Working for our Embassy in Tokyo

Driver and logistics assistant

Job description

Driving and executing simple logistics and administrative tasks.

Key tasks include, but are not limited to:

As a driver you are expected to:

Driving members of staff and delegations to various meeting inside and outside of Tokyo
Picking up and depositing letters, parcels, documents, … at various locations and from various contacts in Tokyo
Examining, planning and establishing a driving plan, taking into account different parameters (traffic, safety, weather, timing, …)
Planning the maintenance and repairs of the Embassy’s cars
Administrative tasks related to the cars (insurance, …)
Other car related tasks

As a logistics assistant you are expected to:

Help with incoming and outgoing mail, office supplies, …
Follow up on simple administrative procedures with Japanese authorities,….
Assist with the logistical organization of official visits and events hosted by the Embassy

Requirements

Driving license with minimum 2 years driving experience
Flexibility, able to stay calm in stressful circumstances and ability to work under minimum supervision
Language skills:
- Japanese: good oral and written skills
- English: basic working proficiency
- Knowledge of French and/or Dutch a plus, but not essential
Basic computer proficiency (windows, word, excel, teams, …)
Experience in a similar position is a plus

Conditions

Fixed-term contract for 1 year, renewable to an indefinite-term contract, with a trial period of 3 months
Working hours: 40 hours / week, expected to be available for overtime outside of office hours
Advantages:
- Competitive salary: minimum gross salary 387 000 JPY/month, bonus, public transport refund, medical check-up, health/pension insurance, 25 days of paid annual leave

Application procedure

Interested? Please send your CV (in English and Japanese) before 19/01/2026 to tokyo@diplobel.fed.be

Selection procedure includes first a screening based on CV, followed by a written and oral test to assess their skills, motivation and language competences, and if selected a driving test.

Questions ?

For inquiries about this job offer, please contact the Embassy (tokyo@diplobel.fed.be).