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. Graduate students interested in the work of the United Nations — and in particular, UNU — are encouraged to apply.
The underlying principles of the Junior Fellows Internship Programme at the Office of the Rector are centred on creating a dynamic, challenging and rewarding experience for graduate-level students and young professionals. Successful candidates will contribute to the work of the Office of the Rector, the United Nations University, and the UN system as a whole. The programme provides opportunities for the development of new skills and knowledge and is a unique and constructive setting for the practical application of capacities acquired through graduate studies.
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Program Type: Graduate Internship
Program Location: Tokyo, Japan
Program Duration: 3-4 months
Nationality: Available to all Nationalities
Purpose of the United Nations University Junior Fellows Internship Programme 2022
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 expose young professionals to an administrative working environment, and;
- to provide support to activities within the Office of the Rector.
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United Nations University Junior Fellows Internship Programme 2022 Eligibility Criteria
The qualifications that are considered in each application process include, but are not limited to, the following. The candidate:
- is currently pursuing or has recently completed (within two years of application) postgraduate studies (master’s or doctoral), preferably in a field related to the University’s work;
- is under 32 years of age at the time of application;
- must not have more than 5 years of work experience in their related field;
- has a native or fluent command of written and spoken English;
- has excellent research, writing and analytical skills;
- can establish and maintain effective working relations with people from diverse backgrounds;
- demonstrates resourcefulness and creativity in problem-solving;
- has advanced computer skills: sound, hands-on, knowledge of MS Office applications (familiarity with ICT tools and high level of proficiency in Microsoft Excel are desirable);
- has a demonstrated interest in the work of the United Nations and more specifically, in the work of the United Nations University.
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United Nations University Junior Fellows Internship Programme 2022 Benefits
- The UNU Junior Fellow Interns are entitled to 1.5 days of leave per month.
- The Interns are provided office space and facilities, as appropriate for their work.
- The interns receive a monthly stipend which includes a transportation allowance for their commute to and from UNU headquarters building.
- They are given access to the UNU headquarter library
- They are given free membership to the UNU headquarter gym
United Nations University Junior Fellows Internship Programme 2022 Application Procedures
Applications for the Fall 2022 term will be accepted from 2 May 2022 to 29 May 2022. (Please note that due to the pandemic, for the Fall 2022 term only applicants located in Japan and able to travel to UNU headquarters in Tokyo will be considered.)
Application Deadline for the fall 2022 TERM ARE NOW OPEN UNTIL 29 MAY 2022.
Details on the position and how to apply can be found here: https://careers.unu.edu/o/junior-fellows-internship
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