What is the job of the UN Secretary General?

Question

What do they actually do?

Answer 1

Before changing it's name in the 1950's the UN was know as the Island of unwanted politicians. The UN Secretary General job is to manage this organization without upsetting any ones feelings and to make sure that the US taxpayer never has to much money in the pocket. It is a place where unwanted dictators, educated do gooder's who can not find a real job, and unemployed politician fro around the world can get Diplomatic Immunity, tax free status, and a pay check and expense account without burdening their own citizens. And the best part is you do not even have to get elected to become a member.

To be UN Sec, Gen. you are selected from UN members who are not elected.

Answer 2

Spokesperson... Nevertheless he has more power than this, he can actually according to the charter (human rights per example) state that democracy must rule all over the world; thus going against many member countries like China, Russia, Iran, Cuba or Vietnam which are obviously not democratic!

The UN seeks democracy, peace, prosperity so they have a lot on their hands... The SecGen needs to make sure the UN is not forgotten and is ready to get involved before conflicts erupt.

Answer 3

Nothing of any value that I can see.

The last one just seem to allow his son to make millions out of the Iraq 'Oil for Food' program.

Answer 4

nothing special..his working hours is the same like other staff...

Answer 5

as a diplomatic he is, he has to coordenate international in puts and out puts of nations

Answer 6

To gain more control over the U.S. anyway they can

Answer 7

As per their own website, the Secretary General is Equal parts diplomat and advocate, civil servant and CEO, the Secretary-General is a symbol of United Nations ideals and a spokesman for the interests of the world's peoples, in particular the poor and vulnerable among them."  

See their website for more information:

http://www.un.org/sg/sgrole.shtml

Answer 8

Its been so long since someone decent has held the position that no one really knows. Kofi Annan was the sole reason why the UN is a joke. Ok france and germany too.

Answer 9

The Chief Administrative Officer" of all the nations. Nevertheless, this more restricted description has not prevented the office holders from speaking out and playing important roles on global issues, to various degrees.

Answer 10

He's basically a pen pusher hired to be the face and voice of the UN and to be the recipient of any flak directed at the UN