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About UNU-ONY
As part of its mandate to serve the United Nations University, UNU-ONY has a multifaceted mandate with an overarching mission to showcase and make UNU's Research and Programmes (RTCP) available to the UN Secretariat, UN Permanent Missions, NGOs, academics and civil society. In this regard, UNU-ONY carries out its work in the following main areas of activity:
- Political and diplomatic linking: Making UNU a stakeholder and full-fledged partner of the UN system, i.e., its agendas, processes and results.
- Academic interplay: Bridging the intellectual and institutional voice of UNU with the UN System and Academia in the Americas.
- Fundraising: Given its geographic proximity to numerous foundations in the New York-Washington D.C. areas, UNU-ONY plays a role in fundraising. This role can be accomplished at three levels: project level, programme (RTC/Ps) level, and the overall UNU System level.
- Institutional development: Advising and assisting the UNU Centre and RTC/Ps concerning possibilities for new institutional relationships, the establishment of regional or sub-regional facilities for existing RTC/Ps and in the conclusion of research and capacity-development agreements with governments, UN system, institutions and organizations.
- Dissemination/Communication: Showcasing the work of UNU, particularly through public events organized in the UN Secretariat.
- Administrative: In cooperation with UNU Centre and UNU RTC/Ps, UNU-ONY services a number of administrative responsibilities related to personnel, administrative, procurement, travel, contract and finance.
Junior Professional Fellows' Programme:
The responsibilities of the Junior Professional Fellows (JPFs) range widely, encompassing all aspects of UNU-ONY's work.
Events
JPFs organize public seminars and invitation-only forums to showcase UNU's research and work from different UNU Research and Training Centers around the world, and to promote a dialogue around global issues relevant to the UN. Tasks for event organizers include liaising with speakers, planning the agenda, arranging media coverage, conducting background research and other responsibilities that are needed to make the event a success.
Marketing
JPFs market the UNU and its activities as a whole as well as the UNU-ONY more specifically. Marketing responsibilities include continuous updating of the contents on UNU-ONY's website, basic editing of video and audio files for website postings, and developing partnerships with other organizations to market UNU's news through syndication. Individuals with multimedia experience are encouraged to apply.
Partnership-Fundraising
The UNU-ONY's central location in New York and close proximity to the Washington D.C. area allow for relationship building with potential partners and donors. Responsibilities include building partnerships with academic institutions, private organizations and civil society stakeholders to further strengthen UNU's visibility within the UN system and beyond.
Policy Research
JPFs work to connect the UNU with the political and diplomatic realms, and assist UNU in becoming a stakeholder and fully-fledged partner of the UN system through policy research. Responsibilities include keeping UNU up-to-date on questions arising on the UN agenda and facilitating the UNU response to different developments in the global arena. JPFs are also responsible for contributing to research on a wide range of topics.
Latin America
The aim is to develop partnerships and activities in Latin America, given the geographic proximity with the New York Office. Since Spanish translations can also be an important element in this cooperation, good written and spoken knowledge of Spanish is preferable.
Additional Responsibilities
The Junior Professional Fellows are also responsible for general office work and administrative support, building UNU-ONY's database of experts, as well as assisting in the recruitment process of Junior Professional Fellows for the following session.
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