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New Now recruiting
Date of update : 2024/10/24 End date of accepting applications : 2024/11/07
New Now recruiting
Date of update : 2024/10/24
End date of accepting applications : 2024/11/07

Work location : Kanto district - Tokyo

Date of publication : 2024/10/24

Recruitment of full-time Research Fellow at JICA Ogata Research Institute (Peacebuilding and Humanitarian Support Cluster "Peacebuilding, Gender")

D124102195

National research institute / Independent administrative institute

Japan International Cooperation Agency

Research field : Humanities & Social Sciences - Gender studies | Humanities & Social Sciences - International relations | Humanities & Social Sciences - Sociology

Researcher/Postdoc level : Others - Nontenured - Non-tenure track - Probationary period present

Job description

  • Background of the recruitment and description of the project

    Through policy-oriented academic research, JICA Ogata Sadako Research Institute for Peace and Development (JICA Ogata Research Institute) intends to enhance the effectiveness of development cooperation in developing countries and contribute to formulation of the international development cooperation trend. Applicants to this post are expected to contribute to the promotion of JICA Ogata Research Institute research projects in collaboration with other researchers and practitioners.

    [About JICA Ogata Research Insutitute]
    https://www.jica.go.jp/jica-ri/index.html
    https://www.jica.go.jp/jica-ri/about/index.html


  • Work content and job description

    analysis mainly using qualitative method;
    (1) Peace Building studies
    (2) Gender studies

    [Work description].
    (1) Formation of new research projects (literature review, development of research hypotheses, etc.)
    (2) Conducting research (exchanging views with co-researchers, project sector officials, external experts, etc., organising research meetings, following up on international discussions in related fields, planning and conducting surveys to collect research data, writing research results (articles, policy notes and books, etc.), etc.)
    (3) Disseminating research results (presentations at seminars, conferences, international meetings, etc., lectures at universities and training courses, contributions to results dissemination events, contributions to the Institute's website, etc.)
    (4) Other related tasks, including liaison and coordination associated with (1) to (3) above.
    (5) Other related tasks, including liaison and coordination, etc., associated with the above (1) to (3).
    ※There will be domestic and international business travels that are deemed necessary to conduct the above-mentioned activities.

    In the implementation of the tasks, the research fellow is expected to formulate new research in line with the direction of the JICA Ogata Institute, but may be asked to participate in research projects already underway or planned by the JICA Ogata Institute as a research contributor. In addition, active collaboration with the other programme department of JICA is encouraged when conducting research.

    Research Projects of Peacebuilding and Humanitarian Suppor Cluster, JICA Ogata Research Institute
    https://www.jica.go.jp/english/jica_ri/research/peace/index.html

    Achievements of JICA Ogata Research Institute
    https://www.jica.go.jp/english/jica_ri/publication/index.html

  • Assigned department

    Existing departments

    JICA Ogata Sadako Research Institute for Peace and Development

Job type

  • Researcher/Postdoc level

Research field

  • Humanities & Social Sciences - Gender studies
  • Humanities & Social Sciences - International relations
  • Humanities & Social Sciences - Sociology

Wages

  • Annual Salary : 6 million yen ~

    rating 4 (approx. 11-16 years' experience) monthly basic salary of JPY 379,000

Working hours

  • Working hours :09:30-17:45

    Break time :12:30-13:15

    Holidays : Saturdays, Sundays, national holidays and year-end and New Year holidays

Application requirements

Qualifications

  • Education and Degree Requirements

    Ph.D. / Doctor

  • Description

    1.All of the following conditions must be met.
    (1) In principle, the applicant should have or be expected to obtain a PhD in a field related to the above work by the time of joining.
    (2) Have a track record of publishing papers (preferably in English) or presenting at conferences in fields related to the above work, and have high communication skills to carry out international research exchange and policy dialogue.
    (3) The candidate should be actively involved in the organizational research agenda of the JICA Ogata Institute and have a high level of motivation to carry out interdisciplinary research in collaboration with other researchers and other personals.
    (4) The candidate must have a level of English language proficiency that will not hinder the performance of his/her duties, such as ensuring the quality of research outputs and facilitating proceedings at international conferences. (a) TOEIC score of 800 or above, (b) TOEFL (PBT) score of 574 or above, (c) TOEFL (CBT) score of 230 or above, (d) TOEFL (iBT) score of 89 or above (approximately).
    (5) Specialist knowledge and experience of the sub-Saharan African region

    2.The following knowledge or experience is desirable.
    (1) Research experience in development and international cooperation projects in developing countries.
    (2) Experience of working in development cooperation agencies, International Organizations, etc.
    3.Any nationality. However, foreign nationals must have a status of residence that allows them to work in Japan.
    It is desirable to have Japanese language proficiency to the extent that it does not impede daily conversation.
    It would be highly appreciated if you have Japanese language skills at a level that will not interfere with research activities, work, meetings, etc.

