Research Assistant

Position description

The Mission of Japan to the EU is looking for a Research Assistant to join the Press and Public Diplomacy Section. The starting date for the position is expected to be from the end of September 2024.

Main Duties:

• Monitor and make daily news updates on key policy debates in the EU that are relevant to the Mission;
• Produce social media content and monitoring on X in particular;
• Draft speeches, letters, and correspondence in English for the Mission when needed;
• Compile clear, concise and informative reports on meetings and events in Brussels – e.g. think tank events, conferences, press briefings etc.

Other Tasks:

• Overall support to the Press and Public Diplomacy Section e.g. conducting general administrative tasks, writing/sending letters and emails, managing and maintaining contacts lists etc.;
• Assist with organisation of events organized by the Mission;
• Carry out other general administrative tasks as requested.

Qualifications

• Native level of English;
• Work experience with a demonstrated ability in research, analysis, and documentation;
• Experience of managing a website and an organisational social media account;
• A sound knowledge of the functioning of the European institutions and the decision-making process at EU level would be an asset;
• Excellent drafting and editing skills with a strong attention to detail;
• Reading ability in Japanese would be an asset;
• Good knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.);
• Ability to legally work in the EU.

Application instructions

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