Global Challenges Officer

Main Purpose of Job: To support the Global Challenges Team in the UK’s engagement and partnership with Japan on a range of high-profile topics, focused on international development, humanitarian and global health issues. The jobholder will need to be flexible in adapting to changing priorities. A positive mindset, enthusiasm and willingness to do and learn new things are essential. Key Responsibilities: - Research, Reporting and Policy Support (30%): Researching and reporting on Japanese policies that the team covers (international development, humanitarian and global health issues) and supporting preparation of policy products. Working with the team to coordinate policy in the Japan Network, and with London on international development, humanitarian and global health issues. - Stakeholder Engagement and Relationship Management (20%): Identifying relevant stakeholders, developing contacts and preparing engagements, particularly with Government of Japan. - Events and Visits Management (20%): Supporting logistics, planning and delivery for visits and events, including Ministerial visits from the UK. Preparing public communications in conjunction with our Media team. - Team Operations and Administrative Support (20%): Administrative support for the team, including arranging meetings, managing online files and information databases, and working with the AA support officer on budget and correspondence. - Supporting Wider Organisational Priorities (10%): Contributing to the Embassy’s corporate objectives. Job Requirements: Essential qualifications, skills and experience: - Excellent communication and interpersonal skills in Japanese and English. - Comfortable with all standard Microsoft Office software. - Language Requirement: This role requires written and spoken proficiency in both English and Japanese. Fluency (minimum of C2 level for CEFR framework) in English language and business level (minimum of high B2) in Japanese. Desirable qualifications, skills and experience: - Knowledge of Japanese government structures and processes. - Knowledge of any of the issues covered by the team (including international development, humanitarian assistance and topics related to international assistance). Required behaviours: - Delivering at Pace, Making Effective Decisions, Managing a Quality Service, Working Together. Working Conditions: - Normal working hours: 9:00-17:30 (core time: 10:00-16:00). - 2 days off per week (Saturday and Sunday). - 12 public holidays (mixture of the UK and Japan holidays). - Annual leave (25 days per year). - Full-time employee.