POSITION:Personnel Service Agreement
REFERENCE NO.:2015/UNU/IAS/PSA/PA/13
LOCATION:Tokyo, Japan
TIMEZONE:UTC +9
CLOSING DATE:2015•03•11
Organizational Unit: UNU Institute for the Advanced Study of Sustainability (UNU-IAS)
United Nations University objectives:
The United Nations University (UNU) is an international community of scholars engaged in research, postgraduate training and the dissemination of knowledge in furtherance of the purposes and principles of the United Nations, its Peoples and Member States. The University functions as a think tank for the United Nations system, contributes to capacity building, particularly in developing countries, and serves as a platform for new and innovative ideas and dialogue.
UNU Institute for the Advanced Study of Sustainability (UNU-IAS)
UNU-IAS is a new UNU institute, created in January 2014 by consolidating the former UNU Institute of Advanced Studies and UNU Institute for Sustainability and Peace (UNU-ISP). It is based at UNU Headquarters in Tokyo. The mission of UNU-IAS is to serve the international community through policy relevant research and capacity development focused on sustainability, including its social, economic and environmental dimensions. UNU-IAS builds on a strong tradition of UNU research and capacity development in Japan, undertaken in collaboration with a global network of professionals and scholars, particularly in Africa and Asia.
For more information please visit http://ias.unu.edu.
Water and Urban Initiative (WUI)
The Water and Urban Initiative (WUI) contributes to developing and implementing sustainable urban and environment policy in developing countries in Asia. The main objective of WUI project is to seek innovative and feasible approaches to improve water environment in cities in Asian developing countries.
Responsibilities:
Under the overall supervision of the UNU-IAS Director and under the direct guidance and supervision of the WUI Project Director, the Programme Associate shall perform the following tasks:
• Undertake the planning and organizing various events (conferences, symposia, workshops, seminar, etc.) and handle other relevant administrative processes;
• Undertake the planning and development of publishing and outreach of the project;
• Support day-to-day operation such as processing various procurements and travel;
• Provide administrative support to external grants, in particular those from the Japanese Ministries, foundation and other donor agencies, and prepare accounting and financial reports as required;
• In undertaking administrative work, liaise closely with UNU Administrative Office; and
• Perform any other duties as may be assigned or required by the WUI Project Director.
Required qualifications and experience:
• A bachelor’s degree or equivalent diploma in the area of environmental studies, policy studies, social sciences, or related fields of study;
• At least 2 years of working experience in government, academic or research institutions, consulting firms, and/or NGOs; experience in office-support functions related to management of conferences and events is an asset. Work experience in an international organization is preferred;
• Excellent communication skills with fluency in both oral and written English and Japanese. Knowledge of another UN official language is an asset;
• Ability to prioritize tasks, to complete them within a limited time frame and to handle multiple concurrent activities; and
• A good team player with strong inter-personal skills, demonstrated by the ability to work in a multi-cultural, multi-ethnic environment with sensitivity and respect for diversity.
Remuneration:
Remuneration will commensurate with qualification and experience, and will range from JPY 300,000 to 350,000 per month. There are no other fringe benefits.
Duration of contract:
This is full-time employment on a Personnel Service Agreement (PSA) with UNU-IAS. Initial appointment will be for one (1) year, with the possibility of renewal subject to satisfactory work performance. The combined duration of appointments shall not exceed six (6) years.
This is a locally recruited post. The successful candidate will be employed under a local contract and will not hold international civil servant status nor be a “staff member” as defined in the United Nations Staff Rules and Regulations. UNU does not sponsor a working visa for this position.
Applications from suitably qualified women candidates are particularly encouraged.
Starting date:1 April 2015 (negotiable).
Interested applicants should submit their applications by email (to iaswuipa@unu.edu), and must include the following:
• a cover letter setting out how the qualifications and experience match the requirements of the position;
• a curriculum vitae and a completed and signed UNU Personal History (P.11) form:http://unu.edu/about/unu-services/hr/applying-for-a-position#files
Please avoid using similar forms provided by other United Nations organizations;
• full contact information of three (3) referees (UNU-IAS will directly contact the referees in the event that the candidate is shortlisted); and
• an indication of the reference number of the vacancy announcement (2015/UNU/IAS/PSA/PA/13).
Please note that applications received after the closing date will not be considered.
