Applications for Japanese Partnership Coordinator

The Japan External Trade Organisation’s (JETRO) Sydney office is currently looking for an organisation in Australia to support JETRO’s activities 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: 14th August 2023
Expected term of contract: Date of contract to 22nd March 2024

Overview:

Based on the “Strategy for Promoting Foreign Direct Investment in Japan”, adopted on June 2, 2021, the Japanese government further adopted the “Action Plan for Attracting Human and Financial Resources from Overseas” on April 26, 2023. As one of the pillars, the Action Plan emphasizes the importance of international open innovation as a key instrument in attracting foreign businesses to Japan.

Under this contract, the service provider’s support towards collaboration and cooperation between Japanese companies and Australian companies will help contribute to foreign business participation/expansion in Japanese market. Jetro aims to enhance open innovation, create new business relationships between Japan and other countries, and attract more foreign companies towards Japan/Japanese market.

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 checked and confirmed 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 Japanese Partnership Coordinator

Deadline for applications: 14th August 2023

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.

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