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Job: Government Affairs Job Opening in Tokyo

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via Jet alum Marea Pariser. Posted by Dipika Soni (Ishikawa-ken, 2003-06). Dipika currently works as an in-house translator for PFU (a Fujitsu company) in Kahoku-shi, Ishikawa-ken. She is also the vocalist for the Japanese hardcore punk band DEGRADE.

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Job Position: Government Affairs Job Opening in Tokyo

Job Details:

Aflac International Inc. in Tokyo is looking for a Government Affairs Specialist to handle a wide range of duties as a member of a highly-effective government relations team. Aflac — the #1 life insurance provider in Japan in terms of policies in force — is a Fortune 200 company with more than $14 billion in annual revenues in Japan.

Responsibilities include researching and writing policy papers, presentations, and other advocacy materials; close monitoring of legislative and regulatory developments in Japan and the United States; providing a variety of staff support for senior executives; and project management, including event planning. A close attention to detail, multitasking, and the ability to work under tight deadlines are all key skills for this position.

Compensation competitive and commensurate with experience and skills.

Requirements:

  • Strong interest in public policy
  • Superior English writing ability (native English a must)
  • Business-level Japanese
  • Graduate degree preferred (international affairs or related field)
  • 3+ years of professional experience
  • Strong Word and PowerPoint skills
  • Excellent organizational, communications, and teamwork skills
  • A sense of humor

    • Note: The person does not have to be living in Japan currently

    Contact:

    Nathaniel Graddy
    graddy_n@aflac.co.jp


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