OECD Tokyo Centre is looking for interns who will work with the team based in Tokyo. OECD Tokyo Centre serves as a regional contact for the full range of OECD activities, from media enquiries to liaison with governments, parliaments, academia, and the private sector. The main focus of the internship will be to assist with media and public affairs functions of the Centre.

Intern 1 (Early January - End of March)
Intern 2 (Middle of March - End of May)
Intern 3 (Early May - End of July)
Intern 4 (Early September - End of November)

OECD Tokyo Centre is looking for interns who will work with the team based in Tokyo. OECD Tokyo Centre serves as a regional contact for the full range of OECD activities, from media enquiries to liaison with governments, parliaments, academia, and the private sector. The main focus of the internship will be to assist with media and public affairs functions of the Centre.

Candidates should be well organised, and meticulous in terms of keeping track of details. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills are a must. A positive approach with an ability to work effectively in a multicultural environment, and in a team, using initiative, tact and discretion are all qualities we are looking for. Interns will also need to have excellent oral and written communication skills in English and Japanese. Sound knowledge and skills of social media is necessary.

Candidates must be enrolled in a school or university and have a student status for the duration of the internship. A strong interest to pursue a career in an international organisation such as OECD in the future and to improve economic and social well-being of people around the world is appreciated.

Basically, candidates should be able to work full time.

Full-time Intern

Interested candidates should send their CV and cover letter to tokyo.contact@oecd.org indicating which of the four positions they are applying for as well as hours and period they are available to work. Enquiries may be sent to the above email address.

There is no salary and commuting allowances. The OECD will however provide interns with a contribution to living expenses according to the OECD’s guideline.