The United Nations University (UNU) is a global think tank and postgraduate teaching organization within the United Nations System. UNU engages in policy-relevant research, capacity development, and knowledge dissemination in furtherance of the purposes and principles of the United Nations. The work of UNU contributes to solving pressing global problems that are the concern of the United Nations and its Member States.
Responsibilities:
Lead on selected projects within the relevant work package, and the generation and dissemination of policy-relevant research
Provide technical and managerial leadership for the successful implementation of research and policy engagement activities
Build and manage partnerships with external researchers and partners
Ensure projects produce specified results to the required standard of quality and within the timeline and budget parameters
Contribute to capacity development, knowledge translation and policy dialogue facilitation
Contribute to resource mobilization related to the work package
Participate in international research, policy and outreach events
Supervise policy research associates, PhD students, junior researchers, interns; and
Perform any other tasks as assigned by the Director or research leads.
Requirements:
Master’s degree in a relevant field with a minimum of seven (7) years of relevant progressively senior professional experience, including the management of research, training and policy programmes; or
PhD in a relevant field with a minimum of five (5) years of relevant, progressively senior professional experience, including the management of research, training, and policy programs.
Demonstrated ability to carry out and manage development research activities in an international environment.
Evidence of academic and peer-reviewed publications related to relevant areas of the work packages.
Demonstrated track record in international research and policy engagement in areas related to the work package.
Evidence of teaching and research supervision experience.
Excellent verbal and written skills in English across a range of communication formats (academic publications, program reports, and policy briefs). Knowledge of another official UN language would be an asset.
Track record of competitive funding and resource mobilization from national and international funding agencies; and
Excellent team player with strong interpersonal skills and ability to work in a multicultural, multiethnic environment with sensitivity and respect for diversity.
