Jul 19

Job: Researcher, Congressional Affairs Section – Embassy of Japan (Washington, DC)

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Position: Researcher, Congressional Affairs Section
Posted by: Embassy of Japan
Location: Washington, DC, USA
Contract: Full-Time

Thanks to JET alum Lucas Young for passing this job posting along!
The Embassy of Japan is seeking a highly motivated, team-oriented individual for the position of Researcher. This individual is primarily responsible for research on Members of the US Congress and procedures of the US Congress.

The Embassy offers group health insurance coverage, paid vacation and sick leave. Working hours are 9:00 am – 5:30 pm, Monday through Friday, with lunch time receptionist duty once a month and the occasional weeknight and/or weekend event (paid overtime). Salary is commensurate with experience. The minimum monthly base salary for this position is 4,400 USD.

Please note: Candidates must be a U.S. citizen or a U.S. green card holder. Screening will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. Only successful candidates will be contacted. Successful candidates will be requested to submit their background check information.

Responsibilities

• Conduct research to create bios and background memos about members of Congress in the following areas: foreign policy interests, sponsored legislation, prior committee membership, and current interests
• Conduct research on procedural or policy issues related to the US Congress, especially on US domestic policy and the legislative process, and explain orally or in writing to the members of the Congressional Affairs Section, as well as other staff within the Embassy
• Attend meetings with diplomats and write memos. Having the ability to write memos in Japanese is a plus

• (If possible) Translate into Japanese or summarize in Japanese any English documents upon request from members of the Congressional Affairs Section
• Attend Congressional events and write memos as well as build networks with relevant participants
• Assist in organizing Congressional events such as deciding on the venue, drafting invitations, managing the guest list, managing logistics, and coordinating with Congressional staff
• Assist in managing itineraries, setting up appointments, and managing logistics for delegations from Japan
• Meet with Congressional staff on legislative issues of interest to the Embassy and report to members of the Congressional Affairs Section
• Perform other responsibilities as needed and appropriate

Required and Preferred Qualifications:

• Language Skills
• Ability to effectively respond to questions from the Congress Section, other staff, and the general public in English
• Ability to communicate verbally and in writing to individuals and groups in English and to translate documents in Japanese and English
• Mathematical Skills
• Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry and to draw and interpret graphical representations of data

Reasoning Skills:

• Ability to apply knowledge and sense of understanding to carry-out detailed written or oral instructions
• Ability to analyze and process various documents (contracts, purchase orders, etc.)

Computer Skills: Ability to use a computer and applications such as Microsoft Windows, Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint and be able to design custom reports as necessary

Other Skills: Must be tactful, mature, flexible, and able to successfully manage multiple work tasks simultaneously

Education: Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience

Application Process: Email your resume and cover letter to application@ws.mofa.go.jp by July 28, 2023. Please click here to see the full job description and associated details.