Chief, Division of Production, Productivity and

hace 2 semanas

Santiago, Metropolitana, Chile United Nations A tiempo completo
This position is located in the Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean (ECLAC) in Santiago de Chile. The Chief, Division of Production, Productivity and Management reports to the Executive Secretary.

Responsibilities:

The Chief, Division of Production, Productivity and Management, is responsible for the design formulation and timely execution of the division ́s work program in accordance with the priorities of ECLAC.

The incumbent formulates productive development policies to modernise and render internationally competitive the region's productive platform, and to keep it on a continuous more productive growth path via the incorporation, adaptation, and rapid diffusion of international best practices, the latest generation of productive development policies and instruments, and up-to-date technology most apt for the countries of the region.

Under the overall supervision of the Executive Secretary, the incumbent will be responsible for the following duties:
Manage and supervise the division to achieve and exceed, if possible, the division's work plan, this involves:
a) Strategic planning of the work of the division's units, establish priorities for Policy Research technical assistance and diffusion on an annual basis.


b) Monitoring execution of work program on a continuous basis but meeting regularly (every two weeks) with an agenda with unit chiefs and daily as needs arise with all personnel.

c) Assure availability of adequate extra-budgetary funding for field research and technical assistance missions.

d) Assure adequate diffusion of outputs to policymakers, academia and the media.

Major policy proposals must give rise to publications, presentations by staff and advisory missions, seminars, conferences, and academic congresses, and, to the maximum instant possible, to media interviews and coverage.


Orientation of substantive work to assure the relevance and quality of Policy Research and the soundness of the policy proposals.

a) Identify the research agenda and suggest appropriate methodologies. Discuss research priorities with unit chiefs and team leaders at least twice a year.

b) Comment drafts and organise the vision seminars to discuss Staffs outputs.

c) Assure all research has policy implications and help identify promising policy proposals.

d) Conduct all research to keep in touch with field visits at least one time per month to keep in touch with real-world changes; keep abreast of literature in the field; and prepare at least one own research paper per year.

e) Lead team members' efforts to collect and analyse data and provide insight to identify trends or patterns for data-driven planning, decision-making, presentation and reporting. Ensure that everyone can discover, access, integrate and share the data they need.

Development of the vision "esprit de corps" and best use of staff.

a) Motivate staff by explaining the importance of work and how it fits into the vision and ECLAC's needs; and setting an example of high professional standards and good human relations.

b) Prompt attention to staff needs professionally and personally.

c) Define assignments of personnel, play to each person's talents and tastes, and propose challenging but achievable work goals.

d) Prompt staff development by promoting advanced training by all staff members (sabbaticals) and encouraging publications outside of ECLAC.

Presentations and diffusion of ECLAC in matters pertaining to the division or ECLAC generally.

a) Represent the Executive Secretary in conferences or media on issues related to major topics pertaining to the division.

b) Provide media interviews while on missions and give special conferences or major topics related to the work of the Division in universities and academic fora.

Work implies frequent interaction with the following:

  • Managers and staff within the Division, Executive Secretary, Deputy Executive Secretaries and Director of all ECLAC's Divisions.
  • Senior Staff within the UN Secretariat and other UN offices, funds, programmes and specialised agencies.
  • Representatives of Governments and representatives of nongovernmental organisations.
  • Chairs and members of intergovernmental bodies.
  • Private sector representatives, as well as representatives from academia and science, technology, and innovationrelated institutions
  • Mass media.
Competencies

  • 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 audience; demonstrates openness in sharing information and keeping people informed.
  • PLANNING &

ORGANISING:
Develops clear goals that are consistent with agreed strategies; identifies priority activities and assignments; adjusts priorities as required; allocates appropriate amount of time and resources for completing work;

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