Embassy of Japan / Employment Opportunity – Economic Assistant

The Embassy of Japan in the Republic of Moldova is seeking a qualified individual for the position of an economic assistant. Please see the description of the vacancy below:

1. Post offered
- Local assistant for economic affairs and economic cooperation

2. Main responsibilities
- gathering economic information from various sources, analyzing and reporting on economic issues and economic cooperation

- establishing and maintaining contacts with stakeholders in public and private sectors

- organizing meetings and events in the area of economic cooperation
- supporting the implementation of development projects and programs

- translating relevant documents and interpreting for the Japanese diplomats in English/ Romanian/ Russian

 
3. Qualifications and requirements

- citizenship of the Republic of Moldova

- bachelor’s degree or higher in economics, finance, business, social science, public administration, or international relations

- good knowledge of Moldova’s economic and financial developments and trends, understanding of Moldova’s political and social structures
- fluency in English, Romanian and Russian (to be tested)

- previous work experience in a similar position would be an advantage

4. Terms and conditions
- starting date of work: February 2024 (upon consultation)
- working hours: 9:00 am – 5:45 pm, Monday through Friday

- observance of the Moldovan and some Japanese public holidays
- the gross monthly remuneration starts at 900 USD.

5. Applications
- applicants are requested to download the (https://www.md.emb-japan.go.jp/itpr_ja/11_000001_00404.html), fill it out in English and send it back to: japan.chisinau@ci.mofa.go.jp by e-mail by 14 January 2024. Please, enclose an electronic file of your passport-type photo and a letter of motivation (up to one page)
- any documents submitted to the Embassy in the course of this application procedure will not be returned.