GR Japan is looking for interns with a high-level of Japanese and English proficiency, and a demonstrated passion for public policy and politics. GR Japan is the largest and leading government relations and public affairs consultancy in Japan. We offer a full range of government relations and related services, including policy and issue monitoring, stakeholder mapping, in-depth intelligence, political due diligence, strategic outreach, advocacy, public procurement support, and public affairs campaigns. We are looking for candidates with excellent academic ability who want to apply their knowledge to tackle real policy challenges that make a difference. We offer experience at the intersection of business and government, helping clients – world-leading multinational conglomerates, financial institutions, industry associations, NGOs and other civil society organisations, and non-profit organisations, etc. – to understand how to effectively interact with Japanese policy and government stakeholders.
Key Qualifications
• A demonstrated passion for public policy and politics
• Education or experience in public policy, political science, international relations or economics
• Understanding or desire for understanding of Japan’s policy-making process, politics
• Excellent research skills
• Interest in international business
• Sound judgment and cultural sensitivity
• Ability to take a creative and proactive approach to solving complex policy-related challenges
• Self-starter
• High-level of Japanese and English proficiency are a must
Responsibilities
• Public policy research and analysis, report writing, editing, and strategic development
• Collaborating closely with project leaders in implementing strategic outreach and engagement plans with government officials, Diet members, media, and other key policy stakeholders
• Liaising with colleagues to provide client satisfaction
• Assisting in taking meeting minutes
• Assisting in translations of client-related documents Education
• Currently studying for a bachelor’s degree or higher in public policy, political science, international relations, economy or other related field
• Recent graduates looking for opportunities
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