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The United Nations University (UNU) is the academic arm of the United Nations (UN). It bridges the academic world and the UN system. Its goal is to develop sustainable solutions for current and future problems of humankind in all aspects of life. Through a problem-oriented and interdisciplinary approach it aims at applied research and education on a global scale. UNU was founded in 1973 and is an autonomous organ of the UN General Assembly. The University comprises headquarters Tokyo, Japan, and more than a dozen Institutes and Programmes worldwide.

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Job Vacancies

Candidates interested in applying for employment with the United Nations University can only apply for the vacant positions listed below.

Please note, unsuccessful applications can unfortunately neither be acknowledged nor returned.

Please download the P11.doc (360 KB Word) to apply for vacant positions and click here to receive more information about the application process.

Vacant Positions

  1. Content Developer for e-learning course on urban water governance and management (UNW-DPC) (CTC)

    The online course “Urban water governance and management in the Asia-Pacific Region” is being developed by UN-Water Decade Programme on Capacity Development (UNW-DPC), the United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR) and UN-Habitat. Under the authority of the director of UNW-DPC and direct supervision of the UNW-DPC Programme Officer and in close consultation with the project focal points from UNITAR and UN-Habitat, the successful candidate shall carry out, among others, the following specific tasks:

    • Review the proposed curriculum outline (including learning objectives and content for the assigned lessons) and suggest any changes which may improve the lessons. Review and amend the proposed materials for the development of the lessons.

    • Develop introductory materials for the assigned lessons, including short and clear learning objectives and a brief description (scope).

    Reference Number: 2012/UNW/CTC/CD/11

    Closing Date: 20 January 2013 or open until filled (extended)

    Vacancy announcement: Content developer for e-learning course

  2. Future Earth Interim Director

    Reporting to Professor Jakob Rhyner (UNU) and Dr. Steven Wilson (ICSU) in their role as co-Chairs of the Alliance Future Earth Transition Management Project Board, the successful candidate will carry out, among others, the following tasks:

    • provide visible executive leadership for Future Earth with the science community and stakeholders;

    • lead the establishment of Future Earth as a new programme, building up its main scientific, organizational, engagement and funding elements from their initial design to full implementation;

    • establish the permanent Future Earth secretariat, and lead the interim secretariat.

    Please visit the ICSU website for the detailed vacancy announcement and further information. Applications (preferably in one combined PDF file) should be sent via e-mail with ‘Interim Director’ in the subject line to recruitment@icsu.org and addressed to Dr. Steven Wilson, Executive Director, International Council for Science (ICSU).

    Closing Date: 15 February 2013

Employment information

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P11

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United Nations University Vice Rectorate in Europe (UNU-ViE)

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+ 49-228-815-0245

Overview of vacant positions

  • Content developer for e-learning course (UNW-DPC) (CTC)

  • Future Earth Interim Director

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