Research Assistant , Mission of Japan to the EU

Mission of Japan to the EU

Brussels, Belgium

Main Duties:

• Liaising with the European Parliament to support the Mission’s activities;
• Compilation of clear and informative reports of events in the EU institutions (e.g. committees, delegations and plenaries at the European Parliament), think tank events, conferences, etc., in Brussels;
• Following policy debate developments in Brussels, and researching and compiling reports on Japanese and EU issues of relevance to the Mission.

Other Tasks:

• Researching, drafting, editing and writing official correspondence for the Mission;
• English check of the Mission’s external English language output;
• Overall support to the Head of the Press and Public Diplomacy Section e.g. conducting general administrative tasks, making reservations, writing/sending letters and emails, drafting lists of participants with Excel, etc.;
• Other general administrative duties and any other duties as may be assigned.

Requirements:

• Master’s degree in relevant fields;
• A sound knowledge of the functioning of the European institutions and the decision-making process at EU level;
• Work experience and demonstrated ability of research, analysis, and documentation; professional experience in EU institutions, particularly the European Parliament, would be an asset;
• Excellent organisational and coordination skills;
• Excellent written and spoken English (Native or Excellent English language ability);
• Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook etc.). Knowledge/experience of web site management and web page creation using Dreamweaver, HTML and Photoshop would be an asset;
• Work Permit for non-EU citizens.

This is a full time position. Only short-listed applicants will be contacted.

Please send your CV and cover letter in English to: james.outterson@eu.mofa.go.jp.