Local Staff - Economic Affairs Officer

Job Description

The Embassy of Jordan in Japan is seeking a full-time Economic Affairs Officer. The selected candidate will be responsible for expanding the Embassy’s outreach to Japanese public and private sector entities, identifying key stakeholders in Japan’s economic, tourism and trade landscape, and supporting the Embassy’s efforts to promote Jordan’s business environment. The ideal candidate should be highly motivated, detail-oriented, and have strong communication and analytical skills.

Application Deadline
31st of January 2026

Duties

▪         Expand the Embassy’s outreach to Japanese economic and business entities

▪         Monitor and summarize daily economic developments in Japan

▪         Identify business opportunities and relevant Japanese market trends

▪         Promote Jordan’s key economic sectors, investment incentives, and trade environment to Japanese counterparts

▪         Prepare and schedule meetings with economic stakeholders for Embassy diplomats

▪         Assist in organizing trade, tourism and investment related events and briefings

▪         Draft business correspondence and communications in Japanese and English

▪         Develop reports, briefings, and presentations as required

▪         Perform other administrative tasks as assigned by Embassy

Requirements

▪         Excellent verbal and written communication skills in Japanese and English

▪         Proficiency in business writing and presentation preparation

▪         At least a 2 years of experience in a related field

▪         Strong organizational and research skills

▪         Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)

▪         A Bachelor’s degree or higher in a related field

How to Apply

Applicants should send an email to tokyo@fm.gov.jo, including the job opening title in the subject line (Local Staff – Economic Affairs Officer), and attach their CV. Incomplete applications may not be considered.