Consultant for Public Sector Innovation Framework: Thailand

UN Atlas; New York (NY); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

UN DESA, through its Division for Public Institutions and Digital Government (DPIDG), requires a consultant to develop and finalize Thailand's public sector innovation framework. The role involves organizing national and regional workshops, stakeholder consultations, and drafting the framework with government consensus to generate public value and SDG progress.

The ideal candidate has a Master’s degree, excellent English and Thai, and at least ten years in public administration or reform, with

Qualifications

• Master's degree in public administration, social sciences, development studies or related field
• Fluency in English and Thai (written and spoken)
• Experience with UN agencies desirable
• Minimum of ten years of progressive experience in public administration, public sector innovation or reform

Responsibilities

• Facilitate and present findings at national workshop; lead discussions on approaches for developing Thailand's public sector innovation framework and build consensus on key elements
• Conduct stakeholder consultations and coordinate with government ministries to define framework components
• Draft the public sector innovation framework (strategy or action plan) as the main penholder and secure government acceptance
• Support officials in preparing and presenting the draft framework at regional workshops; document feedback and finalize the framework based on recommendations

Skills

Facilitation

Stakeholder consultation

Coordination

Drafting

Consensus building

Presentation

Public administration

Public sector innovation

English

Thai

Education

Master's degree

Job description

Organizational context: The United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs (UN DESA), through its Division for Public Institutions and Digital Government (DPIDG), is implementing a project to strengthen national capacities for public sector innovation. This consultancy supports the development of Thailand's public sector innovation framework, aligning with national development plans and SDG implementation.

Job purpose: This consultancy aims to facilitate the development and finalization of Thailand's public sector innovation framework. The role involves organizing and leading national and regional workshops, conducting stakeholder consultations, drafting the framework document, and ensuring consensus among relevant government ministries and agencies. The ultimate goal is to support the government in articulating a clear innovation strategy that generates public value and contributes to long-term societal outcomes and SDG acceleration, fostering an environment conducive to experimentation and adaptive mindsets within the public service.

Responsibilities: Facilitate and present findings at the national workshop, leading discussions on appropriate approaches for developing Thailand's public sector innovation framework and building consensus on its key elements. Conduct stakeholder consultations and coordinate with government ministries to define framework components. Draft the public sector innovation framework (strategy or action plan) as the main penholder, ensuring government acceptance. Support government officials in preparing for and presenting the draft framework at the regional workshop, documenting feedback. Finalize the framework based on regional workshop recommendations and consultations with relevant government agencies.

Education: An advanced university degree (Master's or equivalent) in public administration, social sciences, development studies, or a related field is required. Fluency in both written and spoken English and Thai is essential. Experience with UN agencies is desirable.

Work experience: A minimum of ten years of progressive experience in public administration, public sector innovation, or public sector reform at the national or international level is required. Experience with UN agencies and the UN Secretariat is considered desirable.

Skills: Facilitation, Stakeholder Consultation, Coordination, Drafting (frameworks, strategies, action plans), Consensus Building, Presentation, Public Administration, Public Sector Innovation, Public Sector Reform, English (written and spoken), Thai (written and spoken).

Required languages:

Desired languages: English, Thai