Dear SSJ Forum members,

The United Nations University Institute for the Advanced Study of Sustainability (UNU-IAS) is recruiting a Communications Associate. The successful applicant will work as part of the UNU-IAS Communications Team, which is responsible for institutional communications initiatives, including the UNU-IAS website, the UNU-IAS Policy Brief series, brochures and other promotional materials, as well as media and general outreach activities including targeted mailings, social media, and event promotions.

This position is based in Tokyo, and is expected to start in late April (negotiable). The deadline for applications is 29 March 2015.

Required qualifications and experience:

- A master's degree or equivalent qualification in a field related to sustainable development, environment, social sciences or a related field in communications.
Equivalent experience in combination with a bachelor's degree will be considered.
- A minimum of 2 years' relevant working experience, preferably in an international setting.
- Excellent writing and communications skills in both English and Japanese.
- Familiarity with the UN system and current issues related to sustainability.
- Proven ability to efficiently manage a variable workload.
- Fluency in both English and Japanese. Ability in other official UN languages is an advantage.
- Excellent computer skills and web literacy are essential. Experience using HTML and/or Adobe suite of creative products is an asset.
- Good team player with strong interpersonal skills, demonstrated by the ability to work in a multicultural environment with sensitivity and respect for diversity.

Remuneration will be commensurate with qualifications and experience, and will range from JPY320,000 to
JPY350,000 per month. There are no other fringe benefits.

Please visit the UNU website for full details on this position, including the application procedure:
http://unu.edu/about/hr/administrative/communications-a
ssociate-unu-ias.html#overview.

Best regards,
Makiko Arima

Communications Associate
United Nations University
Institute for the Advanced Study of Sustainability
(UNU-IAS)
53-70, Jingumae 5-chome
Shibuya-ku, Tokyo 150-8925, Japan
Tel: +81-3-5467-1212
Email: arima@unu.edu
URL: ias.unu.edu
Facebook: facebook.com/UNU.IAS
Twitter: twitter.com/UNUIAS