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Job Vacancy Announcement: Program Coordinator – Arts and Culture / PR and Design

The Japan Foundation, Manila (JFM) would like to invite applications for the following positions:

  1. Job Opportunity
No. Title Field Deadline
1 Program Coordinator Arts and Culture / PR and Design 6:00 PM of

March 17, 2025
  1. How to Apply

Please submit the following documents to the JFM via e-mail with the subject line【PCAC-PRD 2025】Applicant’s Name. Successful candidates will be notified and invited for an interview.

  • Duly accomplished JFM Application Form

Download the file from this link: https://tinyurl.com/yc8xufyf

  • Curriculum Vitae (with profile picture taken within 6 months).
  • One copy of a valid ID card (government-issued).
  • One copy of the certificate of graduation/ academic qualifications from a Higher Educational Institution or of advanced diploma
  • Graphic design portfolio or selection of work samples
  • One copy of the certificate of Japanese-Language Proficiency Test (if any).
  1. Contact and Inquiries

The Japan Foundation, Manila

Address: 23F, Pacific Star Bldg., Sen. Gil Puyat Ave. corner Makati Ave., Makati City

TEL: 02-5322-3200

Email: jfm_recruit@jpf.go.jp

(Contact person: Mr. Rolando Samson)

Job Description
Title: Program Coordinator [Arts and Culture / PR Team]
Contract: Contractual (1-year), with possible renewal subject to mutual agreement of both parties.

JFM is recruiting a program coordinator for the field of Arts and Culture. The Program Coordinator will be responsible for managing Arts and Culture projects, as well as Public Relations. This role involves designing, monitoring, and handling the logistics of the Arts and Culture Program, while providing overall support to the team. *

The Program Coordinator is expected to:

  1. To provide support for the Arts and Culture projects, mainly in the field of Arts and Culture and Public Relations, which will be carried out under the initiative of the Japan Foundation. In particular, to provide support for project implementation and assessment, research, and program design/development.
  2. Implementation
    • Assist in smooth and efficient coordination and arrangement in implementing a project which includes coordination with various stakeholders.
  3. Research and Program design and development
    • Conduct field and literature research on the issues relevant to Arts and Culture which include attending seminars, the opening of exhibitions, performances/concerts conducted by local and international organizations. Based on the outcome and observation/evaluation of the research and/or instruction from supervisor(s), prepare the project proposal and develop the framework in consultation with the supervisor(s).
  4. Assessment
    • Prepare assessment reports of each implemented project.

2. To help with Public Relations, which includes creating designs and implementing a marketing strategy/plan and writing and editing an article related to our activities.

3. Promote the Japan Foundation developed Nihongo learning materials and JFM events.

  • Facilitate the promotion of resources related to Arts and Culture and Japanese Language Education, including information about the JF Standard.

4. Engage in other services incidental to the operations of the Arts and Culture Section and PR-Team.

Specifications: 

Preferred Academic Background ·         Arts and Culture, Communications, Fine Arts, IT, and other closely related fields

 
Preferred Experiences ·         A minimum of 5 years of professional experience is required.

·         Preferably with work experience in the field of Arts and Culture, especially in the field of Films, Visual Arts and Performing Arts.

·         Previous experience in organizing public events (onsite/online) and study tour and editing publications.

·         Preferably with work experience in PR and social media, editing and graphic design.
Japanese Proficiency ·         Preferably but not required with JLPT N4/N5 Level
PC skills ·         Basic/Advance level in Adobe Photoshop, InDesign, Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint

·         Excellent English communication skills both written and oral.
Preferred Personality

Traits/skills

 ·         Ability to work proactively, efficiently, and creatively.

·         Team-player

·         Passion for enhancing the skills and knowledge in Japanese Arts and Culture.

·         Strong planning and organizational skills; detail-oriented

·         Patience and a high degree of diplomacy

 Salary and Benefits: 

  • The salary will be decided based on the qualifications of a successful candidate.
  • The basic benefits will be provided as determined by the Labor Code of the Philippines.

