Responsibilities:

The Programme Support Assistant will be a member of a small interdisciplinary team of dedicated professionals, who have the ambition to make the Education for Sustainable Development (ESD) Programme an intellectual leader in the area of ESD.
In close collaboration with selected partner organizations and networks, especially RCEs and ProSPER.Net, the Programme Support Assistant will help provide analytical, administrative and programme support by facilitating communication among partners and networks of the ESD Programme, particularly regarding information, knowledge and experience, assisting team members in fostering collaborative culture among these partners and networks that include UNESCO, Ubuntu Alliance, international organizations and other UN agencies.

Reporting to the Director of the ESD Programme, the incumbent is expected to:

¡¦Provide clerical support to the Programme Director;
¡¦Assist in organization and follow-up of conferences, workshops, seminars and other events under the ESD programme, including logistic and administrative aspects;
¡¦Facilitate communication among partners and networks of the ESD programme;
¡¦Assist in research activities, especially for the preparation of case studies on ESD; and
¡¦Conduct other activities based on specific requests.

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http://www.ias.unu.edu/sub_page.aspx?catID=55&ddlID=367

Required Qualifications and Experience:

¡¦A university degree, in a field related to Education, Social Sciences, Development Studies, Environment, Sustainable Development or Policy Studies;
¡¦At least three (3) years of progressively responsible experience in a related area. Work experience in international organizations and promoting major international initiatives is an asset;
¡¦Knowledge and experience of working with coordination and organization of conferences, logistical and financial arrangements, and ideally sustainable development related issues. Knowledge of the UN governance structure will be considered an added advantage;
¡¦Knowledge of international educational development, ESD, international and comparative education
and/or environmental education is a definite advantage;
¡¦Good computer and organizational skills;
¡¦Excellent communication skills with fluency in both oral and written English and Japanese. Knowledge of another UN official language is an asset.
¡¦Excellent analytical skills as well as demonstrated ability to multi-task and to manage own workload and schedule to deliver timely results;
¡¦A good team player with strong interpersonal skills demonstrated by the ability to work in a multicultural, multi-ethnic environment with sensitivity and respect for diversity.

Duration of Contract:

This is a full time employment position on a Personnel Service Agreement (PSA) contract with UNU-IAS. The initial appointment will be until the end of June 2014, with the possibility of renewal subject to requirements and satisfactory work performance, with the combined duration of appointments not exceeding six (6) years. Starting Date: As soon as possible.

Application Procedure:

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

¡¦a cover letter setting out how the qualifications and experience match the requirements of the position;
¡¦a brief resume in Japanese (for Japanese only);
¡¦a curriculum vitae and a completed and signed UNU Personal History (P.11) form downloadable from United Nations University website at http://unu.edu/about/hr. 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 (2013/UNU/IAS/PSA/PSA/ESD/76).

Closing date: 29 November 2013

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