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Overview of the Job Opening

The Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications in Japan is currently looking to hire a temporary staff member to assist with review tasks within its Information Disclosure and Personal Data Protection Review Board. This role involves supporting the administrative duties related to information disclosure requests and personal data protection claims as specified by relevant laws.

Responsibilities

The primary responsibilities of the temporary staff will include the following:
1. Assist with Review Tasks: This involves helping in the examination and deliberation of requests made under the Information Disclosure Law and the Personal Data Protection Law.
2. Documentation Review: The candidate will be required to validate and check the details of documents submitted by various administrative agencies.
3. Material Preparation: Assistance in preparing the necessary documentation for the review board's discussions and recommendations.

These activities are crucial as they guide the processes surrounding information disclosure and personal data requests within governmental operations.

Candidate Requirements

The Ministry is looking for an individual who fulfills the following criteria:

• - Proficiency in computer operations, especially in software like Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• - A team-oriented mindset and a strong desire to engage in the responsibilities of the role.
• - Specialized knowledge in administrative law, particularly regarding the Information Disclosure Law, Personal Data Protection Law, Administrative Appeal Law, and Administrative Procedure Law.

Certain individuals are disqualified from applying for this position, including:

• - Non-Japanese nationals.
• - Those who are unable to become national public servants according to the provisions of the National Public Service Law.
• - Individuals with past serious convictions or those involved with parties that advocate violence against the constitution.

Work Schedule and Location

The working hours will be from 9:30 AM to 6:15 PM, excluding weekends and holidays, with a 60-minute break included. The position is based at the Ministry's office located at 1-11-39 Nagatacho, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo, just a two-minute walk from Nagatacho Station.

Employment Duration and Remuneration

The employment is set to commence on April 1, 2026, and will conclude on March 31, 2027, with a one-month conditional probation period following the start. The monthly payment will amount to approximately ¥12,542 per day, with additional allowances available for performance and housing as per ministry regulations.

Application Process

Prospective candidates must submit their resume (either a commercially available format or a specified template with an attached photo) via postal mail or electronic mail (PDF format only) by January 14, 2026. The selection process will involve a document review followed by an interview, for which successful candidates will be notified.

Once submitted, application documents will not be returned, thus it's essential to keep a copy for personal records.
Confidentiality regarding applications will be strictly maintained, and successful candidates will be bound by national public servant regulations.

If certain conditions are met, re-employment may also be a possibility after the conclusion of the fixed-term employment.

For the application submissions, please send the resume to:
〒100-0014 Tokyo, Chiyoda-ku, Nagatacho, 1-11-39
Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications,
Information Disclosure and Personal Data Protection Review Board,
Attn: Recruitment (Shitano, Hayashi).
Emails should have the subject line: "Temporary Staff Application for Review Assistance".

Contact Information

For inquiries, please contact the Ministry’s Information Disclosure and Personal Data Protection Review Board directly at 03-5501-1724.