1) Education and certification
2) Required skills and experience
Good knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel, and a willingness to further develop relevant skills and knowledge;
Demonstrated ability to exercise discretion and professionalism when handling confidential information;
Good written and verbal communication skills in English;
Strong customer service orientation and a professional demeanor;
Ability to work remotely on a full-time basis from the successful applicant's location; and
Availability to work during the core working hours of 11:00–17:00 Japan Standard Time (JST).
3) Language Requirements
The successful candidate will be retained under a Consultant Contract (CTC). Consultants engaged by UNU may not provide services for more than twenty-four (24) months in a thirty-six (36) month period.
UNU is not liable for any taxes that may be levied on the remuneration you receive under this contract. Payment of any such taxes remains the sole responsibility of CTC holders.
Remuneration will be commensurate with experience and based on a monthly rate to be submitted as part of the application procedure.
This contract carries no entitlement to paid annual leave nor sick leave.
17 August 2026, or another mutually agreed date.
Interested applicants should submit their applications online and upload the following:
A cover letter outlining how their qualifications and experience meet the requirements of the position;
A current curriculum vitae (CV) including the references
Two references other than supervisors who can attest to your work experience and performance, education, ability and fitness. You may include professors, thesis advisors, mentors, colleagues, clients or other persons with whom you have had a professional relationship. Please do not list personal references such as family and friends.
You may wish to refer to the UN Values and Behaviours Framework for more information.
15 July 2026
Submissions must be received by [24:00, Japan Standard Time] on the deadline; late entries will not be accepted.
Evaluation of qualified candidates may include a desk review and/or a competency-based interview with online test of Microsoft Word and Excel, background checks and reference checks.
UNU does not sponsor a working visa for this position. Consultants do not hold international civil servant status, nor are they considered a “staff member” as defined in the United Nations Staff Rules and Regulations. UNU is committed to diversity and inclusion within its workforce, and encourages all candidates, irrespective of gender, nationality, religious and ethnic backgrounds, including persons living with disabilities to apply. Applications from developing countries, and from women are strongly encouraged. UNU has a zero-tolerance policy on conduct that is incompatible with the aims and objectives of the United Nations and UNU, including sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of authority and discrimination. If you have supervisory function, you need to have awareness on gender related issues.
UNU reserves the right to select one or more candidates from this vacancy announcement. We may also retain applications and consider candidates applying to this post for other similar positions with UNU.
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