{"id":19889,"date":"2011-06-08T10:07:42","date_gmt":"2011-06-08T14:07:42","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/jetwit.com\/wordpress\/?p=19889"},"modified":"2011-06-08T10:07:42","modified_gmt":"2011-06-08T14:07:42","slug":"job-embassy-of-japan-political-researcher-dc","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/jetwit.com\/wordpress\/2011\/06\/08\/job-embassy-of-japan-political-researcher-dc\/","title":{"rendered":"Job: Embassy of Japan, Political Researcher (DC)"},"content":{"rendered":"

Via via JETAA DC<\/strong>. Posted by Dipika Soni<\/a> (Ishikawa-ken<\/a>, 2003-06)<\/strong>. Dipika has recently moved back to London as is currently looking for new work opportunities related to Japan, translation, or other fields. She is also the former vocalist for the Japanese hardcore punk band DEGRADE<\/a>. <\/p>\n

*Note: If you apply for this position, please let them know you learned of it from JETwit. Thanks.<\/em><\/p>\n

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Job Position:<\/strong> Embassy of Japan, Political Researcher (DC)<\/p>\n

Job Details:<\/strong><\/p>\n

The Embassy of Japan is seeking an individual for the position of Political Researcher. The Embassy offers group health insurance coverage, paid vacation and sick leave. Salary is commensurate with experience month.<\/p>\n

  • Candidate must be a U.S. citizen or a U.S. Green Card holder.\n<\/li>\n
  • Work Hours: Monday-Friday 9 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.\n<\/li>\n

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    Principal Responsibilities:
    \n<\/strong>
    \n* Giving a daily briefing to diplomats on key US politics developments reported by major newspapers.
    \n* Researching US political trends in general and specific events and developments of significance.
    \n* Assisting diplomats in meeting with individuals such as Congressional staff and political consultants.
    \n* Other responsibilities as needed and appropriate.<\/p>\n

    Requirements:
    \n<\/strong>
    \n* Language Skills: Fluent English and Japanese. Ability to write a formal letter and other official documents in good English and Japanese.
    \n* Ability to use a computer and applications such as Microsoft Windows, Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
    \n* Office experience preferred.
    \n* Bachelor’s degree in Political Science or equivalent experience.<\/p>\n

    How to apply:<\/strong><\/p>\n

    Please send your resume with cover letter no later than June 15, 2011<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

    By Mail:<\/strong>
    \nAttn: Political Section
    \nEmbassy of Japan
    \n2520 Massachusetts Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 20008<\/p>\n

    By E-mail:<\/strong>
    \npolitics-recruit201 1@ws.mofa. go.jp<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

    * Inquiries will not be answered by phone or in person. Selected applicants will be contacted for an interview.<\/p>\n

    Original link:
    \n    http:\/\/www.us. emb-japan. go.jp\/english\/ html\/politicalop en052611. html<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

    Via via JETAA DC. Posted by Dipika Soni (Ishikawa-ken, 2003-06). Dipika has recently moved back to London as is currently looking for new work opportunities related to Japan, translation, or other fields. She is also the former vocalist for the Japanese hardcore punk band DEGRADE. *Note: If you apply for this position, please let them […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":40,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_monsterinsights_skip_tracking":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_active":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_note":"","_monsterinsights_sitenote_category":0,"_jetpack_newsletter_access":"","_jetpack_dont_email_post_to_subs":false,"_jetpack_newsletter_tier_id":0,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paywalled_content":false,"_jetpack_feature_clip_id":0,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":"","jetpack_publicize_message":"","jetpack_publicize_feature_enabled":true,"jetpack_social_post_already_shared":false,"jetpack_social_options":{"image_generator_settings":{"template":"highway","default_image_id":0,"font":"","enabled":false},"version":2},"jetpack_post_was_ever_published":false},"categories":[3],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-19889","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-jobs"],"aioseo_notices":[],"aioseo_head":"\n\t\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t