Curtis J. Raynold
International Civil Servant
Curtis J. Raynold
International Civil Servant
Employment Objectives
I am currently seeking appointment to a senior level executive position in the area of Political Affairs, Peace Keeping or Social Development within the United Nations system or a senior diplomatic, administrative or management position in an international, regional organization or government service. Preferred position would involve crisis management, conflict resolution, and societal institution building and civil-military interface in the context of mandates of International and Inter-governmental Organizations.
Educational Background
Bachelor of Arts in Economics with Law.
Post-Graduate Diploma in International Relations.
Master of Liberal Arts(ALM), concentration in Government (studies in progress).
University of the West Indies, Cave Hill Campus, Barbados 1978
Institute of International Relations,
University of the West Indies, Saint Augustine Campus, Trinidad & Tobago 1980.
Harvard University, Cambridge, Massachusetts.
Experience
International Civil Servant (United Nations)
Office for Disarmament Affairs (ODA), New York, U.S.A.
Department of Peace Keeping Operations (DPKO), New York, U.S.A.
United Nations Office on Drug and Crime (UNODC), Vienna, Austria.
United Nations Advisory Bodies, Vienna, Austria
Political Affairs Officer - Grade P-4 in the Weapons of Mass Destruction Branch. Monitor and analyse developments and trends in the area of weapond of mass destruction (WMD) in all aspects as well as related developments in the Conference on Disarmament (CD); conduct research and analysis necessary for drafting annual reports of the UN Secretary-General; draftiong assessments, meeting summaries, statements, notes, briefing and background material for the use of the Secretary-General and the High Representative on Disarmament. Monitoring and analysis of trends and developments in the area of missiles in all its aspects; serve as secretary to the 2007-2008 Panel of Governmental Experts on Missiles in all its aspects convened by the Scretary-General. Monitoring and analysis of trends in terrorism and counter-terrorism as it relates to WMD; provide substantive support in the implementation of the components relevant to ODA of the UN Global Counter-Terrorism Strategy (UN General Assembly Resolution 60/288). Provision of administrative and [personnel supervisory support to the WMD Branch.
2004-Present
Served as the International Municipal Administrator (Civil Affairs Officer - Grade P-4) and Head of the Municipality of Novo Brdo, one of 30 municipalities in the Province of Kosovo under the United Nations Interim Administration Mission in Kosovo (UNMIK) since October 1999. Previously served as an Election Monitor/Supervisor with the United Nations Transition Assistance Group (UNTAG) in Namibia for three months in 1989 (June-July and October-November), United Nations Observer Mission in South Africa (UNOMSA) April 1994, the United Nations Observer Mission in Liberia (UNOMIL) July 1997, the United Nations Observer Mission in the Central African Republic (MINURCA), November 1998. All peace-keeping missions involved working in very difficult and often hazardous conditions.
1989-2002
Drug Control Officer (Grade P-3): Analysis of information submitted by governments in conformity with the International Drug Control Treaties. Interpretation of these treaty provisions in the analysis and review Governments' compliance with their treaty obligations. Resolution of technical problems arising from non-compliance with international drug control treaties either in person (through missions) or in writing. Preparation of analytical reports on specific issues before the International Narcotics Control Board, the Commission on Narcotic Drugs and the Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC)of the United Nations. Undertook project evaluation. Prepared training material and also trained national drug control administrators. Participated in U.N. technical assistance and co-operation missions to Albania, Cameroon, Cyprus, Dominica, Estonia, Ethiopia, The Gambia, Ghana, Republic of Georgia, Grenada, Kenya, the Province of Kosovo (Yugoslavia), Latvia, Lithuania, former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, St. Lucia, Sri Lanka and the United Kingdom. These missions involved direct contacts with Government Ministers (Attorney's General and Ministers of Justice, Foregn Affairs, Health, Interior (Home Affairs). Participated as a facillitator in a United Nations Drug Demand Reduction Seminar for Non-Governmental Organizations in Stockholm, Sweden in September 1986. 1985-2003
Appointed by the Executive Director UNODC/Director General, UNOV to serve on the 1998/1999 Appointment and Promotion Panel. Also served on the Joint UNOV/ODCCP Departmental Advisaory Panel (DAP) for Staff in the General Service category from 1 October 1996 to 30 November 1998.
1996-1999
Foreign Service Officer (Diplomat)
Ministry of Foreign Affairs , Saint Lucia.
At economic affairs desk monitored developments in regional and international development and financial institutions. Drafted position papers for the Minister for Foreign Affairs, overseas diplomatic missions in preparation for international conferences and meetings, co-ordinated the administration of technical assistance to St. Lucia. Represented St. Lucia Government at numerous regional and international conferences, meetings and seminars. These included, inter alia, the United Nations and the Organization of American States' (OAS) General Assemblies. Assisted in the preparation of speeches. Prepared weekly economic and political reports for St. Lucia's Diplomatic Missions. Drafted diplomatic correspondence to governments and international organizations in connection with technical and development assistance. Liaised with the Diplomatic community on privileges and immunities and resolved problems arising therefrom. Performed various other protocol and consular duties.1980-1985
Ministry of Finance (Audit Department), Saint Lucia.
Under the supervision of the Director of Audit examined and evaluated government departments' financial and information systems, management procedures, and internal controls. Ensured accuracy of records and adequacy of controls to protect against fraud and waste. Reviewed the operations of Government departments and evaluated their efficiency, effectiveness, and compliance with government policies, and financial regulations. 1978-1980
Social Sciences Tutor
University of the West Indies., Extramural Department, St. Lucia.
Through the St. Lucia Branch of the University of the West Indies' Guild of Graduates, tutored introductory courses in economics and sociology to undergraduate students of BSc degree in economics, sociology, political science under the Challenge Program of UWI's Extramural Department (Part time). 1980-1985
Government Statistical Department, Saint Lucia.
Under the supervision of the Director of Statistics collated statistical data from a wide range of sources for presentation in the Government's Annual Statistical Report. June-July 1976
Sir Arther Lewis Institute of Social & Economic Studies, University of the West Indies, Barbados.
Formerly the Institute of Social and Economic Research (ISER. Under the supervision of Research Fellow, Dawn Marshall, collated statistical data from a survey on migration patterns in the Caribbean for presentation in the ISER's Research Journal. June-August 1977
Travel, international politics, current affairs, studying for a Master's degree in Government at Harvard University's Extension School.
Contact Information
19 Nymph Road,
Saint Cloud,
West Orange,
New Jersey, NJ 07052-3114
Tel: 1-973-325-2206
Tel: 1-917-575-4348
This page was last updated on 12 July 2007.