EXECUTIVE OFFICER (P-5 LEVEL) OFFICE OF THE RECTOR (UNU CENTRE)

EXECUTIVE OFFICER (P-5 LEVEL)

OFFICE OF THE RECTOR

(UNU CENTRE)

(DUTY STATION: TOKYO, JAPAN)

UNU is searching for a new Executive Officer in the Office of the Rector to be located at its Headquarters in Tokyo, Japan. The Executive Officer will report to and serve as a senior colleague of the UNU Rector and share responsibility for the planning, implementation and coordination of the global academic activities of the University carried out from the UNU Centre in Tokyo and through UNU institutes and programmes located elsewhere.

The Executive Officer will have as the primary focus of his/her responsibilities assisting the Rector and other senior staff in the executive management and coordination of the UNU network of institutes and programmes. This includes day-to-day management of University affairs, development and issuance of policy guidelines within UNU system, strategic planning, process monitoring and evaluation and compliance of overall UNU regulatory framework by relevant stakeholders.

Qualifications: An advanced university degree in Business Administration, Law, Economic or a relevant field.

Experience: Minimum of 10 years of management experience (some at senior level) in a research/academic teaching institution or an international organization. Demonstrated experience in policy development and programme planning & management.

Candidates should possess excellent management and communications skills with fluency in English. Knowledge of Japanese language is desirable.

CLOSING DATE: 30 APRIL 2016

For the complete information about this position, please visithttp://unu.edu/about/hr

The successful candidate is expected to take up the position by September or October 2016.