The Mid-Career Course is designed to help mid-level professionals working in peacebuilding and international development to take stock of where they are in their careers and develop strategies for achieving their career goals. Based on the 2023 "UN 2.0" policy document (https://www.un.org/two-zero/en), participants will also learn about the necessary skills needed to become senior managers in the future. 

The training will be useful for those already working in the UN system, as well as those wishing to apply for mid-level positions in international organizations. The training will be conducted in English. Approximately 20 Japanese and non-Japanese people will participate from all over the world.

The information on this page is taken from the 2024 Mid-Career Call for Applicants. Please be sure to read the Call for Applicants before applying. The Call for Applicants and other relevant documents can be downloaded from Section 8. at the bottom of this page. 

Information about the Mid-Career Course in Japanese can be found here.

January 6, 2025 (Monday) - January 12, 2025 (Sunday) (in-person)

The training will mainly take place at Hiroshima University, Kagamiyama 1-3-2, Higashi-Hiroshima City, Hiroshima Prefecture, 739-8511, Japan (about 4 hours by bullet train from Tokyo). Participants will stay in accommodation on campus (https://miraicrea.hiroshima-u.ac.jp/).  

The Training Program will cover the Course Tuition fees for all participants. In addition, for non-Japanese participants, the Program will cover transportation costs between Tokyo and the training venue (Higashi-Hiroshima City) and accommodation costs during the training. Please note that travel to/from Japan, food costs, and miscellaneous personal expenses are not covered by the Program.

In order to apply, you must have at least seven years of professional experience in peacebuilding and/or international development and be fluent in English. We welcome applicants from all countries and from diverse backgrounds, including international organizations, the public and private sectors, as well as NGOs/NPOs.

Please download the Mid-Career Course Application Form in Section 8. below. Please send the completed form by email to gpad-midcareer@office.hiroshima-u.ac.jp by Friday October 25, 2024 (9:00 am Japan Time).  In the subject line, please write "Application for Mid-Career Course."

If you don't receive a confirmation email from Hiroshima University within a few days after your submission, please contact us again by email.

Friday October 25, 2024 (9:00 am Japan Time)

For more information, please contact 

Global Peace and Development Career Network (GPAD)

International Office, Hiroshima University

Email: gpad-midcareer@office.hiroshima-u.ac.jp