Junior Fellow Internship Programme Vacancy at the United Nations University (UNU), April 2017
The United Nations University (UNU) is a global think tank and
postgraduate teaching organization headquartered in Japan. The mission
of the UN University is to contribute, through collaborative research
and education, to efforts to resolve the pressing global problems of
human survival,
development and welfare that are the concern of the
United Nations, its Peoples and Member States.
We are recruiting to fill the position below:
Job Title: Junior Fellow Internship Programme
Location: Tokyo, Japan
Background
- The United Nations University Office of the Rector recruits
highly qualified applicants to work as Junior Fellows at the UNU
headquarters in Tokyo. Junior Fellows are recruited through a
competitive application process twice per year.
- The underlying principles of the Junior Fellows Internship
Programme at the Office of the Rector are centred on creating a dynamic,
challenging and rewarding experience for Graduate level students and
young professionals.
- The programme provides opportunities for the development of new
skills and knowledge and is a unique and constructive setting for the
practical application of capacities acquired through graduate studies.
- The programme places a strong emphasis on the training,
guidance, and hands-on experience that form the foundation of a
successful and beneficial internship.
- The programme opens with a one-week orientation designed to
familiarize junior fellows with UNU, their co-workers, facilities and
the working processes within the Office of the Rector.
- Successful candidates will contribute to the work of the Office
of the Rector, the United Nations University, and the UN system as a
whole.
- The knowledge and practical experience gained will also be
beneficial to those candidates seeking a career in the United Nations.
Junior fellows at the Office of the Rector can expect to gain valuable
work experience while contributing in meaningful ways to UNU’s mission.
Purpose
- The purpose of the Junior Fellows Internship Programme at the Office of the Rector is:
- To promote interaction and dialogue between young scholars, professionals and UNU;
- To familiarize junior fellows with the activities of the Office of the Rector and the work of UNU;
- To provide opportunities for young professionals to gain in-depth, hands-on experience in a UN agency;
- To expose young professionals to an administrative working environment, and;
- To provide support to activities within the Office of the Rector.
Working Conditions
- Running parallel to most university semesters, Junior Fellows
are selected twice per year, once in May-June for the fall term and once
in September-October for the spring term. The fall term begins in
mid-August and lasts until mid-December. Starting 2016, the spring term
will run from mid-January to the end of June. Visit the Application
Process page for the specific dates for each term.
- Junior Fellows work full time during the regular working hours
of the University: 9:30–17:30, Monday to Friday. Weekends and official
UNU holidays are days off. In addition, Junior Fellows are entitled to 1
day of leave per month.
- Junior Fellows are provided office spaces and facilities, as
appropriate for their work, and are provided a monthly stipend in
addition to a fixed transportation allowance for their commute to and
from the UNU headquarters building.
- Junior Fellows also enjoy free access to the headquarters’
library and gym and have the unique opportunity to learn about,
contribute to and provide assistance in the organization of conferences,
lectures and academic forums and symposiums that take place throughout
the year.
Work Assignments
Participants in this programme have the opportunity to engage in a
number of ongoing initiatives that provide a unique window into the
working processes of the University. Junior Fellows support the work of
the Office of the Rector in the following areas:
- Research and writing for institutional development: preparation
of executive briefs on priority issues; background research and drafting
of topical information briefs in support of internal policy development
(i.e. related to the functioning of the University);
- Event coordination: supporting the organization of lectures, conferences, workshops, and other public events;
- Meeting coordination: logistical support and minute taking;
- Editorial support: proof-reading reports and copy editing;
- Planning: supporting the development of project management tools and systems;
- Communication: preparation and dissemination of newsletters, event summaries, and other communication documents.
Criteria
The qualifications that are considered in each application
process include, but are not limited to, the following. The candidate:
- Is currently pursuing or has recently completed Postgraduate
Studies (Master’s or Doctoral), preferably in a field related to the
University’s work;
- Is under 32 years of age at the time of application;
- Must not have more than 5 years of work experience in their related field;
- Has a native or near fluent command of written and spoken English;
- Has excellent research, writing and analytical skills;
- Can establish and maintain effective working relations with people from diverse backgrounds;
- Demonstrates resourcefulness and creativity in problem-solving;
- Has advanced computer skills: sound, hands-on, knowledge of
standard office software (word processing, spreadsheets, databases,
etc.); and
- Has a demonstrated interest in the work of the United Nations
and more specifically, in the work of the United Nations University
- Graduate students interested in the work of the United Nations - and in particular, UNU - are encouraged to apply.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should click the links
below for the Application Procedures, more information on the job and
download the Application Documents:
Click here for Application Procedure
Click here to Download Application Forms
Click here for More Information
Application Deadline: 30th April, 2017.