May 20

Job: External Affairs Manager for U.S. Government Affairs – American Chamber of Commerce in Japan (Tokyo, Japan)

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Position: External Affairs Manager for U.S. Government Affairs
Posted by: American Chamber of Commerce in Japan
Location: Tokyo, Japan
Contract: Temporary

The American Chamber of Commerce in Japan is searching for a Temporary External Affairs Manager for U.S. Government Affairs (EAM USG) who will support the ACCJ in handling matters related to the U.S. Government (USG) for the ACCJ for a 3-4 month period between July-October 2016.

Responsibility:

  • USG Relations (information exchange, meetings, Washington, D.C. Doorknock-related briefings, USG Briefings, Embassy Liaison Program, etc.)
  • Gatekeeper for engagement with US Government
  • Administration of the Advocacy Review Process (for any policy positions taken or official public statements made by the ACCJ)

Specific Areas of Responsibility Include:

  • Provide information, analysis and advice to ACCJ members on Chamber advocacy generally, USG policies and activities that affect their business interests in Japan;
  • Identify opportunities for ACCJ input into USG activities, such as Congressional hearings, public comment and other written or personal testimony;
  • Ensure the effectiveness of the “influence” segment of ACCJ activities, recognized as one of the three primary membership benefits, in the following ways, among others;
  • Facilitate the communication and incorporation of ACCJ views into USG policy toward Japan;
  • Help refine the expression of ACCJ policy views through the Advocacy Review Process;
  • Organize and manage meetings, lunches and other events that will facilitate communications between ACCJ leaders and USG representatives;
  • Provide input and advice to the Executive Director, other members of the staff (as necessary) and of the Chamber, regarding their engagement as representatives of the ACCJ with government officials and other key stakeholders.

Other:

  • The preferred candidate is a native-English speaker with excellent English writing abilities. Business Japanese language ability is preferred.
  • The EAM USG uses the Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel and PowerPoint) and FileMaker Pro on a daily basis.
  • Masters degree preferred.

Application Process: To apply, please submit a resume and cover letter to asmith@accj.or.jp.


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