Parliamentary Secretary
せいむかん
Industry & Occupation
Classification
- Major : Managerial Occupations
- Middle : Other Managerial Occupations
- Minor : Administrative Public Officials
Summary
Political appointee position responsible for assisting Ministers of State and others with policy planning and coordination, and promoting government activities.
Description
Parliamentary Secretaries assist Ministers of State and Vice Ministers with policy planning and formulation, National Diet correspondence, coordination with related government agencies and Diet members, media correspondence, and more. Backed by trust as politicians, they collaborate with stakeholders inside and outside administrative organizations, requiring strong coordination and execution skills to realize government policies. The term of office follows political appointments and fluctuates with cabinet reshuffles.
Future Outlook
With the advancement of policy planning and promotion of digital government, the demand for parliamentary secretaries with specialized knowledge and coordination abilities is expected to remain stable.
Personality Traits
Able to respond flexibly / Excellent communication skills / Has stress tolerance / Strong sense of responsibility
Work Style
Full-time / Government and public office work / Mainly weekdays
Career Path
Political Secretary → Policy Planning Officer → Think Tank Researcher → Political Analyst
Required Skills
Ability to create policy documents / Knowledge of administrative law and policy studies / National Diet operations
Recommended Skills
Language skills / Media correspondence / Negotiation and coordination skills
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Adaptability | To flexibly respond to changes in the political situation. |
| Analytical & Logical Thinking | Necessary for analysis and planning of political and administrative issues. |
| Communication Skills | Essential for coordination and negotiation with diverse stakeholders. |
| Initiative & Leadership | Need to proactively propose and act to advance policies. |
| Learning Agility & Knowledge Acquisition | Need to learn a wide range of policy areas in a short period. |
| Planning & Organization | Policy planning and formulation, along with schedule management, are indispensable. |
| Problem Solving | Required to coordinate and resolve complex political issues. |
| Stress Tolerance | Because they work under high interpersonal and time pressures. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Mainly office work with low physical demands. |
Aliases
- Parliamentary Vice-Minister
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- General Civil Servants
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