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The Japan Foundation Manila, invites Filipino Japanese-language tutors to on-the-job training of an ongoing Japanese-Language Course for JPEPA Nurse & Care Worker Candidates (Batch 15 Latter Term).

◎ Features of the course

About the Preparatory Japanese Language Training Program

This intensive Japanese course is for nurse & care worker candidates who will work in Japan under the Japan-Philippines Economic Partnership Agreement (JPEPA). It is designed for the purpose of training candidates to use Japanese language, learn  culture, social differences, and so on before they are deployed at respective hospitals and caregiving facilities in Japan. 

About the On-the-Job Training 

We look forward to receiving applications from those who are interested in the JPEPA program and those who aim to become lecturers of the next batch of the JPEPA program. 

This training has two parts to help tutors learn teaching skills and class management. 

Part 1. 

・Class Observation (Face to Face) and Discussion (Face to Face/ Online)
Tutors will observe classes handled by a Filipino senior lecturer, then will have a discussion with a Japanese advisor.  Participation is OPTIONAL. NO compensation will be paid.

・Workshop for Lesson Plan and Study Material Making (Face to Face/ Online)
Tutors will learn how to make lesson plans and study materials. A Japanese advisor will conduct this workshop. Participation is OPTIONAL. NO compensation will be paid.

Part 2. OJT

・Plus 3 with Teacher Class  (Face to Face)
Tutors will be asked to assist with the lessons under the supervision of Japanese advisors and senior Filipino lecturers. Compensation will be paid.

・Plus 3 Class (Face to Face)
Tutors will be asked to tutor during candidates’ autonomous study sessions. Compensation will be paid.

※For Part 2 OJT, tutors will be asked by Japanese advisors and/or senior Filipino lecturers to do tasks such as class preparation,  progress checking, etc.

◎ We Require a Tutor to be:

■ Cooperative – a tutor who can work with Japanese and other Filipino lecturers/tutors as a team.

■ Flexible – a tutor who can respond accordingly to the Japanese advisors’ and  Filipino lecturers’ instructions.

■ Adaptable – a tutor willing to learn new and different teaching methods.

◎ Required Skills:

■ Nihongo Proficiency –  JLPT N1, N2, or N3 passers can apply. 

■ Basic IT Skills — Zoom, etc. 

◎ Details:

Period of OJT Program

・Orientation: 3 April 2023 

・OJT Program: From 11 April 2023 to 26 May 2023 

※Required attending days for the training program: A total of 5 – 8 days during the training period.

Place

・NCF (Nihongo Center Foundation, Inc.) Manila Branch, 825 Ricardo Papa Street, Sampaloc, Manila (1008)

https://goo.gl/maps/DnQaKakb7g2fzXAW6

Training Day

・Once or Twice a week ( Monday to Friday )

Training Hours

Part 1. (Optional & Not paid)

・8:00am to 11:50am (50min × 2 to 4 sessions) 

Part 2. （Compulsory & Paid）

・1:00pm to 3:50pm (50min × 3 sessions) 

Compensation  

・ Less than 3 years of Japanese-language teaching experience : 200 pesos/hour
Note: We also welcome non-experienced applicants. 

・ 3 years or more Japanese-language teaching experience: 250 pesos/hour 

Payment Due

・Standard pay scale of The Japan Foundation, Manila

Documents to be submitted

1．Form-1: JPEPA Tutor Application Form, attached with passport-size photo (4.5×3.5cm)

2．Form-2: Japanese-language Teaching Experience Application Form

3． Photocopy of the JLPT Certificate (if you have one)

Please submit the documents by email  epa.ph.2019@gmail.com

Deadline: 19 March 2023 (Sunday) 11:59pm

◎ Selection Process includes:

1． Screening of documents submitted – 20 March 2023 (Mon)

First Screening passers will be informed via email on 20 March 2023.

