POSITION: Fixed Term Appointment (G-4) REFERENCE NO.: 2021/UNU/IAS/FTA/SAD/166605 LOCATION: Tokyo, Japan Timezone: UTC +8 CLOSING DATE: 2021
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UNU Institute for the Advanced Study of Sustainability (UNU-IAS)
UNU-IAS is a UNU institute based at the university's headquarters in Tokyo, dedicated to advancing global efforts towards a more sustainable future. UNU-IAS serves the international community through policy relevant research and capacity development focused on sustainability, integrating its social, economic, and environmental dimensions. The activities of the institute are in three thematic areas: sustainable societies, natural capital and biodiversity, and global change and resilience. The work of UNU-IAS is directed towards priority issues for the UN system and Member States, contributing to high-level policymaking and debates to address problems of global concern. For more information please visit http://ias.unu.edu.
Responsibilities
Under the direct supervision of the Director of United Nations University Institute for the Advanced Study of Sustainability (UNU-IAS), and in close coordination with the Strategy and Management Office, the Office of the Rector, the Special Assistant is expected to undertake the following tasks:
Required qualifications
Required qualifications of the position include:
UNU is committed to diversity and inclusion within its workforce, and encourages all candidates, irrespective of gender, nationality, religious and ethnic backgrounds, including persons living with disabilities to apply and become part of the organisation.
UNU has a zero-tolerance policy on conduct that is incompatible with the aims and objectives of the United Nations and UNU, including sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of authority and discrimination.
Remuneration
Remuneration will be commensurate with the qualifications and experience of the successful candidate and will be within the salary scale of G-4 level of the General Service salary scale for Japan (duty station) in the UN Common System salary scale, plus benefits. For more information, please visit
www.un.org/Depts/OHRM/salaries_allowances/salaries/japan.htm ( http://bit.ly/Zn7Ns5).
Appointment duration
This is a full-time position. Initial appointment will be a fixed-term appointment of one (1) year, with the possibility of renewal subject to satisfactory work performance, with the combined duration of appointments not exceeding six (6) years, subject to funding availability and excellent work performance. The mandatory age of retirement for United Nations staff is 65 years old.
Staff members of the United Nations University are international civil servants subject to the authority of the Rector and may be assigned to any of the activities or offices of the United Nations University. The Rector reserves the right to appoint a candidate at a level below that advertised.
This is a locally recruited post. Suitably qualified women applicants are particularly encouraged to apply.
Starting date
As soon as possible.
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