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Scholarship Opportunity in Japan
« on: March 02, 2010, 10:56:06 AM »
The 2010 JET (Japan Exchange and Teaching) program has an opening for one Filipino citizen to work as Coordinator for International Relations (CIR) in Hokkaido Prefecture, Japan, the Japanese embassy here said.

Interested Filipinos with the following requirements may apply: bachelor’s degree, and preferably graduates of Japanese language studies or those with Japanese language learning experience in Japan; with good command of English; and with high proficiency of Japanese language, including translation and interpretation (JLPT Level 2 or above).

Deadline for submission of applications along with necessary documents is on 24 March 2010.

The JET program, which started in 1987, seeks to enhance internationalization in Japan by promoting mutual understanding between Japan and other nations. Under the program, CIR participants engage in assisting the following activities at the contracting organization (Obihiro City in this case):

* projects related to international activities carried out by the contracting organization. Such activities may include: editing, translating, and compiling brochures into a foreign language; assisting in planning, designing, and implementing international exchange programs including economic exchange programs; assisting in hosting official guests from abroad and interpreting at events for overseas visitors or for local foreign community residents.

* language instruction of employees of contracting organizations and local residents;

* planning and participating in activities of local private groups or organizations engaging in international exchange;

* exchange activities related to local residents’ cross-cultural awareness and understanding; and

* other duties as specified by the contracting organization.

The program is conducted by local authorities and other organizations of Japan in cooperation with the Ministry of Public Management, Home Affairs, Posts and Telecommunications, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology, and the Council of Local Authorities for International Relations.

Guidelines and application forms for the 2010 JET program are now available at the Japan Information and Culture Center (JICC) library. It can also be downloaded at the embassy of Japan website. - PDI

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