Employment Type

  • Others

    Full time with fixed term

Contract period

  • Nontenured - Non-tenure track

    one year contract, maximum three upon mutual agreement

    Probationary period present

    Traial period 6 month

Work location

  • 162-8433 Tokyo JICA Ogata Sadako Research Institute for Peace and Development (Tokyo) 10-5, Ichigaya Honmura-cho, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo 162-8433, JAPAN

Compensation

  • Various systems

    Bonus : June and December

    Transportation expenses : Yes

    Others :
    ・overtime allowance,special city allowance (Tokyo special wards),No salary increase, Dependent allowance, housing allowance and retirement allowance are not paid,Assignment of titles: Titles are assigned in accordance with the relevant rules and regulations of the Organization,As a rule of thumb, researchers at the lecturer, assistant professor and post-doctoral level are given the title of 'Research Fellow'.

  • Insurance

    Employees' Health Insurance : Yes

    Employees' Pension Insurance : Yes

    Worker's accident insurance : Yes

    Employment insurance : Yes

Application Considerations

Number of hired

    1 person(s)

    Starting date : 2025/02/01

Application period

  • 2024/10/24~2024/11/07 Deadline for receipt

Application method

  • Application documents (specified forms)

  • Attached documents

    Application Form : Online Submission
     *Use the form attached. Photo attached and contact details of two referees are required.
     Please attach proof of language skills, if available. If no proof is available, please provide a brief self-evaluation in the CV.
    Achievements and Activities : Online Submission
    List of research achievements

    Other online application forms
    1. List of academic activities
    2. Statement of motivation (please include an explanation of the work you would like to undertake at JICA Ogata Research Institute in relation to the research you have undertaken and the research you would like to undertake in the future).
    3. 1 copy of your main publications, including English papers, up to 3 copies (doctoral dissertations are acceptable).
    4. Letters of recommendation (at least one, but preferably two)
    ※In principle, letters of recommendation should be sent directly to JICA Ogata Research Institute by email from the recommender (please ask the recommender to include "Application for Research Fellow (Peacebuilding, Gender) " in the subject line). If the applicant sends the letter, the original, sealed by the recommender, should be sent to the address given in the 'Contact Information' section (please write 'Application for Researche Fellow (Peacebuilding, Gender) (Letter of Recommendation) enclosed' on the front of the envelope).
    5. Degree certificates and academic transcripts.
    【How to send application documents.】
    Please send by e-mail to JICA Ogata Research Institute recruitment address: drisaiyou@jica.go.jp.
    ※ Please indicate "Application for Full-time Researcher (Peacebuilding, Gender) at JICA Ogata Research Institute" in the subject line, and attach your name and the number of each application document (e.g., "1.(Name) Curriculum Vitae", etc.).
    ※ If the size of your application exceeds 5 MB, please send it in several separate e-mails. If there are files that are difficult to send in separate e-mails, please contact us.
    ※ Compressed files (ZIP, LHA, CAB, TGZ, TBZ, TAR, RAR, etc.) cannot be received. Please take care when you send documents.

    *You can submit application documents via the PARTNER website.
    *Submission deadline: No later than November/7/ 2024.

  • Return of application documents

    We will dispose of all application documents responsibly.

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https://www.jica.go.jp/english/jica_ri/about/jobs/saiyo02.html

Selection / Notification of result

  • Selection

    Since this post is expected to involve overseas business travel, applicants who pass the document screening will be asked to submit a health questionnaire.・Second selection (interview), including a presentation, will be held between early December to mid-December.. Details will be informed to applicants who passed the first selection.

  • Notification of result

    Result of the first selection will be informed by e-mail.

Contact details

Japan International Cooperation Agency

JICA Ogata Sadako Research Institute for Peace and Development

Recruitment Team

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drisaiyou@jica.go.jp

※We cannot respond to inquiries about selection results.
※Other inquiries can be accepted at drisaiyou@jica.go.jp. We cannot respond to inquiries via phone.
※Application documents will not be returned.
※All personal information submitted will be used solely for the purpose of selection and contract administration.
※Please contact us if you DO NOT receive confirmation message from us within 2 working days after you submit your application by e-mail.

Notes

JICA Ogata Research Institute is committed to conducting research that would be useful in development practice and also trying to provide new perspectives in the academic and international discussion in the field of human security, peacebuilding, development and humanitarian support. Our cluster is looking for individuals who have a strong interest in contributing to the achievement of human security and sustaining peace through our research activities, and who are eager to lead research in this field. Furthermore, teamwork is essential for the success of research projects. If you enjoy communicating with colleagues both inside and outside our cluster, your application would be much awaited.

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