Job Vacancy Announcement: Japanese-Language Lecturer

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

1. Job Opportunity

No	Title	Field	Deadline
1	Japanese-Language Lecturer	Japanese Language Education	May 20, 2022

2. How to Apply
Please submit the following documents to the JFM via e-mail with the subject “JLL Application”. The JFM will notify successful candidates via e-mail to invite them for 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: 02-8811-6155 to 58 FAX: 02-8811-6153
E-mail: recruit@jfmo.org.ph
(Contact person: Mr. Masashi Kawamura)

Job Description

Job Title	Japanese-Language Lecturer
Contract	From June 1, 2022 – March 31, 2023 The contract may be extended depending on performance

Main Purpose of Job
The Japan Foundation, Manila (JFM) recruits a Japanese-Language Lecturer (JLL). The JLL will 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 JLL are as follows:

• To accomplish administrative tasks related to PR of the JFT-Basic;
• To work as an assistant for pedagogical seminars related to the Japanese-language coursebook Irodori: Japanese for Life in Japan developed by the Japan Foundation;
• To engage in other tasks 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.

Specifications

Academic Background	Bachelor’s degree or advanced diploma
Work Experience	A Japanese-language teacher with 3 or more years of teaching experience (preferably using the course book “Irodori”) Experience as an office worker (preferably in a Japanese company)
Skills	Basic Knowledge in MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint) Minimum of JLPT N3 Japanese Language proficiency
Personality	Ability to work proactively, efficiently, and creatively Ability to work as a team (team player) Interested in the Japanese-language education that leads to sending human resources to Japan Aspires to develop a long term career as a Japanese-language educator in JFM
Office Equipment	Preferably equipped with a 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.