Parliamentary Secretary
だいじんせいむかん
Industry & Occupation
Classification
- Major : Managerial Occupations
- Middle : Other Managerial Occupations
- Minor : Administrative Public Officials
Summary
Parliamentary Secretaries assist ministers in each ministry and are responsible for policy planning, coordination, parliamentary responses, and other tasks as politically appointed positions.
Description
Parliamentary Secretaries are appointed from among Diet members or politicians with administrative experience to assist ministers in each ministry. Specifically, they handle a wide range of tasks including support for policy planning, coordination with relevant ministries and agencies, negotiations with the ruling party, responses to questions in the Diet, and preparation of answers. Together with Vice Ministers, they participate in ministry-level decision-making, contribute to policy implementation through the preparation of cabinet documents and collaboration with bureaucrats, and play a role in realizing policies. Additionally, during Diet sessions, they may act as proxies for ministers and provide answers in committees.
Future Outlook
Due to the diversification of political issues and the increasing sophistication of public policy demands, the role of Parliamentary Secretaries with expertise and coordination abilities is expected to remain important in the future.
Personality Traits
Excellent judgment / Good coordination / Stress tolerance / Strong negotiation skills / Strong sense of responsibility
Work Style
Business trips / Irregular working hours / Kasumigaseki work / Parliamentary affairs / Politically appointed position
Career Path
Policy secretary → Parliamentary Secretary → Vice Minister → Minister
Required Skills
Coordination skills / Legal knowledge / Negotiation skills / Parliamentary procedures / Policy planning
Recommended Skills
Data analysis / Language skills / Management / Media relations
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Analytical & Logical Thinking | Because it is necessary to logically analyze complex policy issues and identify solutions. |
| Communication Skills | To smoothly conduct negotiations and coordination with diverse stakeholders. |
| Initiative & Leadership | Because it is necessary to proactively demonstrate leadership and promote policies. |
| Learning Agility & Knowledge Acquisition | Because a proactive attitude to acquire specialized knowledge and respond to changes in laws and social conditions is required. |
| Planning & Organization | Because the ability to systematically advance from policy planning to implementation is required. |
| Problem Solving | Because the ability to resolve policy challenges and difficulties in balancing interests is necessary. |
| Stress Tolerance | Because it is necessary to endure high pressure from tight schedules and parliamentary responses. |
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