NICCO has operated an internship program since 1996 with the aim of developing talent active in the international community.
Interns range from students to experienced professionals. Those on six-month contracts engage in planning, operating, and public relations for fundraising events within Japan, as well as domestic projects. Those on one-year contracts participate in overseas projects after domestic training, gaining hands-on experience in international cooperation settings.
A key feature of NICCO's internship program is that interns are entrusted with specific responsibilities and tasked with carrying out their work with accountability, rather than merely performing auxiliary duties. We welcome applications from individuals who wish to work as part of the NICCO team, striving to support people in developing countries and aid the Tohoku region.

Public Relations and Event Management

Through planning and managing events such as the NICCO-sponsored Charity Intern Auction and marathon races, interns will form teams to conduct fundraising activities. They will gain practical business skills and etiquette, including team building, project progress management, budget management, public relations, and negotiation and coordination with stakeholders.

Biodiversity Conservation/Winter Flooded Rice Field Project Management in Higashiomi City, Shiga Prefecture

I will gain operational experience in initiatives for environmental conservation and regional revitalization by participating in the management of "winter flooded rice fields" in Shiga Prefecture, which prioritize biodiversity. This involves project progress management, on-site work, and coordination with local government and farmers.

Administrative and Accounting Assistant for Overseas Operations

For the one-year training program, participants gain experience in international cooperation through supporting overseas operations and a three-month training period at project sites both domestically and internationally (as of February 2016: Kenya, Jordan, etc.).

Kyoto Headquarters recruits twice a year. (Typically January-March and July-September)
Application details will be posted on the recruitment information page.