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Job: Programme Support Assistant – United Nations University (Tokyo)

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Position: Programme Support Assistant
Posted by: United Nations University 
Location: Tokyo, Japan
Type: Full-time 

Overview:

The United Nations University Institute for the Advanced Study of Sustainability (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.)

Under the overall supervision of the UNU-IAS Director, the Programme Support Assistant shall perform the following tasks:

  • Provide support for the UNU-IAS Capacity Development activities, which will include coordination of the UNU Global Seminar Shonan Session and short-term training courses organized in Japan.
  • Assist in other day-to-day operations, such as processing various procurements and travels.
  • Assist the Capacity Development Assistant with JSPS Fellows-related assignments.
  • Provide administrative support for external grants, in particular those from the Japanese ministries, foundation and other donor agencies, and prepare accounting and financial reports as required.
  • Maintain supporting documents and filing for the projects.
  • In assisting administrative work, liaise closely with UNU Administrative Office.
  • Perform any other duties as may be assigned or required by the Programme Director.

Requirements: 

  • Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Public Administration or related fields of study with at least 2 years of work experience in office administration or related duties.
  • Knowledge or background in Environmental Science, Development, Social Sciences, Public Policy or a related discipline would be desirable.
  • Knowledge and working experience of organization of conferences, logistical and financial arrangements is preferable. Work experience in international organizations is an asset.
  • Excellent communication skills with proficiency in both oral and written English and Japanese.
  • Ability to prioritize tasks, to complete them within a limited time frame and to handle multiple concurrent activities.
  • 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.

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, with the combined duration of appointments not exceeding six (6) years.

This is a locally recruited post; no relocation expenses or allowances apply. 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.

For full details on this position, please visit the UNU website listing.

How to Apply:

Interested applicants should submit their applications by email (to 2014iaspsacd@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). 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 (2014/UNU/IAS/PSA/PSA/56).

Please note that applications received after the closing date will not be considered.


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