Overview
Languages: Japanese and English Required
Term: Full-time, 4-6 Months Minimum, Applications are currently being accepted.
Polaris Project is a leading international organization combating human trafficking and modern-day slavery. Based in the United States and Japan, we bring together community members, survivors, and professionals to fight trafficking and slavery in the spirit of a modern-day Underground Railroad. Polaris Project uses a comprehensive strategy: empowering individual survivors of trafficking while also creating long-term social change.
Polaris Project's Fellowship Program is dedicated to training future leaders to serve in the anti-trafficking movement. Based out of Polaris Project's Washington, DC headquarters office, the Fellowship Program is nationally recognized as one of the premier leadership development programs exclusively focused on the issue of human trafficking and on providing young professionals with training and on-the-ground practical experiences in the anti-trafficking movement.
Description of duties
The Japan Liaison Fellow will work with all divisions of the organization in coordinating activities and facilitating communication between the Polaris Project’s headquarters office and the Polaris Japan office (PPJ). The Japan Liaison Fellow will be directly supervised by Polaris Project’s Associate Director.
Tasks may include:
• Assisting the executive management team and PPJ staff in developing and implementing:
- Programmatic activities, both PPJ-centered, and joint office initiatives
- Operations/Financial policy and mechanisms
• Fundraising initiatives, including identifying funding sources in both the US and Japan
• Translating financial, press, and other materials for internal use and public distribution
• Working with the PPJ office and individual departments on other activities as assigned
• Assistance in Performance Measurement management for PPJ
• Assistance with annual Questionnaire from the Office to Combat and Monitor Trafficking in Persons.
Qualifications:
• Strong commitment to human trafficking and human rights generally.
• Business-level English and Japanese language skills - both writing and speaking
(Non-native Japanese Speakers: JLPT level 1 or 2 certification preferred)
• Interested in working with a dynamic team and resiliently positive attitude
• Strong interpersonal and organizational skills
• Strong writing and analytical skills
• Ability to multi-task and effectively operate in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to work in a diverse office environment with people of different backgrounds
• Legal, Operations, Development, Financial background a plus
• Education: Bachelor’s degree or higher preferred; Current enrollment in a baccalaureate program also considered
How to Apply:
All application materials should be sent electronically as attachments to Fellowship@polarisproject.orgThis e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it with Japan Liaison in the subject line. Materials should include a custom cover letter, resume, and three references complete with contact information.
You may also include any additional personal statements. Please see the fellowship FAQ page for more information and check the timetable of important dates.
Please kindly mention Scholarization.blogspot.com when applying for this fellowship
Languages: Japanese and English Required
Term: Full-time, 4-6 Months Minimum, Applications are currently being accepted.
Polaris Project is a leading international organization combating human trafficking and modern-day slavery. Based in the United States and Japan, we bring together community members, survivors, and professionals to fight trafficking and slavery in the spirit of a modern-day Underground Railroad. Polaris Project uses a comprehensive strategy: empowering individual survivors of trafficking while also creating long-term social change.
Polaris Project's Fellowship Program is dedicated to training future leaders to serve in the anti-trafficking movement. Based out of Polaris Project's Washington, DC headquarters office, the Fellowship Program is nationally recognized as one of the premier leadership development programs exclusively focused on the issue of human trafficking and on providing young professionals with training and on-the-ground practical experiences in the anti-trafficking movement.
Description of duties
The Japan Liaison Fellow will work with all divisions of the organization in coordinating activities and facilitating communication between the Polaris Project’s headquarters office and the Polaris Japan office (PPJ). The Japan Liaison Fellow will be directly supervised by Polaris Project’s Associate Director.
Tasks may include:
• Assisting the executive management team and PPJ staff in developing and implementing:
- Programmatic activities, both PPJ-centered, and joint office initiatives
- Operations/Financial policy and mechanisms
• Fundraising initiatives, including identifying funding sources in both the US and Japan
• Translating financial, press, and other materials for internal use and public distribution
• Working with the PPJ office and individual departments on other activities as assigned
• Assistance in Performance Measurement management for PPJ
• Assistance with annual Questionnaire from the Office to Combat and Monitor Trafficking in Persons.
Qualifications:
• Strong commitment to human trafficking and human rights generally.
• Business-level English and Japanese language skills - both writing and speaking
(Non-native Japanese Speakers: JLPT level 1 or 2 certification preferred)
• Interested in working with a dynamic team and resiliently positive attitude
• Strong interpersonal and organizational skills
• Strong writing and analytical skills
• Ability to multi-task and effectively operate in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to work in a diverse office environment with people of different backgrounds
• Legal, Operations, Development, Financial background a plus
• Education: Bachelor’s degree or higher preferred; Current enrollment in a baccalaureate program also considered
How to Apply:
All application materials should be sent electronically as attachments to Fellowship@polarisproject.orgThis e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it with Japan Liaison in the subject line. Materials should include a custom cover letter, resume, and three references complete with contact information.
You may also include any additional personal statements. Please see the fellowship FAQ page for more information and check the timetable of important dates.
Please kindly mention Scholarization.blogspot.com when applying for this fellowship
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