Secretary General

Core Administrative and Governance Responsibilities.

• Meeting Management.

   Scheduling, preparing agendas, taking and distributing minutes, and managing records archives.

• Communication.

   Handling correspondence, managing databases, and acting as a central point for information flow.

• Legal and Compliance.

   Ensuring adherence to governing documents, electoral procedures, and legal requirements.

• Membership.

   Managing member records and related processes, especially in smaller bodies. 

Leadership and Strategic Responsibilities Vary by Organization

• Un Level:

   Chief Administrative Officer, overseeing peacekeeping, staff appointments, mediation, and coordinating global responses, using good offices to prevent conflict.

• National Civil Service.

   Head of department, advising ministers, managing budgets as Accounting Officer, and delivering public services.

• Organizational Leadership.

   Providing direction, fostering team spirit, developing annual work plans, and overseeing implementation. 

Key Skills and Attributes.

• Impartiality and Integrity.

   Crucial for mediation and high level decision making.

• Diplomacy and Negotiation.

   Essential for conflict resolution and external relations.

• Management and Oversight.

   Ability to manage staff, finances, and large scale operations.

• Communication.

   Excellent written and verbal skills for representing the organization.