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. Graduate students interested in the work of the United
Nations — and in particular, UNU — are encouraged to apply.
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. 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 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. 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 space 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);
planning: supporting the development of project management
tools and systems;
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;
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.
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