Responsibilities:
The Institute is recruiting a Communications Expert for the International Satoyama Initiative (ISI). Under the overall supervision of the UNU-IAS Director, and the direct supervision of the Programme Director of the ISI, the Communications Expert will be responsible for the following duties:
･Assist in writing and editing of ISI documents such as meeting papers, brochures, announcements, case study summaries, articles and speeches for ・ and print publications to ensure quality, coherence and correctness;
･Assist in the organization of the IPSI Global Conference and other events;
･Assist in developing communication strategies;
･Assist with communication and dissemination activities, including promotional materials and website content development, to promote ISI visibility;
･Contribute to development of content and co-ordination for production of print products for ISI; and
･Perform any other duties as may be assigned or required by the Programme Director.
Duration of Contract:
This is a full time employment on a one (1) year Personnel Service Agreement (PSA) contract with UNU-IAS, with the possibility for renewal subject to requirements and satisfactory work performance.
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 and those from developing countries are particularly encouraged.
Required Qualifications and Experience:
･Master’s degree or equivalent in the area of environment, development, social sciences, or a related discipline;
･At least three (3) years of progressively responsible experience in a related area. Work experience in international organizations or promoting major international initiatives is an asset;
･Excellent writing skills and writing experience on a professional level;
･Knowledge of relevant computer and media applications (such as Adobe Photoshop and InDesign) as well as familiarity with social media platforms;
･Excellent communication skills with fluency in both oral and written English. Knowledge of Japanese or 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.
Starting Date:
It is expected that the appointee will take up the position by 1 October 2013 or soon thereafter.
Remuneration:
Please see http://www.ias.unu.edu/resource_centre/VA2013-PSA-Communications-Expert-ISI.pdf
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 list of publications and/or recent writing samples;
･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/CE/ISI/42).
Closing Date: 4 August 2013
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
