Administrative Vice-Minister
じむじかん
Industry & Occupation
Classification
- Major : Managerial Occupations
- Middle : Other Managerial Occupations
- Minor : Administrative Public Officials
Summary
As the highest-ranking career bureaucrat in central government ministries, oversees policy planning and adjustment, as well as organizational management.
Description
The Administrative Vice-Minister is the highest position among career bureaucrats in central ministries, supervising Directors-General and Deputy Directors-General while bearing ultimate responsibility for policy planning. Oversees a wide range of tasks including budget formulation, bill coordination, negotiations with other ministries, and responses to the Diet, directing overall administration in collaboration with the Minister. Formulates organizational operation policies and requires leadership and coordination abilities to realize policies addressing social challenges.
Future Outlook
With the progression of declining birthrates and aging population as well as the advancement of digital society, the importance of data-driven policies and administrative reforms is increasing, and high demand for the role of Administrative Vice-Minister is expected to continue.
Personality Traits
Calm and Composed / Has Integrity / Has Strategic Thinking / Persuasive / Strong Sense of Responsibility
Work Style
Discretionary Labor System / Flexitime / Kasumigaseki Assignment / Remote Work / Transfers Possible
Career Path
National Public Servant Comprehensive Recruitment → Assistant Section Chief → Section Chief → Deputy Director-General and Counselor → Director-General → Administrative Vice-Minister
Required Skills
Budget Management / Legal Administration / Negotiation and Coordination Skills / Organizational Management / Policy Analysis
Recommended Skills
Digital Government Knowledge / English Proficiency (Negotiations and Document Preparation) / Risk Management / Statistical Analysis
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Analytical & Logical Thinking | Logical thinking essential for policy planning and data analysis is required. |
| Communication Skills | Necessary to smoothly conduct negotiations and adjustments with ministers, other ministries, and Diet members. |
| Initiative & Leadership | Leadership is required to lead the organization and proactively advance policies. |
| Planning & Organization | Ability to oversee the overall strategy formulation and organizational operations of the ministry is essential. |
| Problem Solving | High problem-solving ability is needed to resolve complex social issues. |
| Stress Tolerance | Necessary to calmly cope even in high-pressure environments with significant responsibilities. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Primarily desk work, so physical demands are not high. |
Related Qualifications
- Comprehensive Recruitment Examination for National Public Servants
Aliases
- Highest Administrative Career Position
- Top Bureaucrat in Ministries
Related Jobs
- Deputy Director-General
- Deputy Ministry Secretary
- Director-General
- Vice Minister