2． Face-to-face Interview and  a Test – From 22-24 March 2023 

Venue: Japan Foundation, Manila
23F Pacific Star Building, Makati Avenue cor. Senator Gil Puyat Avenue, Makati City

※ For inquiries, please get in touch with us by email epa.ph.2019@gmail.com

Download:

EPA15-Application-Form-1 (Microsoft Word)

EPA15-Application-Form-1 (PDF)

EPA15-Application-Form-2.xlsx (Microsoft Excel)

EPA15-Application-Form-2 (PDF)

 

 

The Japan Foundation, Manila is looking for Filipino Japanese-language Lecturers to handle the Japanese-Language Course for JPEPA Nurse & Care Worker Candidates (Batch 15).

◎ Features of the course

Lecturers will be asked to handle a special intensive course of 7 months for nurse & care worker candidates who will work in Japan under the Japan-Philippines Economic Partnership Agreement (JPEPA). This course has been designed especially for the purpose of enabling the learners to use the Japanese language at their workplaces such as hospitals and caregiving facilities, and also for them to learn how to adapt to a culture and society different from their own, namely Japan. Lecturers are expected to teach only in Japanese (Direct Method) and to encourage learners to explore and discover new things during the lessons, instead of just providing grammatical rules and drills, thus helping the learners attain autonomous learning, whether at study or work, upon their arrival in Japan.

◎ We require lecturers to be:

■ Cooperative —— a lecturer who can work with Japanese and other Filipino lecturers as a team.
■ Flexible ———— a lecturer who can respond accordingly to the learners’ actual needs and readiness, not just relying on his/her own experience.
■ Open-minded — a lecturer who is capable of trying different ways to teach.

◎ Required Skills:

■ Nihongo Proficiency—— JLPT N1, N2, or N3 passers can apply.
■ Multiskills / IT Skills — Zoom, Teams, Quizlet, Padlet, JF Japanese e-Learning Minato, and other IT skills are needed.

◎ Details of Employment:

Employment Period
(Tentative)

・Preparatory Seminar: About 10 days in around October 2022
・Preparatory Meeting: About 3 days in around November 2022
・Japanese-language Course: From around November 2022 to May 2023

Working Place (Tentative)

・TBD (Depending on the situation with COVID-19, the Japanese-language Course may start as an online course)
・Preparatory Seminar will be held online or at The Japan Foundation, Manila.

Working Day

・From Monday to Friday (3 to 6 sessions/day)
・Working days are negotiable.

Working Hours

・8:00 ~ 16:00 (50min × 3 to 6 sessions/day and team meeting (once a week))

Payment

・Standard pay scale of The Japan Foundation, Manila

Documents to be submitted

1．Form-1: JPEPA Lecturer Application Form, attached with passport-size photo (4.5×3.5cm)
2．Form-2: Japanese-language Teaching Experience Application Form
3． Photocopy of the JLPT Certificate (if you have one)

Please submit the documents by email  (epa.ph.2019@gmail.com).

Deadline: July 31, 2022 (Sun)

◎ Selection Process includes:

1． Screening of documents submitted
2． Interview (Japanese-language Education), teaching demonstration, and Japanese examination in August 2022 (The interview will be held online).

※ For inquiries, please contact us by email (epa.ph.2019@gmail.com)

Download:

EPA15-Application-Form-1 (Microsoft Word)

EPA15-Application-Form-1 (PDF)

EPA15-Application-Form-2.xlsx (Microsoft Excel)

EPA15-Application-Form-2 (PDF)

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

1. Job Opportunity

No.	Title	Field	Closing Date
1	Japanese-Language Lecturer	Japanese Language Education	Saturday, July 31, 2021

2. How to Apply

Please submit the following documents to the JFM via e-mail with the subtitle of 【AJLL】Application. The successful candidates will be notified by e-mail, and invited for (the written exam and) the interview.

