FY2025 Mid-Career Course — Call for Applicants

The Mid-Career Course is a professional development course designed to help mid-level professionals working in peacebuilding and international development to further their careers and achieve their career goals. Against the backdrop of the budgetary crisis currently affecting many international organizations, the course provides an opportunity for these professionals to:

1. Take stock of where they are in their career ;
2. Identify concrete steps to improve their leadership skills and enhance core managerial competencies and behaviors;
3. Update their knowledge about current trends shaping the peacebuilding and international development sectors;
4. Learn about Hiroshima City’s recovery .

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.

Course Dates

In-person workshop from January 7, 2026 (Wednesday) to January 13, 2026 (Tuesday). 

Cost of participation

There is no cost for participating in the Course. 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; or any other miscellaneous personal expenses are not covered by the Program. The cost of participation for Japanese candidates will come to approximately 120,000 yen (including accommodation, food, and travel between Tokyo and Higashi-Hiroshima).

Eligibility

We welcome applicants from a variety of countries with diverse backgrounds, including international organizations, the public and private sectors, as well as NGOs/NPOs. In order to apply, you must have:

• At least seven years of professional experience in peacebuilding and/or international development.
• Fluency in spoken and written English.
• A strong interest in building a career in peacebuilding and development, in particular at the UN and other international organizations.
• Commitment to actively and fully participate in the Course (you must be able to attend all days of the Course).

Deadline for Application

Monday, September 1, 2025 (5:00 PM Japan Time)

For application and more information, please visit the Mid-Career Course application page through the link below.