Assistant Program Officer (The Japan Foundation Center for Cultural Exchange)

The Japan Foundation is Japan’s principal organization for promoting international cultural exchange. Opened in 2008, the Japan Foundation Center for Cultural Exchange in Vietnam (hereinafter called “Center”) has been enthusiastically implementing a diverse range of cultural activities including Arts & Culture, and coordinating various programs supporting Japanese Language Education, Japanese Studies and International Dialogs on Social Issues in cooperation with the Vietnamese counterparts.

We are looking for an Assistant Program Officer who is in charge of following tasks but not limited to:

• Administrative and programming works, which involve planning, developing, coordinating, implementing, promoting and reporting International Dialogs on Social Issues and Arts & Culture projects,
• Assisting managers for their better understanding on the Vietnamese social issues and arts & culture scene and networking with the counterparts by gathering and analyzing relevant information as well as by observing and attending related events,
• Interpretation at meetings, translation of documents and,
• Other occasional tasks assigned by managers, including but not limited to, general duties such as attending guests, packing, copying, filing, data entry, logistics.

Qualifications:

• Vietnamese nationality
• Age less than 32
• Holding a bachelor degree in relevant field
• Holding a master degree in relevant field is an advantage
• A strong command of English(equivalent to IELTS 6.5 or TOEIC 750)
• A basic or above command of Japanese is an advantage
• Working experience in the fields of arts management is an advantage
• Strong interest in Japanese social issues and Japanese arts and culture
• Strong interest in reading research papers, journals etc. in various fields
• Proactive attitude in building networks and expanding knowledge on the related fields
• Having personal networks with the people in related fields is an advantage
• Excellent computer skills and web literacy
• Good team player with strong interpersonal skills
• Excellent communication skills to diplomatically handle sensitive situations with counterparts and cultivate productive relationships
• A good attitude to warmly welcoming guests
• Able to work on weekends/overtime if requested(with compensation)

Working conditions:

• Working days: (Basically) Monday to Friday
• Working time: 08:30 to 17:30 (including 1.5 hours lunch time)
• Duration of Contract: 1 to 3 year contract with the possibility of renewal *The first 2 months is a probationary period.
• Salary: Center will offer a suitable salary depending on the applicant’s past experiences and an interview result.
• Benefits: 20 days of annual leave, 3 days of summer leave, a social and health insurance and so on.

How to apply:

Please send the following documents by E-mail to us by Monday 24 June 2024. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted for an interview and written examination.

1. CV (in English or Japanese) with picture
2. Copy of ID certification
3. Copies of certification of completion of relevant degree(s)
4. Copies of documents to certify the level of foreign language(s) (if any)
5. Two essays (maximum of 2 A4 pages each / English or Japanese) on;

• Reasons for applying
• One current social issue in Japan in which you are interested and your opinion on it

More details: https://hn.jpf.go.jp/job-vacancy?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAAR3wI7uEuhLlO8gT-Gp8Rq27jfiKXPw92UMLaRmExvo8Ss6x81XJ1gPXcpI_aem_AfpTuOOz7MvyWtFEgsZH1Vvvfpj76CkXk694SlMcKhPimoLzMN10-oYD-dzbuhHQdTxPbeqxTomiqVQSQjZsxOkU

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