Institution: United Nations University
Department: Office of the Rector
Location: Tokyo
Type: Paid
Application Deadline for Fall 2012: 10 June 2012

Education level: currently pursuing or has recently completed postgraduate studies (master’s or doctoral), preferably in a field related to the University’s priority areas as set forth in its Strategic Plan

About the Programme
The United Nations University Office of the Rector recruits highly qualified applicants to work as junior fellows at the UNU headquarters in Tokyo. Junior fellows are recruited through a competitive application process twice per year for a period of four months. Graduate students interested in the work of the United Nations — and in particular, UNU — are encouraged to apply.

Purpose

The purpose of the Junior Fellows Internship Programme at the Office of the Rector is:

• to promote interaction and dialogue between young scholars, professionals and UNU;

• to familiarize junior fellows with the activities of the Office of the Rector and the work of UNU;

• to provide opportunities for young professionals to gain in-depth, hands-on experience in a UN agency;

• to contribute to the UNU priority areas, as defined in the University’s Strategic Plan; and

to provide support to activities within the Office of the Rector.

For application details and full job description, see original post at UNU Office of the Rector.