JENESYS Program is now open for application


The National Youth Commission in conjunction with the Japan International Cultural Center (JICC) of the Embassy of Japan and the Japan International Cooperation Center (JICE), is now inviting applicants for Student Ambassadors and Supervisors to the “10-day Visit to Japan Programme” as part of the Japan-East Asia Network of Exchange for Students and Youths (JENESYS) Programme.

The JENESYS Programme, funded by the Japanese Government and in partnership with the ASEAN Secretariat, is to deepen understanding of the different facets of the Japanese society including politics, diplomacy, economics and culture and to form the basis of future vision and construct firm solidarity among Asian countries which will promote mutual understanding of the future generation of ASEAN and East Asia Summit member countries.

2010-2011 GUIDELINES FOR THE SELECTION PROCESS OF THE JAPAN-EAST ASIA NETWORK OF EXCHANGE FOR STUDENTS AND YOUTHS (JENESYS) PROGRAMME (Short Term Visit to Japan for Environment Study Programme) STUDENT AMBASSADORS AND SUPERVISORS

I. CONCERNED AGENCIES

JAPAN INFORMATION AND CULTURE CENTER (JICC) of the Embassy of Japan – 2627 Roxas Blvd., Pasay City 1300, Philippines

NATIONAL YOUTH COMMISSION (NYC) – 4th Floor Bookman Building, Quezon Ave., Quezon City, Philippines

JAPAN INTERNATIONAL COOPERATION CENTER (JICE) – 20-21st Floor, 6-10-1, Nishi-Shinjuku, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo, Japan

II. QUALIFICATION OF STUDENT AMBASSADORS

  1. The Qualification of Student Ambassador (referred to as Youth in the Operational Guidelines for the Japan-East Asia Network of Exchange for Students and Youths (JENESYS) Programme 2009/2010) is stated in the abovementioned guideline provided by JICE;
  2. Filipino, single, must be between 16 to 18 years old, on or before April 1, 2011 (must be born between April 2, 1993 and April 2, 1995);
  3. Of good moral character;
  4. Must be currently enrolled in a college or a university with a Graded Weight Average (GWA) of 2.25 or 85% equivalent, with no failing marks in the preceding semester;
  5. Physically and mentally fit to travel;
  6. Must be a first time traveler to Japan and/or must not have been a grantee or recipient of any NYC funded international travel or Japanese Government grant;
  7. Must be knowledgeable of the history, geography, culture and arts, and the current issues on the Philippines, and fairly knowledgeable in those of Japan and other East Asia countries;
  8. Must be an officer or an active member of a youth organization for at least one (1) year immediately preceding the date of application;
  9. Must be willing to be an active NYC and JICC volunteer after the program to continue to promote the learnings about Japan and the Japanese culture gained from the JENESYS Programme;
  10. Area representation would be based on the place of the college or university enrolled in;

III. APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS FOR STUDENT AMBASSADORS

  1. Two (2) copies of the NYC application forms with passport sized pictures with white background attached to each form (all original, no scanned pictures)
  2. Two (2) copies of JENESYS Entry Form with one face photo sized 45mm x 45mm
  3. Two (2) photocopies of Birth Certificate (from the National Statistics Office-NSO)
  4. Two (2) photocopies of passport, if there is a passport already (page of face photo and personal information.  If expired but extended, with a page that states extension as well)
  5. An essay which states the applicants’ a) Reasons for applying; b) Expectations of the programme; c) If chosen, the preparations the applicant will undertake prior to departure; d) environmental situations in the Philippines and his/her views and proposals for its improvement. (Maximum of 100 words, per question)
  6. Two (2) copies of a resume, not more than three (3) pages
  7. Two (2) copies of Certificate of Good Moral, issued by the college or university (1 original and 1 photocopy) and stating that the applicant has a Graded Weight Average (GWA) of 2.25% or 85% equivalent, with no failing marks in the preceding semester.
  8. Completed NYC Volunteer form
  9.  A certification from school or organization that the applicant is an officer or active member.
  10. Certificate of Health

IV. QUALIFICATION FOR SUPERVISORS

  1. The Qualifications of Supervisors (referred to as the Supervisor in the Operational Guidelines for the Japan-East Asia Network of Exchange for Students and Youths (JENESYS) Programme 2009/2010) is stated in the abovementioned guidelines provided by JICE.
  2. NYC will, in consultation with the JICC, recruit and recommend qualified Supervisors for the JENESYS Programme.
  3. Applicants are required to submit an essay on the environmental situations in the Philippines and his/her views and proposals for its improvement. (Maximum of 100 words)
  4. Filipino, must be between 30 to 50 years old as of April 1, 2011, must be of good moral character;
  5. Physically and mentally fit to travel;
  6. Experienced in handling, managing, or supervising groups of youngsters;
  7. Knowledgeable in ASEAN, Japan, and other international concerns;
  8. Preferably speaks the Japanese language.

V. APPLICATION REQUIREMENT FOR SUPERVISORS

  1. Two (2) copies of application forms, with white background passport sized picture attached to each application form (all original, no scanned picture).
  2. Two (2) copies of JENESYS Entry Form with one face photo sized 45mm x 45mm
  3. Two (2) photocopies of Birth Certificate (from the National Statistics Office-NSO
  4. Two (2) photocopies of passport, if there is a passport already (page of face photo and personal information.  If expired but extended, with a page that states extension as well)
  5. Two (2) copies of a resume, not more than three (3) pages
  6. Two (2) copies of a certification from his/her Division Chief and the Executive Director of a VS rating for two (2) consecutive rating periods prior to travel and permitting him/her to participate in the JENESYS Programme  (for government employees).
  7. Two (2) copies of a certification from the Chief of the Administration and Finance Division that he/she has no pending unliquidated cash advances (for government employees).
  8. Two (2) copies of valid Police or NBI clearance (1 original and 1 photocopy).
  9. Certificate of Health

VI. SUBMISSION OF APPLICATION FORMS:

  1. For hand-carried application forms, applicants must submit the complete requirements to JENESYS Programme Secretariat of the National Youth Commission (hereinafter referred to as “Secretariat”) c/o Ms. Marielou Chua, 4th Floor, Bookman Building, 373 Quezon Avenue, Quezon City or the NYC Area Offices not later than 5:00 p.m. on or before December 3, 2010.
  2. For submission through mail, the Secretariat should receive the requirements post marked on or before December 3, 2010, including those submitted at the NYC Area Offices.
  3. Application forms with incomplete requirements shall automatically be disqualified.

 

Application Forms:

For Student Ambassadors
For Supervisors
JENESYS Entry Form

 

 
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