Awaji Youth Federation in Japan is inviting applications for the International Fellowship Programme to grow as a person and acquire new skills in 2020.
Awaji Youth Federation is an international community made up of young leaders from all over the world, with different academic and work backgrounds. In this innovative environment, unique in Japan, you will be able to develop your ideas and implement them.
Our goal is to revitalize Awaji Island and foster new young talents, giving them the right instruments to start their careers here.
Worth of Award
Salary
- Gross salary: JPY 250,000
- Government fees and taxes: Approx. JPY 44,000/mo
- Net salary per month: Approx. JPY 70,000 (after Program, Accommodation & Meals costs, see below)
Programme
- Cost: JPY 90,000/mo
- 5 days a week of working & learning
- 10 days of paid leave available six months into the Programme
Accommodation
- Cost: JPY 26,000/mo
- Individual room in either Japanese or Western-style
- Utility costs such as electricity and Wi-Fi are included
Meals (Working Days only)
- Cost: JPY 20,000/mo
- Although AYF attempts to accommodate Fellows with food allergies, special dietary needs or those following religious dietary practices including Halal diet, the dishes we provide are general buffet styles.
Eligibility
To be eligible applicants must have;
- Graduated with a Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree
- English ability of TOEIC 800 or equivalent for non-native speakers. (Fluent both in speaking and writing)
- Japanese language skill preferable
- Commitment to solving society’s problems and contributing to Pasona Group’s projects.
- Open to staying on Awaji Island after the year at AYF and continuing to work on regional revitalization
- Core values of hard work, discipline, and care for others
- Flexible, perseverance and resilience
- The ability and drive to translate ideas into concrete action
How to Apply
Interested applicants should:
- Download the AYF_Application_2020 and follow instructions carefully.
- Send in completed applications to [email protected]
- Note – The file contains 5 tabs in total. Incomplete applications for the International Fellowship Programme will NOT be considered.
Deadline: Application closes November 30, 2019.
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