Recruitment: Research Assistant

2024/12/3
The Mission of Japan to the EU is looking for a Research Assistant at the Political Section. 

The starting date for the position is expected to be around February 2025.
 
1) Main Duties
  • Research on issues related to the EU, including those of the European Parliament.
  • Attend in person/virtual meetings and conferences – e.g. think tank events, conferences, press briefings etc- and write reports. 
  • Accompany diplomats in meetings, write reports, and if requested, provide interpretation. 
  • Monitor and report daily news updates on key policy issues in the EU relevant to the Mission.
  • Draft speeches, letters, and correspondence in English for the Mission.
2) Other Tasks
  • Assist the Political Section e.g. conducting general administrative tasks, answering phone calls, writing/sending letters and emails, drafting lists of participants with Excel etc.
  • Assist with organisation of events within the Mission.
  • Carry out other general administrative tasks as requested.
3) Requirements
  • Work experience with a demonstrated ability in research, analysis, and documentation.
  • Sound knowledge of the functioning of the EU institutions, the decision-making process at EU level, and legal issues would be an asset.
  • Excellent drafting and editing skills with a strong attention to detail.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English (native level)
  • Language skills in Japanese and French would be an asset.
  • Good knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.).
  • Work permit required for Non-EU citizens.
4) Working Conditions
  • Salary will depend on experiences (possibility of an increase in the future)
  • Overtime (in accordance with Belgian legislation)
  • Year-end bonus (If registered in December)
  • Assistance with transportation costs
5) Working hours
  • Monday to Friday
  • Full time (in accordance with Belgian legislation) 35h/week
6) Place of work
At the office of the Mission of Japan to the EU (in Brussels)
 
7) Employment contract 
At the end of the fixed-term employment period, a transition to a permanent contract will be discussed depending on the evaluation of the performance.
 
8) Application Process
Please email your CV, cover letter (one page) and a reference letter with subject line in the format “Research Assistant_Last Name” to recruit@eu.mofa.go.jp
 
Application deadline: 28th of December 2024.
 
Written exam and interviews will take place January 2025.
 
Starting date: An ideal starting date will be around February 2025.

Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted. Submitted documents will not be returned.