secretary general

Description

Secretaries general head international governmental or nongovernmental organisations. They supervise staff, direct policy and strategy development, and function as main representative of the organisation.

Theoretical Knowledge

ESSENTIALTheoretical knowledge required

budgetary principles audit techniques project management principles bookkeeping regulations good governance

OPTIONALAdjacent knowledge that strengthens fit

public finance government policy implementation legislation procedure

Practical Skills

ESSENTIALApplied skills & competences

coordinate government activities in foreign institutions represent national interests apply conflict management maintain relationships with government agencies conduct financial audits manage staff represent the organisation perform project management

OPTIONALOptional competences

liaise with local authorities implement strategic management establish collaborative relations build community relations manage government policy implementation build international relations advise on legislative acts apply diplomatic principles manage administrative systems develop international cooperation strategies prepare presentation material manage budgets