Application for 2026 JET Programme is now open for a Coordinator for International Relations (CIR) position in Hioki-city, Kagoshima (Appointment Begins in August 2026) – Application Deadline: 20 March 2026
2026/2/27
The Embassy of Japan in Malaysia is now accepting applications for a Coordinator for International Relations (CIR) position in the 2026 Japan Exchange and Teaching (JET) Programme.
Please carefully follow the instructions below and refer to the related documents when applying. The screening committee will take into account each applicant’s ability to adhere to the guidelines and instructions.
KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Coordinator for International Relations (CIR) duties are carried out as specified by supervisors at individual contracting organisations. The following is a general outline of duties, though they may vary from one contracting organisation to another.
1) Assistance in international exchange affairs at the contracting organisation (e.g., editing, translating, and compiling publications into a foreign language; cooperating or advising on the planning, design, and implementation of international exchange projects; hosting official guests from abroad; interpreting at various events, etc.).
2) Assistance in international economic exchange affairs at the contracting organisation (e.g., cooperation or advising on the planning, design, and implementation international economic exchange projects, such as expanding the overseas market for local products, attracting foreign tourists to Japanese localities, etc.)
3) Cooperation in language instruction of employees of the contracting organisation and local residents.
4) Advising and collaborating on projects with local private groups or organisations engaging in international exchange.
5) Cooperation in cultural exchange activities (including school visits) for improving local residents' cross-cultural awareness and understanding, and in activities to support foreign residents in Japan.
6) Other duties as deemed necessary by the supervisor.
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
Applicants must:
1) Be interested in Japan and be willing to deepen their knowledge and appreciation of Japan after their arrival; be motivated to participate in and initiate international exchange activities in the local community; and make an effort to study or continue studying the Japanese language prior to and after arriving in Japan.
2) Be both mentally and physically healthy.
3) Be willing and able to adapt to living and working in Japan and be determined to responsibly complete their period of participation.
4) Hold a Bachelor's degree or higher by the designated arrival date (applicants for the ALT position may alternatively hold a certification of completion of a 3 (or more) -year course to teach at primary/elementary or secondary schools or obtain said qualification(s) by the designated arrival date).
5) Be a national (not just a permanent resident) of the country where the recruitment and selection procedures take place by the time they submit their application form. Furthermore, those who possess Japanese nationality must have submitted their applications to renounce their Japanese nationality by the Reply Form submission deadline. Applicants who possess multiple nationalities with countries other than Japan may only apply as a national of one of those countries.
6) Be adept in contemporary standard pronunciation, rhythm, and intonation in the designated language and possess excellent language ability that can be applied accurately and appropriately, as well as have the ability to form sentences in a comprehensive and logical manner.
7) Not have participated on the Programme since the 2023 JET Programme year (inclusive of March 2023 Arrivals) or have participated on the Programme for more than 6 years in total.
8) Not have declined a position on the Programme after receiving notification of placement in the previous JET Programme year (excluding cases where the participant is deemed to have had a valid, inevitable reason for withdrawal).
9) Not have resided in Japan for 6 or more consecutive years in total since 2016 by the time they submit their application form.
10) Have a desire to proactively maintain relations with Japan, even after completion of the Programme.
11) Concerning entry into Japan for participation on the Programme, agree to reside in Japan under the status of residence stipulated in Article 2-2 of the Immigration Control and Refugee Recognition Act. However, this does not apply to special permanent residents as defined in Article 3 of the Special Act on the Immigration Control of, inter alia, those who have lost Japanese Nationality pursuant to the Treaty of Peace with Japan.
12) Be willing to comply with all Japanese laws.
13) Not possess a record of crimes which would render them inappropriate for participation in the Programme (e.g., DUI (driving under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs), narcotics and other drug-related offenses, sexual offenses, crimes involving children, etc.).
14) Applicants with a suspended jail term must have finished their period of probation by the time they submit their application form.
15) Have a functional command of the Japanese language (equivalent to N1 or N2 level of the Japanese Language Proficiency Test).
GUIDELINES & APPLICATION DOCUMENTS
1) Please refer to the Application Guidelines for more details:
Application Guideline (PDF)
2) An applicant can download the application documents below:
Application Form (Word)
Application Form Chart Sheet (Word)
Self-Report of Medical Conditions (Word)
Certificate of Health (Word)
Statement of Physician (Word)
＊Certificate of Health and Statement of Physician can be submitted after the screening of applicants.
APPLICATION SUBMISSION
1) Application materials required for this program are due on 4:00 pm, 20 March 2026 (Friday) and must be submitted to the following address.
2) Envelope containing Application Form and other required documents must indicate JET Programme 2026 on the top left-hand corner.
SELECTION PROCESS
The first round of screening will be conducted based on the submitted written applications. Shortlisted applicants will then proceed to the second round, which will consist of interviews to determine the final candidates. The interviews will be held at the Embassy of Japan in Malaysia.
