Recruitment of Part-time Research assistant （Research on Human Security）

The JICA Ogata Research Institute is open to part-time research assistant to perform research project-related services. We welcome your active participation in advancing research at the JICA Ogata Research Institute through collaboration with other researchers and practitioners.

As a research assistant, you will be responsible for performing the following services under the research project titled the “Research on Human Security for Editorial Coordination of the Publication of Handbook."
1. Support for literature reviews and case studies; and
2. Information gathering and reporting through attendance at JICA’s internal and external seminars; and
3. Other support tasks related to the organization of regular meetings, internal study sessions, seminars, and public seminars held as part of the above research project; and
4. Provide support for related tasks in other research projects as needed (including arranging communication activities, etc.).

Contract type：Commission（In principle, 2 days in a week. However, as this is subject to change depending on the progress of projects, it is possible that weeks may arise in which no work is required, or in which the number of working days exceeds 2 days.）
Contract Period：September 1, 2026～March 31, 2027（tentative）
Remuneration： From 12,520 yen per day (Based on experience and qualifications, in accordance with the OGATA research institute’s guidelines.)
Transportation expenses：To be paid.
Social insurance：None
As this is a commissioned contract, no specific performing hours are set (JICA Ogata Research Institute's standard working hours are weekdays from 9:30 to 17:45 [including a 45-minute break]). The specific number of performing days, days of the week, and hours will be determined in consultation with the research team.

Performances may be conducted either at JICA Ogata Research Institute or remotely. The specific methods for carrying out the work will be determined in consultation with the relevant researchers after the contract has been concluded, and attendance at the workplace may be required as necessary during the contract period, depending on circumstances.

Required qualifications include:
1. Master's degree (or equivalent, or soon to be) in the above research fields
2. Has relevant research background on Human Security Research
3. English language skills sufficient for conducting literature review, meeting participation and note taking (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. While this position is open to all nationalities, applicants of foreign nationalities are required to have appropriate visa/permission to work in Japan.

July 14, 2026

September 1, 2026
Please let us know in your application submission email if the above start is difficult for you.

1. If you wish to withdraw your application after submitting your documents, please notify us promptly.
2. Personal information submitted during the application process will be used only for the selection and contract procedures. Application materials will not be returned.
3. Please contact us if you DO NOT receive confirmation message from us within 2 working days after you submit your application by e-mail.

Please submit the following documents via email. Application documents will not be returned.

2. Reason for Applying to the Position (including relations to your academic activities)
3. Photocopy of Degree Certificate(s) and Academic Transcript(s)
4. Copies of documents proving the eligibility requirements (language proficiency)
■ Email Subject: Please mention “Regarding the Recruitment of a Part-time Research Assistant (Research on Human Security)”.
■ Email message: Please clarify any preferences regarding your start date or desired interview dates and times.
■ Attachment filename: Please include your name in the filename.
ex: (Name) CV
■ Please note that we cannot receive e-mail attachments exceeding 5MB. If application documents exceed 5MB, please send them in several e-mails. If a single file exceeds 5MB, please contact us.
■ Regarding the application documents, we are unable to download files sent via links due to our network security. We kindly ask that you attach the files directly to the body of your email when sending them.
■ Please note that we cannot receive applications in compressed file format (ZIP, LHA, CAB, TGZ, TAR and ARA etc.)

Selection will be conducted on the following schedule (subject to change).
1. Application deadline　July 14, 2026
2. Document screening　Until July 28, 2026
3. Interview　
July 30, 2026 p.m. 3:00～p.m. 5:00
July 31, 2026 a.m. 10:00～p.m. 12:00
August 5, 2026 a.m. 10:00～p.m.12:00
August 6, 2026 a.m. 10:00～p.m.12:00
4. Final selection　Until the end of August

・Research members confirm schedules and share tasks during meetings, freely exchanges opinions. How many days per week you perform and whether you work remotely will be determined through the discussion with the research members based on the progress of the research.
・We cannot respond to inquiries regarding the screening process. For all other questions, please contact us via email.

JICA Ogata Sadako Research Institute for Peace and Development　Administration Division Recruitment Team
Address：10-5 Ichigayahonmuracho Shinjuku-Ku, Tokyo
Email：drisaiyou@jica.go.jp