Position Opening at the Embassy

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The Embassy of Japan in Belgium
is looking for
a staff member for the Japan Information and Cultural Centre


The Embassy of Japan in Belgium is hiring a full-time staff member to work from 25 July 2016 to 21 February 2017.


Job description

1. Public Relations concerning Japan

including:

  • providing Japan-related information to Belgian press / media
  • disseminating information about Japan as well as Embassy-related events on website and social media
  • responding to inquiries

2. Japanese cultural event planning and implementation

including:

  • music concerts, lectures, exhibitions, film screenings, and workshops (on ikebana, tea ceremony, calligraphy, martial arts, manga, Japanese cuisine, etc.)

3. Secretarial work for diplomats

  • providing overall administrative and secretarial support to the diplomatic staff of the section (including organizing visits, making reservations, writing letters and emails in English, French and/or Dutch)

Profile

The applicant to this position should have:

  • an adequate Belgian work permit
  • positive attitude to work
  • a very high level of English proficiency is required for this position, as well as excellent knowledge of French and/or Dutch (particularly writing skills). Japanese language skills are desirable, but not a must (Japanese applicants are also welcome)
  • good ICT, social media and networking skills
  • good understanding of Belgium’s journalism
  • keen interest in Japan
  • good analytic and excellent communication skills
  • a recently-obtained university degree (bachelor or higher) in a relevant field (e.g.: political science, public administration, international relations, journalism, economics, Japanese studies)

Contact

Please send your application, including a concise motivation letter and CV in English with a photo, no later than Friday 17th June 2016, to the Embassy of Japan (Japan Information and Cultural Centre), Rue Van Maerlant 1, 1040 Brussels.
You are also requested to send your application by email (info@bx.mofa.go.jp).

For more information about the Embassy of Japan in Belgium, please refer to:
http://www.be.emb-japan.go.jp and https://www.facebook.com/JapanEmbassyBelgium

Procedure

Applicants will first be screened based on their motivation and background. Then, candidates may be invited to sit for written examination and interviews.

Unsuccessful applications will not be notified individually, and submitted documents will not be returned.