Job Opportunity (Political, Cultural & Public Affairs Section)

Job Opportunity

1. Position: Political, Cultural and Public Affairs Assistant
2. Key responsibilities include the followings but not limited to:

• Create daily political summary of major Pakistan news.
• Analyze and brief on the situation in Pakistan regarding domestic and foreign affairs.
• Media coordination and liaison with media house.
• Support organizing and coordinating cultural events such as film screenings, concerts, art exhibitions, Japanese language speech contests, etc. (conducting all logistical arrangements, including securing venues, serving as liaison with partner organizations, coordinating event publicity, etc.).
• Prepare press releases in English and Urdu, draft speech, and talking points, and schedule appointments for diplomats.
• Carry out other logistical and administrative duties as assigned.

 3. Requirements:

• University degree or higher (Political Science and International Relation majors are preferable).
• Preference will be given to the candidates with an experience of studying abroad.
• High proficiency in both spoken and written English and Urdu is must. Excellent skills in English to Urdu translation and vice-versa.
• Ability to properly summarize, analyze, and explain articles or texts about political domain in English and Urdu (possess an objective point of view).
• A person with a passion for Japanese culture.
• Japanese is not a must but preferable (English and Urdu will be tested).
• Excellent organizational skills, keen attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Responsible figure with high integrity and honesty.
• Proficiency in computer skills (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint)

4. Expected Start Date:
Mid-August (subject to change depending on the progress of the procedure).
 
5. How to Apply (Deadline June 30, 2024):
Candidates meeting the above criteria shall kindly apply with the submission of the following document via an electronic data.
Please send your email to recruit@kr.mofa.go.jp by June 30, 2024, with “Culture + your name” as the subject line for the email.

1. Curriculum Vitae with a face-sized photo
2. A short essay on how you view Japan-Pakistan cultural relations, and your ambitions in how you can contribute, as our colleague, to further strengthen Japan-Pakistan friendship.
3. Copy of CNIC

Note:
After review of applications, leading applicants will be invited to interviews and written exams. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.