Job Vacancy for the Role of Assistant at the Culture and PR Section of the Embassy of Japan

Job description

Qualified applicants may send us an application as per the detailed instructions below.

Job Duties

Responsibilities at the Culture and PR Section of the Embassy include:

(1) Organizing and managing cultural events: communicate with external stakeholders, collect and assess information.

(2) Management of the Embassy’s SNS (Facebook and Instagram).

(3) Responsible for government and other scholarships and invitation programmes: handle enquiries for universities and scholarships in Japan, assist screenings of candidates for the government scholarship and invitation programmes.

(4) Design and production of publicity materials (posters, stills on SNS, etc.) for the Embassy related events.

(5) Other tasks required by the Embassy, such as assisting other departments in the Embassy when necessary.

Job Requirements

Essential

(1) A bachelor’s degree

(2) Good knowledge and skills of photography and videography as well as other gadgets commonly used for public relations and event management.

(3) Excellent knowledge and skills in the operation of SNS (Facebook, Instagram, etc.).

(4) Highly motivated to work at the Embassy, with professional attributes (a diligent work ethic, efficient multi-tasking skills, and responsibility on given tasks).

(5) Excellent command of English and Greek language.

(6) Has a long-term residence status with a valid work permit.

(7) Computer Literacy (Word, Excel, Power Point etc.).

Desirable

(1) University level studies related to multicultural understandings and/or public relations.

(2) Experience in multi-cultural event organization and management.

(3) Strong interest in and knowledge of Japanese culture and society.

(4) Knowledge of Japanese university system and scholarships.

(5) Be able to start from 10th March 2025 (Start date is subject to negotiation).

(6) Knowledge of Japanese language (non - mandatory)

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 up to 20 days determined by the Embassy.)

Salary

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

*Salary will be determined based on your experience.

How to apply

Applicants must apply through email following the below instructions:

• Fill in the designated application form found on the Embassy's website 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 9th February 2025.

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]