Junior Professional Fellowships
United Nations University/Institute of Advanced Studies announces Junior Professional Fellowships on Sustainable Development.

UNU-IAS Objectives: The UNU-IAS, one of the premier research and training centres of the United Nations University located in
Tokyo, Japan, was officially inaugurated in April 1996. Its programme is directed at addressing issues of global concern to
the United Nations with an interdisciplinary approach. Since 2002, the Institute has shifted toward a strong policy oriented,
strategic research approach, the goal of which is to promote the sustainable co-existence of humans and the environment. The
overarching theme is Strategic Approaches to Sustainable Development and will include such sub areas as biodiversity and
biotechnology policy (access and benefit sharing, traditional knowledge and sui generis systems and ecosystem services),
ecosystem approaches to urbanization, environmental governance, WTO and sustainable development, ecological economics, and
science technology policy for developing countries.

 More detailed information on the Institute’s activities can be found at: http://www.ias.unu.edu.

Major responsibilities and required qualifications:
Junior Professional Fellowships of one year with the possibility of extension of one further year are offered to young scholars,
recent graduates and budding professionals who are motivated by a desire to contribute to, or gain experience in a UN organization or international academic institution. The fellows will be fully engaged in the Institute’s programmatic and research activities
while at the same time gaining relevant experience and knowledge that will help equip them for a career in the UN or some other
international organization.

The Institute is looking for fellows with superior academic achievement, excellent analytical, research, organizational and
writing skills. Candidates should be comfortable juggling multiple tasks, working on operational and programmatic activities and conducting policy research. The ability to work both independently and in a team setting is required. Applicants should have a background in political science, policy studies, sociology, science and technology policy, law, environmental studies, economics and international relations or a similar or related field. The fellow will be working with a major thematic team within the Institute.

Applicants must have a masters degree or higher, with a high level proficiency in English. Knowledge of the governance
structures of the UN and international organizations will be considered an added advantage. The position is in Yokohama,
Japan, and the expected start date is 1 March. Women and applicants from developing countries are particularly encouraged
to apply. This position is designed to give young persons that are starting out in their career the experience to work in
international organizations.

Remuneration: Fellowship awards include a monthly stipend (YEN240,000 per month), and a return ticket between Tokyo and the
Fellow’s country of residence. Assistance will be given to find adequate housing.

Duration of contract: One year with a possible extension as a programme associate for on additional year. The extension for an
additional year will be based on high performance requirements.

This is a paid position.
Salary / benefits: JPY240,000/month
Type of work: Full Time
Location: Tokyo, Japan
Languages required: English
Closing date: 15.02.2004
Date job appeared on the site: 16.01.2004

Address applications to: Director, UNU Institute of Advanced Studies, 5-53-67 Jingumae, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo 150-8304, Japan.
(Fax: +81 3 5467-2324). (E-mail: ). Please send the Director an application letter together with CV. In your
application letter please quote the above reference number and demonstrate how your qualifications and experiences match the
requirements set out below. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

Location: Japan
Deadline: Feb 15, 2004
Website: http://www.ias.unu.edu