The Embassy of Japan is pleased to announce that the 2010 JET (Japan Exchange and Teaching) Programme has an opening for one Filipino citizen to work as Coordinator for International Relations (CIR) in Hokkaido Prefecture, Japan.
Interested Filipinos, who satisfy the following requirements may apply;
• with bachelor's degree, and preferably graduates of Japanese language studies or those with Japanese language learning experience in Japan
• with good command of English, and
• with high proficiency of Japanese language, including translation and interpretation (JLPT Level 2 or above).
Deadline for submission of applications along with necessary documents is on 24 March 2010 .
The JET Programme , which started in 1987, seeks to enhance internationalization in Japan by promoting mutual understanding between Japan and other nations. Under the Programme, CIR participants engage in assisting the following activities at the Contracting Organization ( Obihiro City ):
• Projects related to international activities carried out by the Contracting Organization. Such activities may include: editing, translating and compiling brochures into a foreign language; assisting in planning, designing and implementing international exchange programmes including economic exchange programmes; assisting in hosting official guests from abroad and interpreting at events for overseas visitors or for local foreign community residents.
• Language instruction of employees of Contracting Organizations and local residents.
• Planning and participating in activities of local private groups or organizations engaging in international exchange.
• Exchange activities related to local residents' cross-cultural awareness and understanding.
• Other duties as specified by the Contracting Organization.
The Programme is conducted by local authorities and other organizations of Japan in cooperation with the Ministry of Public Management, Home Affairs, Posts and Telecommunications, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology, and the Council of Local Authorities for International Relations.
Guidelines and application forms for the 2010 JET Programme are now available at the Japan Information and Culture Center (JICC) library. It can also be downloaded at the Embassy of Japan website - www.ph.emb-japan.go.jp .
You can also visit the following sites for more information:
www.mofa.go.jp/j_info/visit/jet/outline.html
www.jetprogramme.org .
Japan Information and Culture Center (JICC)
Embassy of Japan
2627 Roxas Boulevard , Pasay City 1300
Tel #: (02) 551-5710 local 2311, 2315 and 2317