Remarks: 

  • JFM currently operates in a hybrid work arrangement (commuting to the office three days and working from home twice a week). This arrangement may change depending on the office protocols.
  • The Program Coordinator may be asked to join overnight business trips outside Metro Manila and to work over the weekend during special events such as weekend training and seminars.
  • The term of the initial contract will be until March 31, 2026. Based on mutual agreement, the contract can be extended on a yearly basis.

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Job Vacancy Announcement: Program Coordinator – Performing Arts

The Japan Foundation was established in 1972 by special legislation in the Japanese Diet and became an Independent Administrative Institution in October 2003. Its mission is to promote international cultural exchange and mutual understanding between Japan and other countries. As the 18th overseas office, the Japan Foundation, Manila, was founded in 1996 and is active in three focused areas: Arts and cultural exchange, Japanese-language education Overseas, Japanese Studies, and Global Partnerships. The Japan Foundation, Manila (JFM) is seeking applications for the following positions:

Job Opportunity

No. Title Field Closing Date
1 Program Coordinator Arts & Culture (Performing Arts) Deadline Monday, 19 August 2024

How to Apply
Please submit the following documents to the JFM via e-mail. The successful candidates will be notified by e-mail and invited for the written exam and the interview.

  1. Duly accomplished JFM Application Form; (Download here)
  2. Curriculum Vitae (with profile picture taken within six months);
  3.  One copy of valid ID card (government-issued)
  4.  One copy of the certificate of graduation from a Higher Educational Institution;
  5. One copy of the certificate of Japanese-Language Proficiency Test (if any).

Contact and Inquiries
The Japan Foundation, Manila
Address: 23F, Pacific Star Bldg., Sen. Gil Puyat Ave. corner Makati Ave., Makati City
TEL: 02-5322-3200
E-mail: jfm_recruit@jpf.go.jp | Rolando@jpf.go.jp
(Contact person: Mr. Rolando Samson)

Job Title: Program Coordinator for Arts and Culture
Contract: Contractual (one year*) with possible renewal subject to the parties’ mutual agreement.
*The first year will last only until March 31, 2025, the last day of the fiscal year for the Japan Foundation, Manila. The following contract will be a one-year contract.

Primary Purposes of Job:
1. To support the Arts and Culture projects, mainly in the field of Performing Arts, Visual Arts and Intellectual Exchange, which will be carried out under the initiative of the Japan Foundation. In particular, to support project implementation and assessment, research, and program design/development.

2. To help with the Arts and Culture Team, which includes creating and implementing a marketing strategy/plan and writing and editing an article related to JFM activities.

Responsibilities:

  • Implementation
    Assist in smooth and efficient coordination and arrangement in implementing a project, which
    includes coordination with various stakeholders.
  • Research and Program design and development
    Conduct field and literature research on issues relevant to Arts and Culture, including attending seminars, exhibition openings, and performances/concerts conducted by local and international organizations. Based on the outcome and observation/evaluation of the research and instruction from supervisor(s), prepare the project proposal and develop the framework in consultation with supervisor(s).
  • Assessment
    Prepare an assessment report of each project implemented.

Specifications:

Academic Background
  • Bachelor’s degree
Work Experience
  • Minimum of 2-3 years of experience in the field is required.
  • Preferably with work experience in Arts and Culture, organizing public talk events, study tours, and editing publications.
  • Preferably with experience in program and event promotions and social media management.
Skills
  • Basic knowledge of MS Office suite (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint).
  • Excellent English communication skills, both written and oral.
Personality
  • Ability to work proactively, efficiently, and creatively.
  • Ability to work as a team (team player)

Benefits:
The salary will be decided based on the qualifications of the successful candidate.
The primary benefits will be provided as determined by the Philippines Labor Code.

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Job Vacancy Announcement: Philippine-based Japanese-Language Lecturers for JPEPA Nurse & Care Worker Candidates (Batch 17)

The Japan Foundation, Manila, is looking for Philippine-based Japanese-Language Lecturers to teach the Japanese-Language Course for JPEPA Nurse & Care Worker Candidates (Batch 17).

