Position Title: Internship – Research Assistant & Office Support

Organization: JACSES

Location: 1 Chome-4-10 Akasaka, Minato City, Tokyo 107-0052

Working Hours: 10:30 AM – 5:00 PM, Monday to Friday (with a lunch break from 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM)

About Us:

JACSES is a dedicated non-governmental organization focused on addressing critical issues related to climate change and development. Our mission is to foster sustainable development and advocate for environmental conservation through research, advocacy, and community engagement.

Position Summary:

As an intern at JACSES, you will support various functions within the organization, primarily focusing on research and general office work. 

Key Responsibilities:

• Research Assistance:
  • Research on climate change, sustainable development, and related topics.
  • Assist in monitoring international negotiations and conferences (e.g., COP, SB, SCF). 
  • Compile and analyze data to support reports, policy briefs, and other publications.
  • Submit/present research findings in Google Docs or Microsoft Word format.
• Office Support:
  • Provide administrative support to the marketing, research, and management teams.
  • Assist in preparing and coordinating seminars, events, workshops, and fundraising.　
  • Support the submission of documents and reports to stakeholders and partners.
• Flexible Tasks:
  • Participate in various projects and tasks as needed, adapting to the dynamic environment of the NGO.

Research Assistant Work Instances:

• Research on 
  • private sector engagement to address climate change.
  • Climate financing in private sectors and governmental policies encourage private corporations to promote more climate financing.
  • The extent of financing for agriculture and climate change adaptation topics.
  • The trend of climate financing and gender mainstreaming. 
• How to find the resourcesm:
  • academic papers, official documents by UN organizations, international organizations(e.g., World Bank, ADB, IMF), news articles, etc. 

Working Style:

• We offer a flexible working environment. If you need to be absent or adjust your working hours, please inform us in advance.
• Please bring your laptop.

Requirements:

• Vital research and analytical skills and ability to summarize complex information into structured, concise documents.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Flexibility and willingness to take on diverse tasks.
• Passion for climate change and sustainable development issues.
• Awareness and understanding of JACSES’s mission and goals.

Contact:

For any questions or further information, please contact Endo and Adachi. (the contact is indicated below)