Position: Tokyo Office Program Officer
Company: Solutions for Our Climate (SFOC) - Korea-based nonprofit focused on climate action
Location: Hybrid/Tokyo office (Toranomon Hills Business Tower, 15F, Minato ward)
Employment Type: Fixed-term contract (1 year initial, permanent after 2 years)
Salary: 4.2M JPY starting (negotiable)
Focus Areas: Fossil fuel phase-out, industrial decarbonization, renewable energy expansion through research, policy advocacy, campaigns.
Program Teams: Public Finance, Methane, Steel, Shipping, Forests & Land Use
Common Responsibilities:
- Develop/implement industrial decarbonization and green transition strategies
- Analyze climate policy impacts on industries
- Engage diverse stakeholders domestically and internationally
- Plan/execute campaign activities
- Support seminars and transition-focused events
- Coordinate with Korea office
Required Qualifications:
- Native-level Japanese (JLPT N1+)
- Strong interest in climate/environment/energy/policy
- Strategic thinking and analytical skills
- Business-level English (TOEIC 700+) OR Korean (TOPIK Level 4+) for Steel/Forest teams
Preferred Qualifications:
- 3+ years relevant experience OR Master's degree
- Korean language ability (TOPIK Level 4+)
- Climate or energy field background
Benefits: 20 paid days annually, social insurance, professional development allowance (120k/year), visa sponsorship available