FY 2023 Recruitment of Tokyo Metropolitan Government Foreign Language Translation Specialist

The Tokyo Metropolitan Government seeks a Foreign Language Translation Specialist.

1. Job title

Tokyo Metropolitan Government Foreign Language Translation Specialist

※Please be sure to check the application guidelines before applying.

2. Number of openings available

Around one

3. Main duties

(1)Translating documents and materials from Japanese to English
(2)Checking/editing documents and materials in English.
(3)Collecting English-language information from overseas sources.
(4)Supporting communications with various overseas organizations using English.
(5)Performing any other duties requested by the senior director of the International Affairs Division.

4. Employment conditions

Salary	The salary is 330,100 yen per month (before deductions for tax, social insurance, etc.). ※*A commutation allowance, calculated under the terms set forth by the Tokyo Metropolitan Government, is furnished in addition to the above salary. ※*Bonus twice a year (payment subject to certain conditions).
Term of employment	From April 1, 2023, through March 31, 2024 *Contract renewal up to four times is possible, subject to certain conditions.
Number of working days	192 days per year (basically 16 days a month)
Working hours	7 hours 45 minutes per day (basically from 9:00 a.m. to 5:45 p.m.) (Break time: 12:00 noon to 1:00 p.m.) *Staggered working hours and remote work are possible, subject to certain conditions.
Leave	Paid annual leave, summer leave, etc.
Social Insurance	Health insurance, employees' pension insurance, employment insurance, long-term care insurance
Other	Engaging in a side business outside of working hours is permitted, subject to certain conditions.
Work Location	International Affairs Division, Office of the Governor for Policy Planning Tokyo Metropolitan Government 2-8-1 Nishi-Shinjuku, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo

5. Application qualifications

Applicants must fulfill all of the following requirements:
(1) Applicants must be native level speakers of English.
(2) Applicants must have a university degree or equivalent education.
(3) Applicants must have experience in Japanese to English translation.
(Experience in English proofreading and speech writing is desirable.)
(4) Non-Japanese applicants must have proper visa status to work in Japan

6. Selection method and schedule

Initial screening based on submitted documents.
Second-round selection based on a written examination and interview held at the Tokyo Metropolitan Government office
　Jan. 16 (Mon.) 　Begin acceptance of applications
　Jan. 30 (Mon.) 　Final date for application submission.
　　　　　　　　 Initial screening based on submitted documents
　Feb. 8 (Wed.) 　 Notification of the results of the initial screening posted to all applicants.
　　　　　　　　 Successful applicants notified of details of the second-round selection
　Feb. 16 (Thu.)　 Second-round selection
　　　　　　　　 （Written examination (translation ability) and interview）
　Feb. 28 (Tue.) 　Notification of the results of the second-round selection
　　　　　　　　 posted to all candidates undergoing the second-round selection.
　April 1 (Sat.) 　 Start of employment (first day of work scheduled for Monday, April 3)

7. Documents to be submitted

(1)Official application form(会計年度任用職員申込書).docx
(2)Essay in English on a designated topic. (No handwritten submissions will be accepted.)
(3)English CV (Include your educational background, employment history and major translation
　work. No prescribed format. No handwritten submissions will be accepted.)

8. Application deadline

Applications must arrive by 5:00 p.m., January 30 (Mon.)

9. Application procedure

・The application form and other required documents can be submitted by post, in person, or by email. They must be submitted by the deadline indicated.
・When submitting by post, please send by registered post to ensure arrival. The Tokyo Metropolitan Government will not be responsible for non-arrival of documents sent by ordinary post.
・When sending by email, indicate 会計年度任用職員申込 in the subject line, and attach the documents in PDF form. Confirmation mail will be sent after the application has been received.
If you do not receive this confirmation, please notify us by phone by the application deadline.
・The submitted documents will not be returned.

10. Please note

Applicants will only be informed of the results of the selection and no inquiries concerning the reason for the results will be accepted. All personal information provided will be strictly managed and will not be used for any other purposes. Candidates may be asked to submit relevant documents to verify information given on their application form.

11. Submit applications / direct any inquiries to:

HAMANO Masako (Ms.) or WATANABE Chisato (Ms.)
Management Section, International Affairs Division,
Office of the Governor for Policy Planning
Tokyo Metropolitan Government
11 Fl., TMG Bldg. No. 1,
2-8-1 Nishi-Shinjuku, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo 163-8001

Phone: (03) 5388-2222 (in Japanese only)
E-mail: S0000573(at)section.metro.tokyo.jp
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