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Overview
United Nations University is the UN's academic and research arm. Its institutes conduct policy-relevant research and postgraduate education on global challenges including sustainability, peace, governance, health, technology, and development.
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Consultant - Operations Assistant (6 months, parental leave cover)
Administrative Assistant
Chief of Human Resources
Innovation and Education Programme Intern
Communications Associate
Project Coordinator
Adjunct Professor/Researcher on the Resource Nexus
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UNU careers can combine research design, quantitative or qualitative analysis, policy engagement, teaching, communications, program management, data, and institute operations. A strong application shows both methodological rigor and the intended policy audience or use.
UNU headquarters is in Tokyo and its institutes are located in multiple countries. The institute and duty station are specified in each vacancy.
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Is UNU a conventional university?+
UNU is a UN research and postgraduate education institution with a network of specialized institutes.
What experience fits UNU roles?+
The relevant mix can include research, policy engagement, teaching, data, project delivery, or the institute's subject area.
Do all roles sit in Tokyo?+
No. UNU institutes operate in several locations; check the named institute in the job posting.
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