■ Job Title: Japanese-language Lecturers for the Japanese-Language Course for JPEPA Nurse & Care Worker Candidates

■ Employment Period (Tentative)

  • From November 2024 to May 2025
  • Few days in October and November 2024 for preparatory training

■Job Summary: Lecturers will be asked to teach a special intensive seven-month course for nurse and care worker candidates preparing to work in Japan under the Japan-Philippines Economic Partnership Agreement (JPEPA). This course aims to equip learners with the Japanese language skills necessary for their workplaces, such as hospitals and caregiving facilities, and to help them adapt to a culture and society different from their own. Lecturers are expected to teach in Japanese and foster active and autonomous learning habits among students, rather than simply providing grammatical rules and drills.

■ Hours: Monday to Friday (8:00 ~ 15:50)

  • Team meeting once a week
  • Occasional training and events
  • Working days are negotiable (3-6 classes/day)

(e.g.)     <Lecturer A> 3 classes in the morning on Mondays (total 12 classes /month); <Lecturer B> 3 classes on Monday AM, Wednesday AM, Friday PM and 6 classes on Tuesdays (total 60 classes /month)

■ Workplace: Online or Teaching in Person 

  • Online class (November 2024 – May 2025) and face-to-face class (January 2025 – May 2025)
  • You have options to choose either teaching online only or teaching in person starting in January 2025.
  • Face-to-face class venue (tentative): Nihongo Center Foundation, Inc., Manila Branch   (Address: 825 Ricardo Papa Street, Sampaloc, Manila)

■ Payment: Based on the standard pay scale of The Japan Foundation, Manila

  • The hourly rate varies depending on the experience and qualifications. (e.g.) PHP600 per 50 minutes class (N3 Holder with 1 year of teaching experience)

■ Qualifications

  • (Non-Japanese applicants) JLPT N1, N2, or N3, or being equivalent to that proficiency in Japanese
  • Basic IT Skills — Power Point, Zoom, Microsoft Teams, Google Forms etc.

■ Other Requirements

  • Having own devices (PC/laptop) with sufficient specs to conduct online classes
  • Stable and fast internet connection with Wifi speed of at least 15 Mbps
  • Positive team player attitude
  • Flexibility to try different ways of teaching method responding to the learners’ actual needs and readiness

■ Other requirements for non-Filipino applicants

  • フィリピンの永住権保持者もしくはフィリピンでの就労許可をお持ちの方。
  • フィリピン国内に居住している方。
  • 母国語並の日本語能力を有する方が望ましい。
  • 英語での業務が可能な方。英語に加えタガログ語もできればより望ましい。
  • 日本語教授経験がある方。

■ Documents to be submitted (DEADLINE: June 30, 2024  15:00)

  1. Form-1: JPEPA Lecturer Application Form, attached with passport-size photo (4.5×3.5cm)
  2. Form-2: Japanese-language Teaching Experience
  3. Form-3: Essay (HANDWRITTEN ONLY)
  4. (Non-Japanese applicants) Photocopy of the JLPT Certificate
  5. (Japanese applicants) フィリピンの永住権もしくは就労許可証写し

■ How to submit the documents

Please submit ALL DOCUMENTS HERE: https://forms.gle/u8hFkpBWgqvM248V9

  • Download Form-1 and Form-2. Type in your basic information and teaching experience and save them as PDF.
  • Download Form-3. Print it out and complete the essay (HANDWRITTEN ONLY). Scan the Form and save it as PDF.
  • Scan / take pictures of your JLPT Certificate or フィリピンの永住権もしくは就労許可証写し and save it as PDF.
  • Go to Google Form and upload all the documents: 「Form-1」,「 Form-2」,「Form-3」 and 「Scanned data of your JLPT Certificate ORフィリピンの永住権もしくは就労許可証写し」.

※ Please ensure all four documents are completed and submitted by 30 June 2024, to avoid disqualification. Kindly have all the documents ready before uploading them, as partial submissions are not allowed.

■For questions and inquiries, contact: epa.ph.2019@jfmo.org.ph

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Job Vacancy Announcement: Program Coordinator (Nihongojin Support Team)

The Japan Foundation, Manila (JFM) would like to invite applications for the following position:  

 

1. Job Opportunity  

No.   Title   Field   Deadline  
1   Program Coordinator   Japanese Language Education  6:00 PM of 

Nov. 10th, 2023 (Friday) 

  

2. How to Apply  

Please email the following documents to the email addresses shown below. The title of the email should be 【PC(NS)-2023】Applicant’s Name. The successful candidates will be notified and invited for an interview.  