• Duly accomplished JFM Application Form; (JFM-official-Application-FormProject (Japanese-Language Lecturer))
• Curriculum Vitae (with profile picture taken within 6 months);
• 1 copy of valid ID card (government-issued)
• 1 copy of the certificate of graduation from Higher Educational Institution or of advanced diploma;
• 1 copy of the certificate of Japanese-Language Proficiency Test (if any);

3. Contact and Inquiries

The Japan Foundation, Manila
Address: 23F, Pacific Star Bldg., Sen. Gil Puyat Ave. corner Makati Ave., Makati City
TEL: 02-811-6155 to 58  FAX: 02-811-6153
E-mail: recruit@jfmo.org.ph
(Contact person: Mr. Yasujiro TAKEI)

 

Job Description

Job Title:	Administrative Japanese-Language Lecturer
Contract:	Contractual from August 1, 2021, to March 31, 2022.

Main Purpose of Job:

The Japan Foundation, Manila (JFM) recruits an Administrative Japanese-Language Lecturer (AJLL) to engage in the projects related to Japanese-Language Education provided by the JFM such as the Japan Foundation Test for Basic Japanese (JFT-Basic) which is used as a test to measure the level of Japanese language proficiency needed to obtain the residency status of “Specified Skilled Worker (i).  The duties of the AJLL are as follows:

・To accomplish administrative tasks related to PR of the JFT-Basic;

・To give a lecture according to the Japanese-language coursebook Irodori: Japanese for Life in Japan developed by the Japan Foundation;

・To engage in other services incidental to the above.

Responsibilities:

• As an Administrative Assistant

Assist in smooth and efficient coordination and arrangement in implementing a project which includes coordination with various stakeholders.

• As a Lecturer

Provide quality Japanese language learning/teaching courses with the guidance of Japanese-Language experts and other personnel of the JFM.

• Assessment

Prepare an assessment report of each project implemented.

Specification:

Academic Background	・Bachelor’s degree or advanced diploma
Work Experience	A Japanese language teacher. Or someone who aspires to become a Japanese language teacher.
Skills	・Basic knowledge in MS Office suite (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint). ・Minimum of N3 or preferably native level of Japanese Language proficiency.
Personality	・Ability to work proactively, efficiently, and creatively. ・Ability to work as a team (team player)
Office Equipment	・Preferably equipped with PC, but rental PC is available by the JFM

Benefits:

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

 

 

 

The Japan Foundation, Manila is looking for Filipino Japanese-language Lecturers to handle the Japanese-Language Course for JPEPA Nurse & Care Worker Candidates (Batch 14). 

◎ Features of the course

Lecturers will be asked to handle a special intensive course of 7 months for nurse & care worker candidates who will work in Japan under the Japan-Philippines Economic Partnership Agreement (JPEPA). This course has been designed especially for the purpose of enabling the learners to use the Japanese language at their workplaces such as hospitals and caregiving facilities, and also for them to learn how to adapt to a culture and society different from their own, namely Japan. Lecturers are expected to teach only in Japanese (Direct Method) and to encourage learners to explore and discover new things during the lessons, instead of just providing grammatical rules and drills, thus helping the learners attain autonomous learning, whether at study or work, upon their arrival in Japan. 

 

◎ We require lecturers to be: 

■ Cooperative —— a lecturer who can work with Japanese and other Filipino lecturers as a team.
■ Flexible ———— a lecturer who can respond accordingly to the learners’ actual needs and readiness, not just relying on his/her own experience.
■ Open-minded — a lecturer who is capable of trying different ways to teach. 

◎ Details of Employment: 

Employment Period
(Tentative)
・Preparatory Seminar: About 10 days in around October 2021
・Preparatory Meeting: About 3 days in around November 2021
・Japanese-language Course: From around November 2021 to May 2022 

Working Place
(Tentative)
・TBD (Depending on the situation with COVID-19, the Japanese-language Course may start as an online course)
・Preparatory Seminar will be held online or at The Japan Foundation, Manila. 

Working Day
・From Monday to Friday (3 to 6 sessions/day)
・Working days are negotiable. 

