Assistant researcher

Duties and responsibility

1. To assist in the organization of meetings, workshops, and training programmes under the Hyogo Trust Fund project on “Community Based Disaster Management (CBDM)”.
2. To assist in the preparation of brochures, proceedings, presentations, and other informational material, including web pages;
3. To assist in preparing project documents (evaluation and monitoring report, progress report, etc.) and maintain a record of them;
4. To manage a registration process of interns and volunteers and follow-up on their tasks;
5. To undertake any other duties related to the day-to-day functioning of the office; and
6. Any other duties which are assigned by the Coordinator of the Hyogo Office.

Requirement

1. Undergraduate degree from University.
2. Practical skills in computer application, including office environment (word processing, spreadsheet) database application, illustrators, etc.
3. Knowledge and work experience related to community activities, disaster management, regional development, and/or climate change adaptation would be an advantage.
4. Good communication skills and ability to work as a team.
5. A good command of English (written and spoken) and Japanese.
6. Knowledge of and/or exposure to developing countries, if any, would be advantageous.