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人材募集 : 国連大学高等研究所プロジェクトアシスタント募集（いしかわ・かなざわオペレーティング・ユニット)

投稿者： unuias 投稿日時： 2013-10-28 12:30:03 (805 ヒット)

Responsibilities:

The Institute’s Operating Unit Ishikawa/Kanazawa (OUIK) is recruiting a Project Assistant for its Cities and Biodiversity research unit.
Under the general supervision of the UNU-IAS Director, and the direct supervision of the Programme Head of UNU-IAS OUIK, the Project
Assistant shall:

・Provide clerical support to the Leader of CAB research activities;
・Execute literature review to clarify current bio-cultural diversity study and relationship between urban and rural areas and summarize them;
・Assist in organization and follow-up of conferences, workshops, seminars and other events under the CAB research activities, including logistic and administrative aspects;
・Facilitate communication among partners and networks of the CAB research activities;
・Conduct other activities based on specific requests.

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

Required Qualifications and Experience:

・A university degree, in a field related to Environmental Social Science, Sustainable Development, or Policy Studies;
・At least three (3) years of progressively responsible experience in a related area;
・Knowledge and experience of working with coordination and organization of conferences, logistical and financial arrangements, and ideally sustainable development related issues.
・Knowledge of both sociology and ecology is a definite advantage;
・Good computer and organizational skills;
・Excellent communication skills with proficiency 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:

The successful candidate shall work under the Consultant Contract (CTC) with UNU-IAS until 31 March 2014. The possibility for renewal is subject to requirements and satisfactory work performance. However, no consultant shall provide services for more than twenty-four (24) months in a thirty-six (36) ‐month period. 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.　

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;
・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/CTC/PA/72).

Closing Date: Open until the position is filled

問合先：
国連大学高等研究所
電話　045-221-2300
Eメール　recruitment@ias.unu.edu