REFERENCE NO.:2015/UNU/IAS/PSA/PA/13
LOCATION:Tokyo, Japan
TIMEZONE:UTC +9
CLOSING DATE:2015•03•11
Organizational Unit: UNU Institute for the Advanced Study of Sustainability (UNU-IAS)
United Nations University objectives:
The United Nations University (UNU) is an international community of scholars engaged in research, postgraduate training and the dissemination of knowledge in furtherance of the purposes and principles of the United Nations, its Peoples and Member States. The University functions as a think tank for the United Nations system, contributes to capacity building, particularly in developing countries, and serves as a platform for new and innovative ideas and dialogue.
UNU Institute for the Advanced Study of Sustainability (UNU-IAS)
UNU-IAS is a new UNU institute, created in January 2014 by consolidating the former UNU Institute of Advanced Studies and UNU Institute for Sustainability and Peace (UNU-ISP). It is based at UNU Headquarters in Tokyo. The mission of UNU-IAS is to serve the international community through policy relevant research and capacity development focused on sustainability, including its social, economic and environmental dimensions. UNU-IAS builds on a strong tradition of UNU research and capacity development in Japan, undertaken in collaboration with a global network of professionals and scholars, particularly in Africa and Asia.
For more information please visit http://ias.unu.edu.
Water and Urban Initiative (WUI)
The Water and Urban Initiative (WUI) contributes to developing and implementing sustainable urban and environment policy in developing countries in Asia. The main objective of WUI project is to seek innovative and feasible approaches to improve water environment in cities in Asian developing countries.
Responsibilities:
Under the overall supervision of the UNU-IAS Director and under the direct guidance and supervision of the WUI Project Director, the Programme Associate shall perform the following tasks:
• Undertake the planning and organizing various events (conferences, symposia, workshops, seminar, etc.) and handle other relevant administrative processes;
• Undertake the planning and development of publishing and outreach of the project;
• Support day-to-day operation such as processing various procurements and travel;
• Provide administrative support to external grants, in particular those from the Japanese Ministries, foundation and other donor agencies, and prepare accounting and financial reports as required;
• In undertaking administrative work, liaise closely with UNU Administrative Office; and
• Perform any other duties as may be assigned or required by the WUI Project Director.
Required qualifications and experience:
• A bachelor’s degree or equivalent diploma in the area of environmental studies, policy studies, social sciences, or related fields of study;
• At least 2 years of working experience in government, academic or research institutions, consulting firms, and/or NGOs; experience in office-support functions related to management of conferences and events is an asset. Work experience in an international organization is preferred;
• Excellent communication skills with fluency in both oral and written English and Japanese. Knowledge of another UN official language is an asset;
• Ability to prioritize tasks, to complete them within a limited time frame and to handle multiple concurrent activities; and
• A good team player with strong inter-personal skills, demonstrated by the ability to work in a multi-cultural, multi-ethnic environment with sensitivity and respect for diversity.
Remuneration:
Remuneration will commensurate with qualification and experience, and will range from JPY 300,000 to 350,000 per month. There are no other fringe benefits.
Duration of contract:
This is full-time employment on a Personnel Service Agreement (PSA) with UNU-IAS. Initial appointment will be for one (1) year, with the possibility of renewal subject to satisfactory work performance. The combined duration of appointments shall not exceed six (6) years.
This is a locally recruited post. The successful candidate will be employed under a local contract and will not hold international civil servant status nor be a “staff member” as defined in the United Nations Staff Rules and Regulations. UNU does not sponsor a working visa for this position.
Applications from suitably qualified women candidates are particularly encouraged.
Starting date:1 April 2015 (negotiable).
Interested applicants should submit their applications by email (to iaswuipa@unu.edu), and must include the following:
• a cover letter setting out how the qualifications and experience match the requirements of the position;
• a curriculum vitae and a completed and signed UNU Personal History (P.11) form:http://unu.edu/about/unu-services/hr/applying-for-a-position#files
Please avoid using similar forms provided by other United Nations organizations;
• full contact information of three (3) referees (UNU-IAS will directly contact the referees in the event that the candidate is shortlisted); and
• an indication of the reference number of the vacancy announcement (2015/UNU/IAS/PSA/PA/13).
Please note that applications received after the closing date will not be considered.
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