Job description

United Nations University (UNU)

UNU is an international community of scholars engaged in policy-oriented research, capacity development and dissemination of knowledge in furthering the purposes and principles of the Charter of the United Nations. The mission of UNU is to contribute, through research and capacity building, to efforts to resolve the pressing global problems that are the concern of the United Nations and its Member States.

For the past four decades, UNU has been a go-to think tank for impartial research on human survival, conflict prevention, sustainable development, and welfare. With more than 400 researchers in 12 countries, UNU's work spans the 17 Sustainable Development Goals' full breadth, generating policy-relevant knowledge to effect positive global change. UNU maintains more than 200 collaborations with UN agencies and leading universities and research institutions across the globe.

Responsibilities

Contingent upon the level of appointment, the incumbent is expected to: 

1. Research

2. Contributions and Collaborations

3. Capacity and Education Development

4. Knowledge sharing and fundraising

5. Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor and UNU-INWEH’s Director.

How to Apply

To apply to UNU, you will not need an account. Instead, we ask that you:

• Apply via the apply link. 
• Fill out the UNU P11 Form (please avoid using similar forms provided by other United Nations organisations);
• Provide a motivation statement (in the P11 form); and
• Answer a few questions that are tailored to the position.

You may wish to refer to the UN Values and Behaviours Framework for more information.

Application detail: United Nations University - Researcher - Geospatial and Climate Analytics - PSA (2 positions) - Richmond Hill (Greater Toronto Area), Canada