Job Opportunity in the Embassy of Japan in Albania: Political and Economic Assistant

2026/6/30
The Embassy of Japan is looking for a competent full-time employee to work as political and economic assistant in the Embassy.
 
1. Deadline for Application
          20 July, 2026
 
2. Main Assignments
          Assistant for Political and Economic affairs (Main tasks would be Political issues)
 
3. Duty Station
          Embassy of Japan, Tirana
 
4. Salary
          To be determined based on experience and skill, and in accordance with the Embassy’s regulations.
 
5. Contract Duration
          To be determined after three (3) months probationary period
 
6. Main Tasks
- Support diplomats in the field of political and economic affairs
- Coordinate with relevant Albanian authorities
- Maintain contacts related to political and economic affairs
- Drafting letters, Note Verbale, official documents relating to political and economic affairs
- Support for Embassy’s large-scale events (receptions, delegation visits)
- Following and reporting on political and economic issues
- Preparing reports on given tasks
- Other tasks assigned by the Embassy
 
*Details of the tasks will be provided by the Job Description
*Tasks might be reviewed based on the overall workload and staffing of the Embassy
 
7. Qualifications
(1) Essential
- Fluency in English and Albanian
- Albanian Nationality or Albanian permanent residence permit holder
- Advanced IT skills (MS Excel, Word, Powerpoint, SNS)
(2) Desirable
-Work experience in English speaking environment
- Japanese language skill (not mandatory)
 
8. How to Apply
Please submit a Curriculum Vitae (CV, written in English, with photo) through email (embassy@av.mofa.go.jp) by 20 July, 2026.
The CV shall include;
(1) Full name, date of birth, resident address, mobile phone number, email address,
(2) Education (please attach copies of degree certification)
(3) Work experience and language certificate (if any)
(4) Statement of motivation
 
*Title of the email shall be “Job Recruitment for Political and Economic Assistant, YOUR NAME/SURNAME”
*Please note that only short-listed candidates will be contacted by the Embassy for an interview. CV and other documents submitted to the Embassy are not returnable.