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IDE-JETRO Recruitment of Librarians for 2011

as of November 9, 2010


IDE-JETRO finished applications for librarian positions.

Available positions

Librarians

Qualifications

  • a Master’s degree or its equivalent (or expect to be awarded a master’s degree no later than March 2011).

  • OR
  • a Bachelor’s degree with Librarian’s Certificate.

  • AND
  • Proficiency in Japanese.
  • How to apply

    1. Documents

    1. Curriculum Vitae with a recent photograph. You can download a template below. doc.
    2. An essay explaining your motivation for applying for the position (Your essay, in English or Japanese, should not exceed one A4 size page.)
    3. All university academic transcripts.
    4. Copies of degrees and certificates
    5. A self-addressed envelope (24 x 33 cm) (with a 120-yen stamp for Japan-based applicants) to allow us to inform you of the result of your application
    6. A librarian’s certificate (if you possess one)

    2. Submission

    • Send your application and all supporting materials to
      IDE-JETRO,
      Recruitment, Research Personnel Division,
      Research Planning Department,
      3-2-2, Wakaba, Mihama-ku, Chiba-shi, Chiba 261-8545 JAPAN.
      On the envelope, clearly print “Application materials” and specify the position you are applying for in red. Please note that application materials will not be returned (except books).

    3. Application period

    • October 12 to November 8, 2010 (All applications must received by November 8)

    Evaluation procedure

    1.First screening: examination of documents
    * Shortlisted applicants will be notified of details for second screening at the end of November.
    2.Second screening: written examination (general knowledge, short essay, and English) (to be held at the end of November)
    3.Third screening: oral examination and presentation in English or Japanese (to be held in mid-December)

    Employment period

    Employment will begin on April 1, 2011.

    Remuneration

    Salary will be determined on the basis of age and work experience, as per organizational regulations.

    Please address all inquiries to:

    IDE-JETRO, Recruitment, Research Personnel Division, Research Planning Department,
    Email: recruit@ide.go.jp / Tel: 81 43 299 9400 / Fax: 81 43 299 9724
    Questions can be sent to the above e-mail address (Please note that we cannot respond to questions about screening).

    Confidentiality

    All documents submitted will be handled with the utmost care in accordance with JETRO's rules for the protection of personal information and will be used only for employment screening purposes. The information will not be divulged, assigned, or loaned to any third party without legitimate reason. All submitted documents will not be returned (except books).