Research Assistant

The Mission of Japan to the EU is looking for a Research Assistant to join the Press and Public Diplomacy Section. The starting date for the position is expected to be from mid-April 2026.

1) Main Duties:

• Monitoring and compiling daily news updates on key policy developments in the EU relevant to the Mission.

• Drafting social media content and monitoring (mainly X).

• Maintaining up-to-date contact lists in the context of PR and press work.

• Drafting speeches, letters and correspondence in English for the Mission.

• Proofreading of official correspondence.

• Carrying out research tasks on various topics.

• Compiling clear, concise and informative reports on meetings and events in Brussels – e.g. think tank events, conferences, press briefings etc.

• Updating the Mission’s official website as instructed.

2) Other Tasks:

• Overall support to the Press and Public Diplomacy Section e.g. conducting general administrative tasks, writing/sending letters and emails, drafting lists of participants and contacts with Excel etc.

• Carrying out other general administrative tasks as requested.

• Assisting Mission’s events including in planning.

3) Requirements:

• Work experience with a demonstrated ability and interest in communications, research, analysis, and documentation.

• Experience of managing a website and X account.

• Native level of English.

• A sound knowledge of the functioning of the European institutions and the decision-making process at the EU level would be an asset.

• Excellent drafting and editing skills with a strong attention to detail.

• Good knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.) and Teams.

• Ability to legally work in the EU

4) Salary etc.:

• 2,500€～3,000€ gross per month depending on experience (possibility of increase)

• Overtime (in accordance with Belgian legislation

• Year-end bonus 

• Assistance with transport costs
  

5) Working hours:

• Monday to Friday from 9:30 to 17:30

• Full time (in accordance with Belgian legislation) 35h/week

6) Place of work:

• At the office of the Mission of Japan (in Brussels)
  

7) Employment contract:

• At the end of the fixed-term employment period, a transition to a permanent contract will be discussed depending on the evaluation of the service.
  

8) Application Process:

• Please email your CV and cover letter (one page) with subject line in the format “Research Assistant_Last Name” to: info@eu.mofa.go.jp
  
  
  Application deadline: 15th March 2026. 
  Starting date: An ideal starting date will be mid-April.
  Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. The recruitment process will close as soon as a suitable candidate is found.