EMBASSY OF JAPAN: Researcher at the Political and Economic Section

Job description

How to apply

- Applicants must apply through email following the below instructions:

- Fill in the designated application form (see below) and send by email to: [email protected]

- The form must be in English.

- You may submit your CV and/or other supporting documents. All documents must be sent as attachment(s) to the application form.

Application Deadline

• Applications must be submitted no later than 30th September 2024.

Selection Process

• After reviewing the applications, the Embassy will contact successful candidates in order to arrange an interview.

Contact information

• Any inquiries related to the application process are requested to be sent to the following email address: [email protected] 

Job Duties

Description of tasks

- Responsibilities at the Political and Economic Section of the Embassy include:

- Fully maintaining up-to-date knowledge of political, economic and social affairs especially of Cyprus, and creating concise news briefings, presentations, reports and research on such topics.

- Attend meetings and prepare notes on the items of the agenda.

- Communication with external organizations, the Cypriot government/ private companies/ individuals.

- Other tasks required by the Embassy.

Job Requirements

• Excellent knowledge of Cypriot, regional, EU and international affairs.
  
  University level studies related to politics and economics.
  
  Objective stance towards political and social affairs, professionalism and integrity with no prejudice towards persons and/or international events.
  
  Applicant who is highly motivated to work at the Embassy and is a long-term resident with a valid work permit.
  
  Excellent command of English and Greek (or Turkish) language.
  
  Possess the nationality of the Republic of Cyprus.
  
  Computer Literacy (Word, Excel, Power Point etc.)
  
  The applicant must be able to start from 1st November 2024. (Start date is subject to negotiation.)
  

Job Benefits

Work schedule (days and hours)

• Monday – Friday: 8:15 to 16:45 or 8:30 to 17:00 (Lunch break: 12:30 - 13:15)
• (Holidays: Saturday and Sunday / other holidays determined by the Embassy.)

Salary

• 2,000 EUR – 2,500 EUR (Gross per month)

*Salary will be determined based on your experience.