The Embassy of Japan in Norway is seeking a political clerk

Main Duties:
- Information gathering, analysis, translation and reporting of Norwegian foreign and domestic policy areas;
- Information gathering, analysis, translation and reporting of Norwegian defense policy areas;
- Coordination and networking with Embassy partners;
- Other duties as designated by the Embassy.
 
Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree or above, or equivalent education degree;
- Fluent in Norwegian and English (both speaking and writing);
- Analytical writing and communication skills;
- Good command of computer skills such as Word, Excel, Powerpoint and use of applications of webmeetings;
- Flexibility and ingenuity.
 
Conditions:
- This is a temporary replacement position for another clerk who is on parental leave.
- Contract period begins on 1 November 2021 and concluding on 3 June 2022 (working hours: 7 hours per day, 35 hours per week, Monday to Friday);
- Overtime will be required on average 4-5 times a month; overtime allowance to be calculated at an hourly rate stipulated by the Embassy;
- Salary will depend upon the education and experience of the successful candidate but is expected to be approximately NOK34,500 per month.
 
Documents required:
- Application letter (in English);
- CV in required format (in English; CV form can be downloaded via link below)             
- Copy of main page of passport;
- Copy of residence permit (if you are neither a Norwegian citizen nor an EEA national).
 
Application to be sent to:
By e-mail:  
info@os.mofa.go.jp

            or

by post:
Embassy of Japan in Norway
C/O Administration Section
P/O Box 4060 AMB
0244 Oslo

If you send your application by post, please inform us of this via e-mail.
Please note: documents will not be returned.
 
Acknowledgment of receipt should be received by applicants within one working day after submission. If you have not received a receipt, please contact us by phone on 22 01 29 00.
 
Deadline:
- Applications must reach us no later than 16 September 2021.
 
Interview and examination:
The Embassy will conduct primary screening of applicants by means of submitted documents. Successful candidates will be contacted for interviews. A performance test is also conducted for about an hour during the interview.
 
For more information, please contact Ms. Midori Ujibe, Administration Section, on 22 01 29 00.