Working Hours
・8:00 ~ 16:00 (50min × 3 to 6 sessions/day and team meeting (once a week)) 

Payment
・Standard pay scale of The Japan Foundation, Manila 

Documents to be submitted

1．Form-1: JPEPA Lecturer Application Form, attached with passport-size photo (4.5×3.5cm)
2．Form-2: Japanese-language Teaching Experience Application Form
3．Photocopy of the JLPT Certificate (if you have) 

Please submit the documents by email  (epa.ph.2019@gmail.com).
Deadline: August 15, 2021 (Sun) 

◎ Selection Process includes: 

1．Screening of documents submitted
2．Interview (Japanese-language Education), teaching demonstration, and Japanese examination in September 2021 (The interview may be held online).

※ For inquiries, please contact us by email (epa.ph.2019@gmail.com) 

Download: 

EPA14-Application-Form-1 (Microsoft Word)
EPA14-Application-Form-1 (PDF)
EPA14-Application-Form-2 (Microsoft Excel)
EPA14-Application-Form-2 (PDF)

 

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

1. Job Opportunity

No.	Title	Field	Closing Date
1	Project Coordinator	Japanese Language Education	Deadline –Sunday, April 26, 2021

2. How to Apply

Please submit the following documents to the JFM via e-mail with the subtitle of 【Project Coordinator】Application. The successful candidates will be notified by e-mail, and invited for (the written exam and) the interview.

• Duly accomplished JFM Application Form; (Download here:  JFM official Application Form(Project Coordinator) 
• Curriculum Vitae (with profile picture taken within 6 months);
• 1 copy of valid ID card (government-issued);
• 1 copy of the certificate of graduation from Higher Educational;
• 1 copy of the certificate of Japanese-Language Proficiency Test (if any);

 

3. Contact and Inquiries

Contact and Inquiries
The Japan Foundation, Manila
Address: 23F, Pacific Star Bldg., Sen. Gil Puyat Ave. corner Makati Ave., Makati City
TEL: 02-811-6155 to 58 FAX: 02-811-6153
E-mail: recruit@jfmo.org.ph
(Contact person: Mr. Takeshi Matsumoto)

 

Job Description

Job Title:	Project Coordinator (Japanese Language Education Section)
Contract:	Until March 31, 2022.  Contract renewal might be applied subject to a mutual agreement of the parties.

 

Main Purpose of Job:

The Japan Foundation, Manila (JFM) recruits a Project Coordinator to engage in the projects related to Japanese-Language Education provided by the JFM such as the Japan Foundation Test for Basic Japanese (JFT-Basic) which is used as a test to measure the level of Japanese language proficiency needed to obtain the residency status of “Specified Skilled Worker (i).  The duties of the AJLL are as follows:

・To accomplish administrative tasks related to PR of the JFT-Basic and the Japanese-language coursebook Irodori: Japanese for Life in Japan developed by the Japan Foundation;
・To engage in other services incidental to the above.

Responsibilities:

• As an Administrative Assistant

Assist in smooth and efficient coordination and arrangement in implementing a project which includes coordination with various stakeholders.

• Assessment

Prepare an assessment report of each project implemented.

Specification:

Academic Background	・Bachelor’s degree or above
Work Experience	・Minimum of 2-3 years working experience is required. ・Preferably with work experience in a Japanese affiliated company as an office clerk.
Skills	・Proficiency in MS Office suite (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint).  ･ Capability of creating accurate documents and materials. ・Excellent English communication skills both written and oral. ・Minimum of N3 or above level of Japanese Language proficiency. ・Writing skills in the Japanese Language which do not cause miscommunication.
Personality	・Ability to work proactively, efficiently, and creatively. ・Ability to work as a team (team player)
Office Equipment	・Preferably equipped with PC, but rental PC is available from JFM

Benefits:

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

 

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

1. Job Opportunity

No.	Title	Field	Closing Date
1	Program Officer	Arts and Culture & Public Relations	Deadline –Monday, April 5, 2021

2. 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.

