{"id":43237,"date":"2017-10-09T17:14:36","date_gmt":"2017-10-09T16:14:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/joblistnigeria.com\/?p=43237"},"modified":"2017-10-09T17:17:02","modified_gmt":"2017-10-09T16:17:02","slug":"united-nations-university-junior-fellows-internship-programme-2018","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/joblistnigeria.com\/united-nations-university-junior-fellows-internship-programme-2018.html","title":{"rendered":"United Nations University Junior Fellows Internship Programme 2018"},"content":{"rendered":"
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 \u2014 and in particular, UNU \u2014 are encouraged to apply.<\/p>\n
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.<\/p>\n
The programme places a strong emphasis on the training, guidance, and hands-on experience that form the foundation of a successful and beneficial internship. The programme opens with a one-week orientation designed to familiarize junior fellows with UNU, their co-workers, facilities and the working processes within the Office of the Rector. The knowledge and practical experience gained will also be beneficial to those candidates seeking a career in the United Nations. Junior fellows at the Office of the Rector can expect to gain valuable work experience while contributing in meaningful ways to UNU\u2019s mission.<\/p>\n
Purpose<\/strong><\/p>\n The purpose of the Junior Fellows Internship Programme\u00a0at the Office of the Rector is:<\/p>\n Working Conditions<\/strong><\/p>\n Running parallel to most university semesters, Junior Fellows are selected twice per year, once in May-June for the fall term and once in September-October for the spring term. The fall term begins in mid-August and lasts until mid-December. Starting 2016, the spring term will run from mid-January to the end of June. Visit the\u00a0Application Process<\/a>\u00a0page for the specific dates for each term.<\/p>\n Junior Fellows work full time during the regular working hours of the University: 9:30\u201317:30, Monday to Friday. Weekends and official UNU holidays are days off. In addition, Junior Fellows are entitled to 1 day of leave per month. Junior Fellows are provided office space and facilities, as appropriate for their work, and are provided a monthly stipend in addition to a fixed transportation allowance for their commute to and from the UNU headquarters building. Junior Fellows also enjoy free access to the headquarters\u2019 library and gym and have the unique opportunity to learn about, contribute to and provide assistance in the organization of conferences, lectures and academic forums and symposiums that take place throughout the year.<\/p>\n Work Assignments<\/strong><\/p>\n Participants in this programme have the opportunity to engage in a number of ongoing initiatives that provide a unique window into the working processes of the University. Junior Fellows support the work of the Office of the Rector in the following areas:<\/p>\n Criteria<\/strong><\/p>\n The qualifications that are considered in each application process include, but are not limited to, the following. The candidate:<\/p>\n\n
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