Deadline: October 25, 2015
Location: Tokyo, Japan.
The United Nations University Office of the Rector is
inviting applications for Junior Fellows Internship Programme for spring 2016.
Applicants must be currently pursuing or has recently completed postgraduate
studies (master’s or doctoral), preferably in a field related to the
University’s work are eligible to apply. The junior fellow position is unpaid
(i.e. there is no remuneration), one may participate in the programme on a
student visa, the applicant is required to secure accommodation on their own. Two
to a maximum of five junior fellows are selected for each term.
Eligibility:
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.
Internship Duration: The internship for spring 2016 runs
from 18th January to 30th June 2015.
Application Process:
The application process is conducted in two stages.
Therefore, the total amount of time for the process depends on how far the applicant
advances. Starting from the deadline for the first stage of the application,
each stage takes approximately one week.
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