Policy Director-General (Each Ministry/Area)
せいさくとうかつかん
Industry & Occupation
Classification
- Major : Managerial Occupations
- Middle : Other Managerial Occupations
- Minor : Administrative Public Officials
Summary
A position as a national public servant that comprehensively promotes policy planning and coordination in each ministry and agency.
Description
The Policy Director-General plays a role in comprehensively promoting the planning, coordination, and implementation of policies in each ministry and agency. Understands the framework of laws and systems, coordinates with related ministries and agencies and stakeholders, and aims to achieve policy goals. Involved in budget formulation and policy evaluation, and promotes measures such as administrative reform and deregulation. Required to collaborate with diverse stakeholders and lead from policy formulation to execution.
Future Outlook
Amid the diversification of policy needs such as an aging society with fewer children, digitalization, and responses to international issues, the demand for specialized Policy Director-Generals remains stably high. Expected to play an active role in new areas such as digital governance and SDGs initiatives.
Personality Traits
Can Respond Flexibly / Can Think Objectively / Has Cooperativeness / Has Patience / Strong Sense of Responsibility
Work Style
Partial Introduction of Flexitime System / Remote / Transfers Available / Transfers and Secondments Available
Career Path
Entry into Ministry (Administrative Staff) → Deputy Section Chief/Counselor (Policy Planning) → Section Chief/Deliberative Officer → Policy Director-General/Bureau Chief Level → Administrative Vice-Minister/Vice Minister Assistant
Required Skills
Budget Management / Document Creation / Legal and Institutional Knowledge / Negotiation and Coordination Skills / Policy Process Understanding
Recommended Skills
Data Analysis / IT Literacy / Language Skills / Presentation
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Adaptability | Because it is necessary to respond quickly to changes in political and social situations. |
| Analytical & Logical Thinking | Because it is necessary to logically analyze complex policy issues. |
| Communication Skills | Because coordination and negotiations with agencies and stakeholders occur frequently. |
| Initiative & Leadership | Because it is necessary to exercise leadership to lead the direction of policies. |
| Learning Agility & Knowledge Acquisition | Because it is necessary to continuously acquire new information such as laws and institutional amendments. |
| Planning & Organization | Because the ability to plan and manage a wide range of policy projects is required. |
| Problem Solving | Because it is necessary to solve problems from various angles in resolving policy issues. |
| Stress Tolerance | Because tasks are carried out under high responsibility and tight schedules. |
| Collaboration & Teamwork | Because policies are advanced in collaboration with teams inside and outside the ministry and related parties. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Because mainly desk work does not greatly consume physical strength. |
Related Qualifications
- National Public Service Comprehensive Job Examination
Related Jobs
- Administrative Vice-Minister
- Deliberative Officer
- Local Government Policy Staff
- Planning Officer (Each Ministry/Area)