
• builds capacity in localising and applying such instruments within the UN system, government, academic, and other relevant organisations
• builds and maintains research and policy networks to share the lessons learned, foster mutual learning, 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 looking for a Research Fellow to contribute to its project portfolio in terms of

• 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
• being active and representing UNU-EGOV in relevant research and policy events and networks
• supporting the head of UNU-EGOV in institutional development

Required qualifications and experience

• completed PhD degree in Informatics, Information Systems, Public Administration, Public Policy, Development Management, Political Science or a related discipline
• at least five (5) years of relevant, progressively responsible experience in research, teaching, consulting, and programme development in academic, think tank, or international organisations
• strong record of research related to technology, governance, and development
• knowledge of, 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

Remuneration
Remuneration starts at USD 4,000 per month, and will be commensurate with the qualifications and experience of the successful candidates.
Duration of contract
This is a full-time position on a one (1) year Personnel Service Agreement (PSA) contract with UNU, with the possibility for renewal subject to performance and funding availability. The combined duration of appointments shall not exceed six (6) years.
The successful candidate will employed under a PSA based in Guimarães, Portugal. The successful candidate will not hold the international civil servant status, nor be considered a 'staff member' as defined in the United Nations Staff Rules and Regulations.
Starting date
As soon as possible