Responsibilities:

Under the overall supervision of the UNU-IAS Director and direct supervision of the head of UNU-IAS Governance for Sustainable Development (GSD) Programme, the Research¡¡Associate will be responsible for the following duties:

¡¦Conduct research activities of the GSD Programme, especially of the project on Post 2015 Development Agenda and Sustainable Development Goals. As the project is highly policy-oriented, the Research Associate is expected to work on policy-relevant project activities, including organization of events and meetings, editing, writing of policy outcomes.
¡¦Under the leadership of the programme head, manage administrative responsibilities of the programme, such as supervising day to day management and operation of the programme activities;
¡¦Responsible to manage the UNU-IAS sub-theme of the Project on Sustainability Transformation beyond 2015 (funded by the Ministry of Environment, Japan (S-11)
http://www.post2015.jp/en/index.html), including budgeting, reporting, outreach and day to day administrative matters;
¡¦Initiate and assist in fund-raising activities of the programme;
¡¦Assist the programme in establishing links with other academic institutions and scholars in Japan and abroad;
¡¦Provide lecture in the Master¡Çs programme of the Institute upon request; and
¡¦Perform any other duties as required by the head of the project or the Director.

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

Required Qualifications and Experience:

¡¦A PhD degree (no ABDs) in the area of political science, law, environment, development, social sciences, or a related discipline;
¡¦Experience in management of research programmes is an asset;
¡¦Sound record of or potential for publication of the above mentioned research areas with focus on policy and practice;
¡¦Teaching experience is desirable;
¡¦Fluency in both oral and written English is required. Knowledge in Japanese or other United Nations official anguages is an asset; and
¡¦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 on a Personnel Service Agreement (PSA) with UNU-IAS. Initial appointment will be for one (1) year, with the possibility of renewal subject to 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 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 curriculum vitae and a completed and signed UNU Personal History (P.11) form downloadable from the UNU website. 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 (2014/UNU/IAS/PSA/RA/12).

Please note that applications received after the closing date will not be considered.

Closing Date : Open until the position is filled

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