2023 JET Programme application is now open for a Coordinator for International Relations (CIR) position in Hioki-city, Kagoshima (The appointment will begin in August 2023.)

 
NOTE: The screening committee takes into consideration applicant’s ability to follow the guidelines and instructions. Please follow the instructions below and in the order related documents carefully.
 
KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

A Coordinator for International Relations (CIR) duties are carried out as specified by the supervisor at individual Contracting Organisations. The following is a general outline of duties, though they may vary from one Contracting Organisation to another.

• Assistance in international exchange affairs at the Contracting Organisation (e.g. editing, translating and compiling publications into a foreign language; cooperating or advising on planning, designing and implementing international exchange projects; hosting official guests from abroad; interpreting at various events, etc.)
• Assistance in international economic exchange affairs at the Contracting Organisation (e.g. cooperation or advising on planning, designing and implementing international economic exchange projects such as expanding the overseas market for local products, attracting foreign tourists to Japanese localities, etc.)
• Cooperation in language instruction of employees of the Contracting Organisation and local residents.
• Advising and collaborating on activities of local private groups or organisations engaging in international exchange.
• Cooperation in cultural exchange activities (including school visits) for local residents' cross-cultural awareness and understanding.
• Cooperation in activities to support foreign residents in Japan.
• Other duties as deemed necessary by the supervisor. 

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS ＊Please refer to the Application Guidelines for more details
Applicants must:

• Be interested in Japan and be willing to deepen their knowledge and appreciation of Japan; be motivated to participate in and initiate international exchange activities in the local community; make an effort to study or continue studying the Japanese language prior to and after arriving in Japan.
• Be both mentally and physically healthy.
• Be willing and able to adapt to living and working environment in Japan, and be determined to complete responsibly their period of participation.
• Hold a Bachelor's degree or higher, or equivalent such qualifications by the designated arrival date.
• 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 before 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.
• Be proficient in contemporary standard pronunciation, rhythm and intonation of the designated language and possess excellent language ability that can be applied accurately and appropriately; have the ability to form sentences in a comprehensive and logical manner.
• Not have participated in the Programme since the 2020 JET Programme year (inclusive of April 2020 arrivals) or have participated in the Programme for more than 6 years in total.
• Not have declined a position of the Programme after receiving notification of assignment in the previous JET Programme year (excluding cases where it is accepted that the Participant had a valid, inevitable reason for withdrawing).
• Not have lived in Japan for 6 or more years in total since 2013.
• Have a desire to proactively maintain relations with Japan, even after completion of the Programme.
• 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.
• Obey all Japanese laws.
• In case the applicant is with a suspended jail term, have finished their period of probation by the time they submit their application form.
• Have a practical command of the Japanese language (Japanese Language Proficiency Test N1 or N2 is desirable).

An applicant can download the application documents below:
Application Guideline (PDF)
Application Form (Word)
Application Chart Sheet (Word)
Self-Report of Medical Conditions (Word)
Certificate of Health (Word)
Statement of Physician (Word)

＊　Certificate of Health, Statement of Physician can be submitted after the screening of applicants.
 
* Application materials required for this program are due on 4:00 pm, March 10, 2023 (Friday) and must be submitted to the following address
* Envelope containing Application Form and other required documents must indicate JET Programme 2023 on the top left-hand corner

 

JET Programme 2023 ​Japan Information Service Embassy of Japan in Malaysia No. 11, Persiaran Stonor, Off Jalan Tun Razak, 50450 Kuala Lumpur

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/.

Selection
Embassy of Japan in Malaysia will conduct the first screening and selection of applicants based on written applications. The second stage of screening will be conducted in the form of interviews in order to determine candidates. The second stage of screening will be held at Embassy of Japan in Malaysia or via online.