OTHER INFORMATION
If you have any further questions, please contact TEL:03-2177-2600 (ext:138)
For more details about JET Programme, please visit http://jetprogramme.org/en/.
Please carefully follow the instructions below and refer to the related documents when applying. The screening committee will take into account each applicant’s ability to adhere to the guidelines and instructions.
KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Coordinator for International Relations (CIR) duties are carried out as specified by supervisors at individual contracting organisations. The following is a general outline of duties, though they may vary from one contracting organisation to another.
1) Assistance in international exchange affairs at the contracting organisation (e.g., editing, translating, and compiling publications into a foreign language; cooperating or advising on the planning, design, and implementation of international exchange projects; hosting official guests from abroad; interpreting at various events, etc.).
2) Assistance in international economic exchange affairs at the contracting organisation (e.g., cooperation or advising on the planning, design, and implementation international economic exchange projects, such as expanding the overseas market for local products, attracting foreign tourists to Japanese localities, etc.)
3) Cooperation in language instruction of employees of the contracting organisation and local residents.
4) Advising and collaborating on projects with local private groups or organisations engaging in international exchange.
5) Cooperation in cultural exchange activities (including school visits) for improving local residents' cross-cultural awareness and understanding, and in activities to support foreign residents in Japan.
6) Other duties as deemed necessary by the supervisor.
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
Applicants must:
1) Be interested in Japan and be willing to deepen their knowledge and appreciation of Japan after their arrival; be motivated to participate in and initiate international exchange activities in the local community; and make an effort to study or continue studying the Japanese language prior to and after arriving in Japan.
2) Be both mentally and physically healthy.
3) Be willing and able to adapt to living and working in Japan and be determined to responsibly complete their period of participation.
4) Hold a Bachelor's degree or higher by the designated arrival date (applicants for the ALT position may alternatively hold a certification of completion of a 3 (or more) -year course to teach at primary/elementary or secondary schools or obtain said qualification(s) by the designated arrival date).
5) Be a national (not just a permanent resident) of the country where the recruitment and selection procedures take place by the time they submit their application form. Furthermore, those who possess Japanese nationality must have submitted their applications to renounce their Japanese nationality by the Reply Form submission deadline. Applicants who possess multiple nationalities with countries other than Japan may only apply as a national of one of those countries.
6) Be adept in contemporary standard pronunciation, rhythm, and intonation in the designated language and possess excellent language ability that can be applied accurately and appropriately, as well as have the ability to form sentences in a comprehensive and logical manner.
7) Not have participated on the Programme since the 2023 JET Programme year (inclusive of March 2023 Arrivals) or have participated on the Programme for more than 6 years in total.
8) Not have declined a position on the Programme after receiving notification of placement in the previous JET Programme year (excluding cases where the participant is deemed to have had a valid, inevitable reason for withdrawal).
9) Not have resided in Japan for 6 or more consecutive years in total since 2016 by the time they submit their application form.
10) Have a desire to proactively maintain relations with Japan, even after completion of the Programme.
11) Concerning entry into Japan for participation on the Programme, agree to reside in Japan under the status of residence stipulated in Article 2-2 of the Immigration Control and Refugee Recognition Act. However, this does not apply to special permanent residents as defined in Article 3 of the Special Act on the Immigration Control of, inter alia, those who have lost Japanese Nationality pursuant to the Treaty of Peace with Japan.
12) Be willing to comply with all Japanese laws.
13) Not possess a record of crimes which would render them inappropriate for participation in the Programme (e.g., DUI (driving under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs), narcotics and other drug-related offenses, sexual offenses, crimes involving children, etc.).
14) Applicants with a suspended jail term must have finished their period of probation by the time they submit their application form.
15) Have a functional command of the Japanese language (equivalent to N1 or N2 level of the Japanese Language Proficiency Test).
GUIDELINES & APPLICATION DOCUMENTS
1) Please refer to the Application Guidelines for more details:
Application Guideline (PDF)
2) An applicant can download the application documents below:
Application Form (Word)
Application Form Chart Sheet (Word)
Self-Report of Medical Conditions (Word)
Certificate of Health (Word)
Statement of Physician (Word)
＊Certificate of Health and Statement of Physician can be submitted after the screening of applicants.
APPLICATION SUBMISSION
1) Application materials required for this program are due on 4:00 pm, 20 March 2026 (Friday) and must be submitted to the following address.
| JET Programme 2026 Japan Information Service Embassy of Japan in Malaysia No. 11, Persiaran Stonor, Off Jalan Tun Razak, 50450 Kuala Lumpur |
2) Envelope containing Application Form and other required documents must indicate JET Programme 2026 on the top left-hand corner.
SELECTION PROCESS
The first round of screening will be conducted based on the submitted written applications. Shortlisted applicants will then proceed to the second round, which will consist of interviews to determine the final candidates. The interviews will be held at the Embassy of Japan in Malaysia.
OTHER INFORMATION
If you have any further questions, please contact TEL:03-2177-2600 (ext:138)
For more details about JET Programme, please visit http://jetprogramme.org/en/.