• Duly accomplished JFM Application Form; (Download here:  20210319_ JFM official Application Form [Art PR])
• Curriculum Vitae (with profile picture was taken within 6 months);
• 1 copy of valid ID card (government-issued)
• 1 copy of the certificate of graduation from Higher Educational Institution;
• 1 copy of the certificate of Japanese-Language Proficiency Test (if any);

3. Contact and Inquiries

The Japan Foundation, Manila
Address: 23F, Pacific Star Bldg., Sen. Gil Puyat Ave. corner Makati Ave., Makati City
TEL: 02-811-6155 to 58  FAX: 02-811-6153
E-mail: recruit@jfmo.org.ph
(Contact person: Mr. Wataru Abe)

 

Job Description

Job Title:	Program Officer (Arts and Culture & Public Relations Section)
Contract:	Contractual (1 year) with possible renewal subject to a mutual agreement of the parties.

Main Purposes of Job:

1. To provide support for the Arts and Culture projects, mainly in the field of Visual Art and Intellectual Exchange, 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. To provide assistance for Public Relations, which includes, creating and implementing a marketing strategy/plan, and writing and editing an article related to our 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 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).

• Assessment
  Prepare an assessment report of each project implemented.

Specification:

Academic Background	・Bachelor’s  degree
Work Experience	・Minimum of 2-3 years working experience is required. ・ Preferably with work experience in the field of Arts and Culture, organizing public talk events, study tours, and editing publications. ・Preferably with work experience in PR and social media.
Skills	・Basic knowledge in 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 qualification of a successful candidate.
The basic benefits will be provided as determined by the Labor Code of the Philippines.

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The Japan Foundation was established in 1972 by special legislation in the Japanese Diet and became an Independent Administrative Institution in October 2003. The mission of the Japan Foundation 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, active in three focused areas: Arts and Culture; Japanese Studies and Intellectual Exchange; Japanese-Language Education Overseas.

The Japan Foundation, Manila (JFM) is seeking applications for the following position:

1. Job Opportunity

No.	Title	Field	Closing Date
1	Program Officer	Arts and Culture (Film)	Deadline –Sunday, March 21, 2021

2. 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:  20210224_ JFM official Application Form (Arts and Culture, Film)
2)     Curriculum Vitae (with the profile the picture was taken within 6 months);
3)     1 copy of valid ID card (government-issued)
4)     1 copy of the certificate of graduation from a Higher Educational Institution;
5)     1 copy of the certificate of Japanese-Language Proficiency Test (if any);

3. Contact and Inquiries

The Japan Foundation, Manila
Address: 23F, Pacific Star Bldg., Sen. Gil Puyat Ave. corner Makati Ave., Makati City
TEL: 02-8811-6155 to 58  FAX: 02-8811-6153
E-mail: recruit@jfmo.org.ph
(Contact person: Mr. Wataru Abe)

 

Job Description

Job Title:	Program Officer [Arts and Culture (FILM)]
Contract:	Contractual (1 year) with possible renewal subject to the mutual agreement of the parties.

Main Purpose of Job:

To provide support for the Arts and Culture projects, mainly for JFF* and other film projects, 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.

*JFF:

The Japanese Film Festival (JFF), which had been previously known as EIGASAI in the Philippines, is a project held by the Japan Foundation to promote Japanese film around the world. With the slogan of ‘Japanese Film Anytime, Anywhere,’ the program was rebranded in 2016 and newly launched for 10 ASEAN countries and Australia. We continued holding the Festivals with the latest Japanese films while expanding our network to include countries like China, Russia, and India. In the year 2019-20, we held festivals in 56 cities in 12 countries, watched by more than 170,000 viewers (In the Philippines alone, the JFF has attracted more than 30,000 audiences in the same year). We will continue sharing the excellence of Japanese film with the world.

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 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 a project proposal and develop the framework in consultation with the supervisor(s).

• Assessment
  Prepare an assessment report of each project implemented.

Specification:

Academic Background	・Bachelor’s  degree
Work Experience	・Minimum of 2-3 years working experience is required. ・Preferably with work experience in the field of Arts and Culture, especially in the field of FILM. ・Previous experience in organizing film screenings, public events (onsite/online), study tours and editing publications. ・Preferably with work experience in PR and social media.
Skills	・Basic knowledge in 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 in a team (team player)

Benefits:

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

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