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.

Responsibilities

Under the overall supervision of UNU-IAS Director, and under the direct guidance and supervision of the Administrative Director of the Postgraduate Degree and Training (PDT) Programme, the Programme Coordinator shall perform the following tasks:

• Gather and disseminate recruitment information at UN agencies and other international organizations, and international and national universities to enhance career opportunities of students and alumni.
• Provide various career guidance and information to students and alumni, including assistance with applications and interviews through career events, publications, and consultations,
• Develop and maintain contacts with UN agencies, international organizations, international and national universities, and other concerned institutes/organizations.
• Collect and provide information on career seminars, trainings, and internship opportunities at UN agencies, international organizations, and other concerned institutes/organizations.
• Plan, organize, and implement outreach projects to engage potential applicants in Japan and other countries for the postgraduate degree programme.
• Assist in preparing and disseminating information on the PDT Programme to universities, organizations, and institutions in and outside of Japan.
• Perform any other duties as may be assigned.

Required qualifications and experience

• Master's degree in Education or equivalent field of study and at least 7 year working experience with at least 2 years of work experience at higher education institutions, preferably in an international environment.  Professional experience in career services or related field is desirable.  Equivalent experience in combination with a bachelor's degree will be considered.
• Excellent written and spoken English and Japanese language communications skill is essential.
• Proficiency in MS Office Applications (MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook). Experience in using ERP systems like PeopleSoft system is advantageous.
• Ability to establish priorities, work within tight deadlines, and handle multiple concurrent activities.
• Good team player with strong interpersonal skills demonstrated by the ability to work in a mult-cultural, multi-ethnic environment with sensitivity and respect for diversity.

Interested applicants should submit their applications, preferably by email (to unu-ias2015pdt-pc@unu.edu) and must include the following:

• a cover letter setting out: (1) what are your motivations for applying for the post and (2) how your qualifications and experience match the requirements of the position
• a curriculum vitae in Japanese
• a curriculum vitae and a completed and signed UNU Personal History (P.11) form. Please download the form from the UNU website and avoid using similar forms provided by other United Nations organizations
• an indication of the reference number of the vacancy announcement (2015/UNU/IAS/PSA/PC/67).