【Closed】FY 2024 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
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 330,800 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, 2024, through March 31, 2025 *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）(1) Applicants must be native level speakers of English.
（２）Applicants must have passed the Japanese Language Proficiency Test N1 (equivalent to the former Level 1)
or have equivalent proficiency in the Japanese language, and are able to communicate in the Japanese language.
（３）Applicants must have a university degree or equivalent education.
（４）Non-Japanese applicants must have proper visa status to work in Japan.
（５）Applicants must have experience in Japanese to English translation.
Experience in the following is desirable:
・English proofreading and speech writing
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. 18 (Thu.) Begin acceptance of applications
Jan. 31 (Wed.) Final date for application submission.
Initial screening based on submitted documents
Feb. 8 (Thu.) Notification of the results of the initial screening posted to all applicants.
Successful applicants notified of details of the second-round selection
Feb. 21 (Wed.) Second-round selection（Written examination (translation ability) and interview）
Feb. 28 (Wed.) Notification of the results of the second-round selection posted to all
candidates undergoing the second-round selection.
April 1 (Mon.) Start of employment
７ Documents to be submitted
*1. Applicants who have served as a Tokyo Metropolitan Government Foreign Language Translation Specialist for at least one year from April 1, 2019,are exempt.
８ Application deadline
Applications must arrive by 5:00 p.m., January 31 (Wed.)
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.
・Applicants can apply for both this senior position and the general translation specialist position. Mark both 希望試験区分positions on the application form.
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:
HIRUTA Teppei (Mr.) or IKEDA Genki (Mr.)
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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