  1. Duly accomplished JFM Application Form  
    Download the file from this link.
    – If you have technical difficulties downloading the form, kindly email Mr. Yojiro Tanaka (Yojiro_Tanaka@jpf.go.jp) 
  2. Curriculum Vitae (with a profile picture taken within 6 months)
  3. 1 copy of a valid government issued ID 
  4. 1 copy of a graduation certificate/diploma from the last educational institution you graduated from (note: it does not have to be a four-year college) 
  5. 1 copy of the Japanese-Language Proficiency Test certificate (if any) 

 

3. Contact Details   

The Japan Foundation, Manila  

Address: 23F, Pacific Star Bldg., Sen. Gil Puyat Ave. corner Makati Ave., Makati 

TEL: 02-811-6154  

Yojiro_Tanaka@jpf.go.jp 

Yuko_Fujimitsu@jpf.go.jp 

(Contact person: Mr. Yojiro Tanaka, Ms. Yuko Fujimitsu)  

  

Job Description   

Title:  Program Coordinator [NS Team] 
Contract:  Contractual until March 31, 2024, with possible renewal subject to mutual agreement of both parties.   

 

JFM is recruiting one Program Coordinator in the field of Japanese-Language Education. The Program Coordinator will be assigned to the Nihongojin Support (NS) Team and will be tasked to design, monitor, and handle the logistics of MARUGOTO courses and provide overall support to the team.* 

*The NS Team supports Nihongo teaching and learning communities by creating opportunities for professional learning. Project forms include teacher training courses, seminars, and workshops, such as the Sensei no Wa (Teachers’ Circle) and the Philippine Nihongo Teachers’ Forum (PNTF), as well as events for Nihongo learners such as the Oshaberi Salon (Talking Salon), and the annual Nihongo Fiesta.  

Nihongo classes offered by JFM and handled by the NS Team are based on MARUGOTO: Japanese Language and Culture, the official coursebook of the Japan Foundation. 

 

The Program Coordinator is expected to:

1. Handle the Marugoto Courses from course design and development, lesson content and learning progress, and all other logistical preparations and procedures, including, but not limited to: 

  • Managing email communication regarding course inquiries  
  • Scheduling and conducting student screening interviews 
  • Creating and managing course communication channels (i.e., Facebook group and Messenger group chat) 
  • Monitoring student attendance and managing class video recordings  
  • Working with the team to develop the course design, lessons, and materials (i.e., students’ level check test, homework, compiled references & resources, etc.)

2. Communicate and coordinate with part-time course lecturers and students. 

  • Send out reminders to students regarding course submissions (i.e., course reflection and assessments) 
  • Facilitate reflection among part-time course instructors 
  • Provide general support and answer inquiries via the course communication channels

3. Promote Japan Foundation developed Nihongo learning materials and JFM events. 

  • Facilitate the promotion of resources related to Japanese Language Education, including information about the JF Standard.

4. Engage in other services incidental to the program operations of the NS Team.    

 

Specifications:  

Preferred Academic Background 
  • Language Education, Linguistics, and other closely related fields 

 
Preferred Experiences 
  • Language teaching experience 
Nihongo Proficiency 
  • JF Standard B1 Level /JLPT N3 Level and above  
PC skills  
  • Basic level in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint 
Preferred Personality  

Traits/skills 
  • Team-player  
  • Passion for enhancing the skills and knowledge of Filipino Nihongo teachers   
  • Strong planning and organizational skills; detail-oriented 
  • Patience and a high degree of diplomacy 

 Salary and Benefits:  

  • The salary will be decided based on the qualifications of a successful candidate.  
  • The basic benefits will be provided as per determined by the Labor Code of the Philippines.  

Remarks:  

  • JFM is currently operating in a hybrid work arrangement (commute to the office three days and work from home two days a week). This arrangement may change depending on the office protocols.   
  • The Program Coordinator may be asked to join overnight business trips outside Metro Manila and to work over the weekend during special events such as weekend training and seminars.   
  • The term of the initial contract will be until 31 March 2024. Based on mutual agreement, the contract can be extended on a yearly basis.  

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