Applications for J-Bridge and Invest Japan Coordinator

JETRO Australia is currently looking for an organisation to support JETRO's J-Bridge Project and promote Invest Japan as a coordinator. Below is an outline of the expected role and the application process for this position.

Applications must be sent to JETRO's Sydney office. Corporations and individuals are welcome to apply.

Deadline for applications: 16th May 2022
Expected term of contract: Date of contract to 24th March 2022

Overview:

Today, social innovation and digital transformation (DX) are progressing rapidly, leading players are appearing one after another, and they drastically change the market, values, and social structure itself. In addition, the spread of the COVID-19 is causing new social issues and serious economic/social impacts we need to address. Under these circumstances, in order to tackle those social issues and enhance open innovation, JETRO aims to create new business relationships through the J-Bridge program, and encouraging collaboration and cooperation between Japanese companies and Australian companies.

Furthermore, JETRO aims to generate innovation through inward foreign direct investment in Japan through the Invest Japan program. Therefore, JETRO also supports Australian companies who are interested in investing to Japan.

Applications:

Eligibility -

a. Having an established entity in Australia, and the representative employee must be located within Australia.
b. Basic skills and expertise needed for completion of tasks and to meet targets.
c. Relevant business experience in the field for a minimum of three years.
d. The applicant must have approval from their employer to work with JETRO.
e. If the applicant is successful, they must fulfil their responsibilities of this contract with JETRO alongside any other arrangements and obligations, business or otherwise.

Service Fees -

a. JETRO will make a payment monthly. The coordinator must submit monthly activity reports/invoice at the beginning of each month which describes tasks done in the last month. Report format will be given by Jetro. The service fee will be paid once check and confirmation is done by JETRO (at sole discretion). Payment will be calculated in units based on the Cost Estimate Breakdown.
b. Fees associated with tax, communications, transports and logistics are included within the payment, unless specifically asked for and approved by JETRO in writing.
c. When JETRO specifically requests in writing for the contractor to travel for this project, JETRO will pay related travel expenses based on internal rules.

Full details: Application for J-Bridge Coordinator Guidelines

Application Process -

Please fill in an Application Form and the Cost Estimate Breakdown Form (below), signed and saved as a PDF to be sent to JETRO Sydney via email. Additional relevant or supporting documents are recommended, and should be attached in the same email. Applications should be sent as follows:

To: syd-bd@jetro.go.jp
Subject: Application for J-bridge and Invest Japan Promotion Coordinator

Deadline for applications: 16th May 2022

Documents and Forms:

Additonal Details:

All data collected through this application will only be used for the purpose of selecting a contractor for this project. Data will not be used for any other purpose or shared to any third-parties.

Any questions or queries, please contact JETRO Sydney by email: syd-bd@jetro.go.jp