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Role and Responsibilities of National Commission Chairs at UNESCO

This document outlines the essential roles and responsibilities of the Chair of National Commissions for UNESCO, highlighting the importance of effective governance and management. It details the attributes needed for leadership, such as vision, communication skills, and organizational abilities. The Chair is responsible for liaising with various stakeholders, overseeing budget preparation, ensuring effective reporting, and representing the Commission at international functions. Emphasis is placed on the commitment, time, and energy required to foster relationships and enhance the effectiveness of the Commission in addressing UNESCO's mandates.

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Role and Responsibilities of National Commission Chairs at UNESCO

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  1. NATIONAL COMMISSIONS FOR UNESCO New Secretaries General 26th February to 2nd March 2007

  2. THE MANDATE • UNESCO’s Constitution • The Charter for National Commissions • The consequences

  3. EFFECTIVENESS • Governance – a governing body, a constitution, policies, quality assurance, reporting, communication. • Management – implementing and managing policy delivery, reporting on outcomes and achievements, risk management.

  4. PROBLEMS • Who is the Chair? • The size of the National Commission • Clearly stated job descriptions • Formal structures • Lines of Communication and reporting

  5. Attributes of the Chair of a National Commission • Leadership • Vision • Chairmanship – a knowledge of Standing Orders • Knowledge • Speaking ability • Organisational Skills

  6. Essential Tasks of the Chair • Commitment, Time and Energy • To Chair meetings of the Commission and attend standing committees • To liaise with the Secretary General • To engage with Ministers, ministries and government departments • To liaise with partners and NGOs • To oversee the preparation of the Budget for the National Commission

  7. To maintain open communication with the Permanent Delegation in Paris • To ensure reports on the Executive Board and General Conference go to Ministers • To oversee and contribute to an Annual Report for the National Commission • To represent the National Commission at functions and to lead activities organised by it and UNESCO

  8. To attend conferences of interest to UNESCO within the Member State • To provide leadership and to represent UNESCO’s position on important issues • To ensure that the Member State is represented at international conferences by competent, knowledgeable people • To receive and action communications from HQ and FO

  9. Who is this person? • A bit of a boss • Someone who smiles – says please and thank you and well done or could do better • Expects action and efficiency • Has good networks • Leads a team, has the time and • Establishes good relationships

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