April 15, 2022 Commencement of Acceptance of Applications for FY2022 Project to Dispatch Regional Computerization Advisors

The Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications (MIC) has commissioned 204 experts as Regional Computerization Advisors for FY2022. Accordingly, MIC has started accepting applications today for the dispatch of Regional Computerization Advisors under the Dispatch System of Regional Computerization Advisors.

1. Dispatch System of Regional Computerization Advisors

MIC has been implementing a project since FY2007 to commission experts as Regional Computerization Advisors (hereinafter “Advisors), who are familiar with the resolution of regional issues using information and communications technology (ICT) and data utilization, and to dispatch them to regional areas to give advice on ICT utilization at the request of local governments.

2. Acceptance of dispatch applications

On April 15, 2022, MIC starts accepting FY2022 applications for the dispatch of Advisors. As usual, MIC sets multiple deadlines to accept dispatch applications and decides on their dispatch after screening. The application deadlines currently decided are as specified below. We hope that the persons in charge at local governments consider actively using this system.
In consideration of the spread of COVID-19, Advisors will basically provide support online but may be dispatched in person upon request.

Deadline for the 1st application term: 3:00 p.m. on Thursday, April 28, 2022
Deadline for the 2nd application term: 3:00 p.m. on Tuesday, May 31, 2022
Deadline for the 3rd application term: 3:00 p.m. on Thursday, June 30, 2022
Deadline for the 4th application term: 3:00 p.m. on Friday, July 29, 2022
Deadline for the 5th application term: 3:00 p.m. on Wednesday, August 31, 2022
Deadline for the 6th application term: 3:00 p.m. on Friday, September 30, 2022
Deadline for the 7th application term: 3:00 p.m. on Monday, October 31, 2022
Deadline for the 8th application term: 3:00 p.m. on Wednesday, November 30, 2022
Deadline for the 9th application term: 3:00 p.m. on Friday, December 23, 2022

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    Upon the total amount of expenses related to dispatch reaching the upper limit of the budget, MIC may discontinue acceptance of applications.

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