Consultant

United Nations University

UNU-IAS consultant analyzing intermediary organizations supporting community-led sustainability initiatives. Conducting bilingual interviews, preparing reports, and presenting findings at Tokyo advisory board meetings.

Posted 8/23/2026contractTokyo • 🇯🇵 JapanMid-LevelSenior💰 ¥27,000 per dayWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in conducting interviews and analyzing organizational governance and operating models, with strong proficiency in both Japanese and English for report writing and presentations. Capable of managing project progress and stakeholder communication effectively while respecting diversity.

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Master’s Degree In Social SciencesFluency In Japanese And EnglishExperience Analyzing Organizational GovernanceICT Literacy And Proficiency In Microsoft OfficeStrong Interpersonal Skills

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Hard Skills

Organizational AnalysisReport WritingPresentation DevelopmentInterview ConductingProject Management

Soft Skills

Team PlayerInterpersonal SkillsSensitivity To Diversity

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft Office

Industry Keywords

NGO StructuresPartnership-Building ApproachesMulti-Stakeholder PartnershipsEnvironmental StudiesInternational Development

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Arrange and conduct online interviews with approximately five selected organizations
Develop interview reports in Japanese and English
Summarize each organization’s operating model, including governance, financial scheme, organization scale, target sectors, and key activities, in Japanese
Analyze key elements contributing to organizational effectiveness
Develop progress reports and a final report in Japanese
Develop presentation slides for Project Advisory Board meetings
Attend approximately three in-person Project Advisory Board meetings in Tokyo during the contract period and present updates
Participate in online coordination meetings with the project team and donors
Revise deliverables based on feedback
Manage detailed interview arrangements and project progress through day-to-day email communication with stakeholders
Arrange meetings and interviews and coordinate schedules with relevant parties
Perform other duties requested by the supervisor

Requirements

What you’ll need

Master’s degree in social sciences, public policy, international development, sustainable development, environmental studies, or another related discipline
At least five years of professional experience in the NGO, civil society, government, or related sectors
Experience analyzing organizational governance, operating models, funding mechanisms, multi-stakeholder partnerships, and institutional arrangements
Knowledge of NGO structures, intermediary organizations, and partnership-building approaches in environmental and social fields
Excellent written and oral communication skills in Japanese and English
Good team player with strong interpersonal skills and sensitivity and respect for diversity
ICT literacy and proficiency in Microsoft Office
Fluency in both English and Japanese required
Working knowledge of other UN official languages is an advantage
Attendance at in-person Research Advisory Board meetings in Tokyo required
Availability for meetings during weekday office hours required
Necessary work permits required
UNU does not sponsor a working visa for this position

Benefits

Comp & perks

Travel costs for required in-person Project Advisory Board meetings in Tokyo are included in the contract
Payment based on the daily rate and number of worked days
Opportunity to contribute to United Nations University sustainability research and stakeholder partnerships
Applications from developing countries and women are strongly encouraged