2020 FELLOWSHIP – AWAJI YOUTH FEDERATION

Deadline: 30 November 2019
Open to: young leaders
Benefits: gross salary of around EUR 2066.28

Join us and start your dream career in Japan! Working in Japan is an exciting experience and will allow you to grow as a person and acquire new skills.
Awaji Youth Federation is an international community made up of young leaders from all over the world, with different academic and work backgrounds. In this innovative environment, unique in Japan, you will be able to develop your ideas and implement them.
Our goal is to revitalize Awaji Island and foster new young talents, giving them the right instruments to start their career here.
If you are a proactive and creative person looking for a job in Japan, then you are the right candidate.
Apply now!
Application Timeline
The following schedule is for foreign residents. For applicants already in Japan with a valid working visa, the process will be different.

Program Fees and Condition

The AYF program has been designed so that Fellows will be able to enhance their skills and abilities without being burdened financially while in Japan. As an Awaji Youth Federation Fellow, you will be employed by Pasona Group Inc. and enjoy the following benefits and conditions, while fees and government taxes are processed by Pasona.

AYF Application requirements

Graduated with a Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree
English ability of TOEIC 800 or equivalent for non-native speakers. (Fluent both in speaking and writing)
Japanese language skill preferable
Commitment to solving society’s problems and contributing to Pasona Group’s projects.
Open to staying on Awaji Island after the year at AYF and continuing to work on regional revitalization
Core values of hard work, discipline and care for others
Flexible, perseverance and resilience
The ability and drive to translate ideas into concrete action

Salary

Gross salary: JPY 250,000
Government fees and taxes: Approx. JPY 44,000/mo
Net salary per month: Approx. JPY 70,000 (after Program, Accommodation & Meals costs, see below)

Program

Cost: JPY 90,000/mo
5 days a week of working & learning
10 days of paid leave available six months into the program

Accommodation

Cost: JPY 26,000/mo
Individual room in either Japanese or Western style
Utility costs such as electricity and Wi-Fi are included

Meals (Working Days only)

Cost: JPY 20,000/mo
Although AYF attempts to accommodate Fellows with food allergies, special dietary needs or those following religious dietary practices including Halal diet, the dishes we provide are general buffet style.