We are looking for a Career Development and Graduate Support Coordinator to join our international team to support the Ashinaga Africa Initiative (AAI) Scholars and Graduates. The position has two roles: (1) to support AAI Scholars in navigating their career journey through their university life and (2) to facilitate positive engagement of AAI Graduates. This role also requires to collaboration with other team members within AAI department and Ashinaga regional offices (US, UK, France, Brazil, Uganda, and Senegal).
Start Date: April 2025
Location: Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo
Required skills
- English (native or fluent)
- Bachelor’s degree
- At least two years of relevant work experience in a relevant field
- Experience in 1-on-1 career coaching to the university students
- Understanding of the job market and industry trends in Africa
- Understanding of entrepreneurship
- Understanding of how to execute and implement career development and coaching strategies
- Experience of coaching students
- Experience in data collection and analysis
- Experience in developing and managing the relationship with business partners
- Story telling skills
- Proficient in Microsoft Suite
Optional (desired skill)
- French and/or Japanese
- Skills in making promotional video
Fee
- Annual contract starting from the range between 4,004,800.00 yen and 4,579,200.00 yen, depending on the experience level, commensurate with experience.
- One-year contract: Contract may be renewed upon discussion.
Other benefits:
- Economy class flight to/from Japan from/to the country of residence (at the beginning and end of your employment with Ashinaga)
- Language lesson budget support (Japanese, English, French and Portuguese)
- Work-related travel expenses
- Inclusion on employee insurance program
- 20 paid holidays per year (excluding national holidays and weekends)
Please apply by filling out the form below and by submitting a CV and a short video by March 16th, 2025 (11.59pm JST). Successful candidates (only) will be contacted within 2 weeks regarding a first interview. An assignment might be asked to be completed after the first interview. The total hiring process will be three interviews.
Application Deadline – 16th March, 2025
