Research Assistant

Role Overview

• Conduct online research to identify reporting on Japanese companies’ social and environmental impacts both domestically and overseas.
• Present the information on the BHRC’s website in a compelling format for users.
• When necessary, translate information between English and Japanese.
• Invite companies to respond to concerns raised by civil society about their conducts.
• Provide assistance in writing materials in Japanese or English for the BHRC’s website and external outreach, such as newsletters, blog posts, briefing notes, or articles.
• Provide assistance to Japan Researcher in hosting webinars/events including monthly online briefing sessions and topic-specific webinars targeting our Japanese audience.
• Participate in Global Team projects as needed, and in one-hour online meetings with the BHRC’s Global Team, every two weeks.

Requirements

• 1-3+ years’ work in the field of business and human rights, corporate social responsibility, labour rights, development, environment or social justice (preferably working on Japan) is preferred.
• A Bachelor’s or Master’s degree, regardless of disciplines will be considered.
• Fluency in Japanese and strong English-language skills (reading, writing, speaking).
• Commitment to advancing social and environmental commitment from the business sector.
• The right to work in Japan (applicants from other locations will also be considered, but priorities will be given to those based in Japan).

Benefits

• The BHRC will reimburse necessary work-related expenses such as for travel.