Assistant for Political, Culture, and Public Relations Section at Embassy of Japan

VACANCY

The Embassy of Japan in Malawi has a vacancy for 1 (One) Assistant for Political, Culture, and Public Relations Section.

1. Vacant Position

• Title: Assistant for Political, Culture and Public Relations section
• Number of vacancy: 1 (One)
• Contract period: One year
• It is renewable annually if the performance assessment is satisfactory. Signing of the contract is subject to 3 (Three) month probationary period.
• Location: Embassy of Japan in Malawi (Plot No. 14/191, Petroda Glass House, P.O. 30780, Lilongwe 3, Malawi)
• Salary, bonus and allowance will be determined according to the skills and experiences of the successful candidate.
• Full-time (38 hours 45 minutes/week).
• The position will require occasional overtime work (including evenings, weekends and/or holidays).
• Working Hours: Mon – Fri: 8:00 to 17:00 (Lunch break: 12:00 to 13:15)
• Holidays: Malawian holidays and selected Japanese national holidays.
• Annual leave: Provided according to the number of years of service.

2. Job Description

• Drafting speech, note verbale, communication materials such as press release and articles.
• Creating and updating Embassy’s homepage and social media accounts (FB and X).
• Correcting and analyzing information about domestic and foreign affairs
• Supporting Embassy’s cultural events
• Maintaining and expanding strong working relationships with governmental entities, media organizations, educational institutions, cultural bodies, and other key stakeholders of the section
• Other administrative and logistical work assigned by the Chief of the Section

3. Qualification

• Must be able to legally work in Malawi
• Must hold an undergraduate degree.
• Native-level English skills (orally and written)
• Knowledge of Japan, Japanese language and culture will be highly considered.
• Excellent social media management skills
• Basic computer skills for the Microsoft Office
• Inter-cultural adaptation ability, high sense of responsibility, and communication skills
• Being sociable and a good team player

5. Method Of Application

• Deadline: 20th June 202
• Submission Instructions: Please submit the following documents in PDF format via e-mail to [email protected] by the deadline. The subject of your e-mail must be: “Application for
  Political, Culture, and Public Relations Assistant / (family name, first name)”.

Application Documents

(1) Application Form. * Please use the Application Form template which can be found on our HP. * Make sure to include telephone numbers in the “Application Form”. (2)A picture or scanned copy of your identity card. (3)A picture or scanned copy of university/college diploma/degree.   (4)A picture(s) or scanned copy of certificates that show your qualifications/skills, if any.

Incomplete applications will not be considered.

4. Selection Process

(1) Application documents screening
(2) 1st interview with essay exam and computer skills assessment
(3) 2nd interview

• Only successful candidates will be contacted for the 1st and 2nd interviews.
• Reference verification may be conducted during the selection period.