Recruitment of Part-time Research Assistant at JICA Ogata Research Institute (Research of Politics and Governance Cluster)

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Resarch Assistant

Through policy-oriented academic research, JICA Ogata Sadako Research Institute for Peace and Development (JICA Ogata Research Institute) intends to enhance the effectiveness of development cooperation in developing countries and contribute to formulation of the international development cooperation trend. Applicants to this post are expected to contribute to the promotion of JICA Ogata Research Institute research projects in collaboration with other researchers and practitioners.

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The New Dynamics of Peace and Development in the Indo-Pacific: How Countries in the Region Proactively Interact with China

Research Assistant is expected to undertake the following tasks related to a new project currently being prepared concerning the future direction of Japan's Official Development Assistance (ODA), as well as the ongoing project titled "The New Dynamics of Peace and Development in the Indo-Pacific: How Countries in the Region Proactively Interact with China”.
1. Assist researchers in collecting relevant data, conducting extensive literature review, indexing and contributing to writing outputs relevant to the implementation of the research project.
2. Assist in copyediting research outputs (journal articles, books, working papers, policy notes, etc.).
3. Develop data visualization documents for the dissemination of research findings (flyers, brochures, research reports, web articles, social networks, etc.).
4. Take notes and minutes during interviews, meetings, workshops, etc. if required.
5. Support coordinating and providing logistical assistance to implement international workshops, meetings, and conferences related to the research.
6. Support correspondence with internal and external researchers and resource persons as delegated by the lead researchers.
7. Assist in a series of preparations and operations related to the formation of a successor to this project.
8. Conduct other tasks related (including publication tasks) upon request from the researchers in the institutes.
9. Provide assistance with dataset construction, data cleaning and other related tasks if statistical analysis is to be used in this or other projects.

In principle 3 days in a week
(There will be some flexibility in the number of working days and working hours per week depending on the applicant's schedule. )
Working hour at the Institute: 9:30-17:45 including 45minutes lunch break.
※As remote work is permitted, the modality of work will be discussed once recruited. During the
contract period, attendance at office may be required depending on the situation.

JICA Ogata Sadako Research Institute for Peace and Development (Tokyo), and other places.
10-5, Ichigaya Honmura-cho, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo 162-8433, JAPAN

Required qualifications include:
(1) Master's degree (or equivalent degree including work experience) in International Relations or related areas.
(2) Has relevant research background in the field of International Relations, Political Science, Law, Public Administration, Development Studies, Economics, and Area Studies.
(3) English language skills sufficient to successfully complete the tasks mentioned above (TOEIC score of 800 or above, TOEFL (PBT) score of 574 or above, TOEFL (CBT) score of 230 or above, TOEFL (iBT) score of 89 or above, or equivalent).
(4) This position is open to all nationalities. Applicants of foreign nationalities are required to have an appropriate visa/permission to work in Japan and an N1 level Japanese Language Proficiency Test due to the high volume of translation work required.

1. Position: Part-time Research Assistant
2. Contract Period: 01/08/2025～31/03/2026（tentative)
※The contract can be extended if both parties agree.
3. Remuneration: To be determined based on the research assistant's qualifications and in accordance with provisions of JICA.
4. Commuting expenses: To be paid.
5. Social Insurance: None.

13/June/2025 midday

01/August /2025
Please indicate in your e-mail when you send the application documents if it is difficult to start the contract from 1/August /2025.

1. CV
　※Please use the attached CV format (include photo) and provide contact information of two referees.
　※Please submit language certificate, if available. Otherwise, indicate a self-evaluation of your language skill in the CV.

2. Reason for Applying to the Position (including relations to your academic activities)
3. Photocopy of Degree Certificate(s) and Academic Transcript(s)

【How to Send】
Application documents must be sent by e-mail to drisaiyou@jica.go.jp
　※Please indicate in the e-mail subject line: “Application for RA (Politics and Governance Cluster)”. Make sure to put your name and application document number in all your attached files.
　※Please note that we cannot receive e-mail attachements exceeding 5MB. If application documents exceed 5MB, please send them in several e-mails. If a single file exceeds 5MB, please contact us.
　※Please note that we cannot receive applications in compressed file format (ZIP, LHA, CAB, TGZ, TAR and ARA etc.)

※We can also accept the application documents via PARTNER system.

※Application Deadline: noon 13/06/2025

※Application documents will not be returned.
※All personal information submitted will be used solely for the purpose of selection and contract administration.
※Please contact us if you DO NOT receive confirmation message from us within 2 working days after you submit your application by e-mail.

・Result of the first selection will be informed by e-mail.
・The second selection (interview) will be held on the dates and times listed below. Please be sure to clearly indicate in your application email the multiple dates and times you would like to be interviewed. Applicants who passed the first selection will be notified of the designated interview date and time by e-mail notification of the results of the first selection.
1. 1/July/2025 A.M.11:00～12:00 midday
2. 2/July/2025 A.M.11:00～12:00 midday
3. 4/July/2025 A.M.11:00～12:00 midday
※We cannot respond to inquiries about selection results.
※Other inquiries can be accepted at drisaiyou@jica.go.jp. We cannot respond to inquiries via phone.

JICA Ogata Sadako Research Institute for Peace and Development, Administration Division
10-5, Ichigaya Honmura-cho, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo 162-8433, JAPAN
E-mail: drisaiyou@jica.go.jp

We are looking for proactive team players to support not only research activities but also project coordination. Experience working with data in research or project settings is highly valued. We also welcome reapplications from those who have applied previously.